#31 How they managed nearly 25,000 runners from around the globe: A participant's account
The Logo of the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon The New York Road Runners (NYRR) is arguably the most sustainable and organized running club in the United States. I have already completed five races and noticed how efficient they are. NYRR has organized races year-round for over half a century in one of the most iconic running venues in the world - New York City! One of NYRR's signature races is this year's 23rd United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, or UA NYC Half. The race is so famous that there are nearly 25,000 runners who participate annually from all over the world! How did NYRR manage this volume of runners? Here are my accounts. Before the race There are different guaranteed entry methods to participate in the race. For example, if you are an NYRR member, your either run the half marathon virtual race or run at least four qualifying events in the previous year to have a guaranteed entry to the succeeding year. You can also run via a tour operator o...