"The course spans 13.1 miles, starting on Washington Avenue near the Brooklyn Museum before taking runners through Prospect Park and across the East River on the Brooklyn Bridge. Runners then go along the FDR Drive in Manhattan and through Times Square before finishing in Central Park."
"Sunday's half-marathon starts around 7 a.m. with the first wave taking off at 7:20 a.m. Runners are required to reach the Brooklyn Bridge by 10:20 a.m., enter the FDR Drive by 11:40 a.m., exit the FDR Drive by 11:45 a.m. and cross the finish line before it closes at 1:30 p.m."
"Viewers will be able to track runners using the New York Road Runner (NYRR) app during the events as well as live, unofficial results. The app is free to download on the Apple and Google Play stores. It includes a course map, runner checklist and other race day information."
The United Airlines New York City half-marathon takes place Sunday with four staggered waves beginning at 7:20 a.m., with the final wave starting at 8:30 a.m. The 13.1-mile course begins on Washington Avenue near the Brooklyn Museum, passes through Prospect Park, crosses the Brooklyn Bridge, travels along the FDR Drive in Manhattan, goes through Times Square, and finishes in Central Park. Runners must reach specific checkpoints by designated times, with the finish line closing at 1:30 p.m. Weather conditions are expected to be mostly cloudy and dry with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. The NYRR app provides free race tracking, course maps, and real-time results. Significant street closures are in effect throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan on race day.
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