Times Square Kids Run at the United Airlines NYC Half - Stage 3

Date

March 16, 2025
8:00 AM

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Location

Times Square
Distance

1 Mile
Hashtag

#UnitedNYCHalf #RisingNYRR

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Youth Races – Stage 3

About

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

Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a medal and New Balance beanie. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.

Stage 3: Register on this page only for participants ages 12 to 18 for a timed and competitive 1-mile race.
Stage 2: Visit the Stage 2 page to register participants ages 8 to 18 for an untimed non-competitive 1-mile run.
Stage 1: Visit the Stage 1 page to register participants ages 2 to 11 who are new to running and physical activity, for non-competitive short dashes.

Unsure of the stage that’s right for your child? Read the Stages section below for a full description.

Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth races and events. Follow and use #RisingNYRR in your social posts to share the event-day fun. 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.

Why Run with Rising New York Road Runners?

Rising New York Road Runners events are designed to be fun, inclusive, and an opportunity for our youth to see what they are capable of. Registration for all Rising New York Road Runners events is completely free and made possible by the generosity of our community.

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

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 Number Pickup at the United Airlines NYC Half Experience Presented by New Balance

Numbers (which include timing tags) may be picked up at the United Airlines NYC Half Experience Presented by New Balance.

Check back closer to race day for more details.

Schedule of Events

Stage 1 participants should report to the staging area (starts separated by age group) 15 minutes before the start of their run. Please note that Stage 1 dashes start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below.

Stage 2 and 3 participants should report to the corrals 15 minutes before the start of their run. Staff will walk participants to the start line.

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

Baggage

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.

Map

Check back in closer to race day for an event map.

Stage 2 and 3 participants will run one mile on an out-and-back course that starts and finishes on Seventh Avenue between W. 45th and 46th Streets. Runners will begin by heading north, reach the turnaround point between W. 55th and 56th Streets, and continue south back toward the finish 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 New Balance beanie. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.

Souvenirs will only be distributed on race day from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. 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

Results

After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.

Awards

Awards will be given to the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place girl, boy, and non-binary Times Square Kids Run at the United Airlines NYC Half - Stage 3 finishers. Awards will only be distributed on event day at the race finish.

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Cancellation Policy

If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, parents/guardians will be informed as soon as possible. Events will not be rescheduled.

All event information is subject to change.