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NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon

Race Date

Jan 25, 2026

Location

New York, NY

Standout80

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Location
New York, New York
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Yes
Finishers on record
114,190

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

New York, NY

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

+0.25 m

Separation

1.3%

USATF Certified Course

NY26002DNB · NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon 2026

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Standout80
Methodology
Heritage20/20

26 years running

Size15/15

~4,555 finishers a year

Momentum4/5

shrinking

Loyalty20/20

36% returning runners

Course & details7/15

USATF certified

National draw9/10

runners from 28 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:12:44

Weather0/10

typical high 38°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

25°

Afternoon (High)

38°

Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times

0.1"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

67%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 114,190 finishers actually crossed the line across 26 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

114,190

Median time

2:01:20

Latest turnout

4,555

States

50

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:008:05

Turnout by year

20172025

'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25
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Frequently asked

When is the NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon?

The NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon is held on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Where does the NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon take place?

It takes place in New York, New York.

What distances does the NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?

The NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.

How many people run the NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon?

HalfRuns has finish records for 114,190 runners who have completed the NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon.

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