The NYC Summer Half & 5 mi @ Central Park - 2025

NYC Summer Half & 5 mi

Location: 102nd Street Crossing & East Drive, Central Park

Race date: August 2, 2025

Courses and Prices:

• Central Park - Half Marathon - 13.1 miles - $85 USD (early) / $90 USD (late)
• Central Park 5 Miler - 5 miles - $60 USD (early) / $70 USD (late)

Description:

The course requires that you begin by running north and over the Great Hill. You then head south on West Drive and run to Terrace Drive. After that, turn left (east) and cross the park on Terrace Drive. Turn left again and head north on East Drive, returning to the start. At the start, instead of continuing on East Drive, turn left (west) and run on the 102nd Transverse, crossing the park to West Drive. Head south to Terrace Drive and complete another loop. Finish at the 102nd Transverse after completing the second loop. Every loop will be timed in real-time, and you will receive 2 splits and a final time.

Water Stations:

There will be water stations about every 2 miles along the course that provide water, bananas, oranges, sports drinks, and gels.

Goodie Bag Includes:

• Technical T-shirt (male & female cut)
• Personalized bib (must register 4 weeks prior)
• Die Cast Medal with full-color ribbon
• Awards/Acrylic for Top 3 overall Male and Female
• Awards/Medals for Top 3 Age Groups Male and Female (14-19, 20-24, up to 75-79)

Note: Awards will not be mailed. If you cannot stay for the awards ceremony, please have a friend pick up the award for you.

Post-Race Celebration:

Enjoy bagels, cream cheese spreads, organic jelly, and peanut butter.

Event Schedule:

Race Day Packet Pick-up: 6:15 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (must be booked, $25 fee)

Race Start: 7:15 a.m.

Awards Ceremony starts promptly after the top 3 overall males and females finish. Ceremony for age groups starts about 30 minutes after the overall ceremony.

For updates, please check our website: www.citytri.com and our Facebook event page.