NYC Summer Half, 5 Miler
Run through Central Park's iconic green space in this NYC summer half marathon.
Race Date
Aug 1, 2026
Location
New York, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Location
- New York, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,160
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The NYC Summer Half and 5 Miler offers a chance to race through the heart of Manhattan's iconic Central Park. This urban oasis, spanning 843 acres of trees, meadows, and paths, provides a vibrant backdrop for runners.
The course is designed for a smooth running experience, marked at every mile and turn, with aid stations providing ice-cold water and Gatorade to combat the summer heat. Runners can expect a flat profile, conducive to achieving personal bests.
After crossing the finish line, participants can enjoy a fun awards ceremony and refuel with NYC's famous bagels, capping off a community-focused event in one of the world's most famous city parks.
Race-provided description
The pulse of the running world can be felt in Central Park where you and hundreds of athletes from around the world will compete. To race in Central Park is breathtaking not only because of the great course but also because of what this place means to runners from all over the world. This is the largest and most important public backyard (park) in NYC with 843 acres of trees, meadows, paths, and attractions. It’s always beautiful and in the middle of the summer, it’s the place to be. The course is perfect for you, marked at every mile and turn, supported with water stations that have ice cold water and Gatorade. Join us afterward for a fun awards ceremony, NYC’s best bagels!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
102nd Street Crossing/Transverse & East Drive, New York, NY, 10029
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park, Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
3 years running
~313 finishers a year
shrinking
1% returning runners
5 timing sources · 11 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:25:54
typical high 85°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
68°
Afternoon (High)
85°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,160 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2023
Total finishers
1,160
Median time
2:16:52
Latest turnout
226
States
1
Turnout by year
2021–2023
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the NYC Summer Half, 5 Miler?
The NYC Summer Half, 5 Miler is held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the NYC Summer Half, 5 Miler take place?
It takes place in New York, New York.
What distances does the NYC Summer Half, 5 Miler offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5 Miles.
Is the NYC Summer Half, 5 Miler course flat and good for a PR?
The NYC Summer Half, 5 Miler is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the NYC Summer Half, 5 Miler?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,160 runners who have completed the NYC Summer Half, 5 Miler.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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