Everything You Need to Know about the United Airlines NYC Half - 2026

About this episode

Ted Metellus discusses the upcoming United Airlines NYC Half, covering race details and logistics.

New York Road Runners’ Chief Event Production Officer and Race Director, Ted Metellus, joins  Becs to talk all things United Airlines NYC Half. This year’s race is set for Sunday, March 15, and Ted has all the answers to questions about race week and race day. Learn the deets about bib pickup at the Expo (in a new location at the Javits Center!), getting to the start, navigating the iconic course from the Brooklyn Museum to Central Park—including crossing the Brooklyn Bridge again this year—managing post-race reunion, and more. Whether you’re running, spectating, or tuning in, you’ll be well-prepared.    FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok | YouTube SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Becs

Guest: Ted Metellus

Topics covered

• NYC Half Marathon
• race preparation
• event logistics
• running
• spectating
• race day

Keywords

• NYC Half
• race day
• bib pickup
• Brooklyn Bridge
• running
• event logistics
• Central Park
• Javits Center

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Road Runners

Places: Javits Center, Brooklyn Museum, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge

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