United Airlines NYC Half

For the 2027 United Airlines NYC Half, taking place on **March 21, 2027**, here is the information regarding transportation and logistics. ### **Getting to the Start Line** * **Public Transit:** The NYC subway system is the recommended way to navigate the city [1]. The race route begins in Brooklyn and finishes in Central Park [8]. Runners should check the official New York Road Runners (NYRR) website closer to the date for specific subway station closures or service changes that may affect travel to the Brooklyn start area. * **Shuttle Services:** Some race packages (such as those offered through specific travel partners) include race-day transportation, which provides pickup from select areas in Manhattan to the start area for runners only [3]. ### **Recommended Arrival Time** * The race is scheduled to start at **7:00 a.m.** [8]. It is standard practice for major NYC races to require runners to arrive well in advance to clear security and reach their assigned corrals. You should monitor official NYRR communications for your specific corral entry time. ### **Road Closures** * The course spans from Brooklyn, over the Manhattan Bridge, along the FDR Drive, through Times Square, and into Central Park [8]. * Expect significant road closures along this route throughout the morning and early afternoon. Times Square will be closed to traffic for the event [8]. Detailed maps of specific street closures are typically released by the NYRR and the NYC Department of Tran