United Airlines NYC Half Marathon 2026 - Live Stream
View the live stream, results, entry lists and meet schedule for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon,
The United Airlines NYC Half will return on Sunday, March 15, 2026, bringing thousands of runners to the streets of New York City for one of the most iconic half-marathons in the United States. Organized by New York Road Runners, the race covers 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and typically attracts a large international field alongside elite athletes.
How to Watch
The NYC Half will be streamed live for free worldwide on the witness News ABC7NY YouTube channel. The live coverage is scheduled to start at 7:00 AM local time (GMT +4).
Other Streaming and TV Coverage Options:
New York Area – WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News (6:00–10:00 a.m. ET):
Local viewers can watch live race coverage featuring course reports, athlete interviews, and updates on the professional competition on ABC New York, Channel 7, across the NY Tri-State area.
Professional Race Livestream (from 7:00 a.m. ET):
The elite races will be streamed live domestically on ESPN+ and abc7ny.com. International viewers can follow the action through NYRR’s digital platforms, and ESPN International (Latin America).
The 2026 edition is scheduled to start at 7:00 AM ET and will begin in Brooklyn near Prospect Park on Washington Avenue, before taking runners on a scenic tour through the city.
The course is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular urban half-marathon routes in the world. After leaving Brooklyn, athletes cross into Manhattan and run north through the city, including the rare opportunity to race through Times Square, which is closed to traffic for the event. The route then continues toward Central Park, where runners complete the final miles before finishing inside the park.
Along the way, competitors pass several of New York’s most famous landmarks, including Prospect Park, Grand Central Terminal, and Times Square, creating a vibrant atmosphere as thousands of spectators line the streets. The race has grown into one of the most sought-after spring half marathons, with strong demand for entries and participation from runners around the world.
