Race Events in NYC: What You Need to Know About the Staten Island Half Marathon, Hosted by the New York Road Runners

NEW YORK (WABC) — The New York Road Runners will once again host the Staten Island Half Marathon on Sunday!

More than 9,000 runners are expected to take to the streets during the sold-out race, which has been taking place for almost 37 years.

The Staten Island Half is part of the “Five-Borough Series” and is one of 60 races for adults and youth organized by the nonprofit organization. Many runners participate in the 8-mile race in preparation for the TCS New York City Marathon in November, which also starts on Staten Island.

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“With three weeks until the TCS New York City Marathon, the NYRR Staten Island Half serves as a precursor to the enthusiasm, excitement and anticipation that Staten Island always brings to the marathon course,” said Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners.

The race starts in two waves, with the first starting at 8:00 AM and the second group following at 8:30 AM. Runners will start on Bay Street below Slosson Terrace and end the race on Bay Street near the US Postal Service building.

To get to the race, event organizers highly recommend taking the Staten Island Ferry as there will be street closures and no parking.

Nearly 1,000 runners from Staten Island participated in the New York Road Runners races in 2023, and the congregation has more than 800 members.

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