Racing events in New York: What you should 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 for the sold-out race, which has been running for nearly 37 years.

Part of the Five-Borough Series, the Staten Island Half is one of 60 adult and youth races hosted by the nonprofit organization. Many runners take part in the 13-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 harbinger of the enthusiasm, excitement and anticipation that Staten Island always brings to the marathon route,” said Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners.

The race begins in two waves, with the first starting at 8:00 a.m. and the second group following at 8:30 a.m. Runners start on Bay Street below Slosson Terrace and finish the race on Bay Street near the U.S. Postal Service building.

To get to the race, organizers strongly recommend taking the ferry to Staten Island as there will be road closures and no parking.

Nearly 1,000 Staten Island runners competed in New York Road Runners races in 2023, and the district includes more than 800 members.

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