Times Square Kids Run at the United Airlines NYC Half - Stage 1

Date

March 17, 2024
10:00 AM

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Location

Times Square
Distance

Various Distances
Hashtag

#UnitedNYCHalf #RisingNYRR

Youth
Youth Races – Stage 1
Finisher Medals
Non-Scored

About

This race is completed.

518 Total Finishers

The Times Square Kids Run at the United Airlines NYC Half will give kids a chance to stop traffic in Times Square while they run in one of New York City's most iconic spaces!

Every finisher will receive a medal and a New Balance beanie. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.

The United Airlines NYC Half is part of our Five-Borough Series, which showcases our renewed commitment to the individuals and communities in each borough.

Follow and use #UnitedNYCHalf and #RisingNYRR in your social posts to share the event-day fun.

Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth races and events.

Pre-Race

Stages

The chart below is a guide to the stages available. Use the chart to determine the appropriate stage for your child. If you need help determining your child's stage, contact our Runner Services team.

Stage	Ages	Event Type	Register If...
1	2 to 11	Non-competitive Untimed shorter distances Fitness activities	Your child is new to physical activity or running, but likes playing games and being active.
2	8 to 18	Non-competitive Untimed medium distances Fitness activities	Your child likes running, but isn’t ready for a competitive event. Your child likes playing games and being active.
3	12 to 18	Competitive Timed longer distances Fitness activities	Your child is comfortable running a longer distance and racing other kids in a competitive setting.

Accessibility

Rising New York Road Runners strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. We welcome all young participants with disabilities, including but not limited to, participants that use wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and other mobility devices. To request reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email Arianna Moliere at amoliere@nyrr.org.

Notes on Registration

This event will operate under our Safety Procedures at NYRR Races guidelines.
We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Parents/guardians can register youth runners as girl, boy, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.

Race-Day Number Pickup

On race day, race number pickup will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Race-Day Central. If you plan to pick up a runner's race number on race day, please arrive at least 60 minutes before the start of their run.

Schedule of Events

Participants should report to the staging area for each age group 15 minutes before the start of their run. Please note that dashes for age groups within Stage 1 will start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below. 

View the table below for a schedule of start times for each stage of the Rising New York Road Runners event. For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures.

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Start Time	Group	Distance
7:00 - 11:00 a.m.	All Ages	Festival
Youth Wheelchair
7:35 a.m.	All Ages	400 Meters
7:40 a.m.	All Ages	1 Mile
Stage 3
8:00 a.m.	All Ages	1 Mile
Stage 2
8:25 a.m.	Corral E & F	1 Mile
8:50 a.m.	Corral G	1 Mile
9:15 a.m.	Corral H	1 Mile
Stage 1
10:00 a.m.	Age 2	75 Feet
10:08 a.m.	Ages 3-4	150 Feet
10:16 a.m.	Ages 5-6	400 Feet
10:24 a.m.	Ages 7-8	650 Feet
10:32 a.m.	Ages 9-11	750 Feet

Race Day

Bag Check

Bag check will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on W. 45th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.

Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed.

NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.

Start Location / Map

Click here for the event map which includes the Stage 1 start and finish areas.

Participants will run short dashes of various distances. See the Schedule of Events section for the estimated distances each age group in Stage 1 will run. 

Participants should report to the staging area (STARTS) for each age group 15 minutes before the start of their run. Staff will walk participants to the start line.

We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA on WhatsApp.

Souvenirs

Finishers will receive a medal and a New Balance beanie. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.

Souvenirs will only be distributed on race day from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the orange Rising New York Road Runners souvenir tent at Race-Day Central. A youth race number must be presented to collect the event souvenir.

Guidelines And Procedures

Code of Conduct
Rules of Competition
Youth Race Procedures

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Cancellation Policy

If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.

All event information is subject to change.