NYC Half Marathon: How to watch live as 25,000 runners race from from Brooklyn to Manhattan

As the New York City Half Marathon approaches, more than 25,000 runners are preparing to traverse the Big Apple from Brooklyn to Manhattan, and spectators can catch all the action live.

The 13.1-mile trek will commence at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, March 15, as runners depart from the Brooklyn Museum and make their way toward Central Park. The race will traverse the iconic Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, and spectators can anticipate an exciting finish line on Central Park West.

Those hoping to watch the action unfold can tune into the live stream available on the New York Road Runners website. Coverage is expected to begin at 8 a.m. Eastern Time and will include the professional races and select waves of the open division. The broadcast will also feature a “virtual finish line” experience, allowing viewers to virtually high-five and congratulate the finishers.

Viewers will also be able to follow along with the race in real-time, as the live stream will include a leaderboard that will update every 5K. Additionally, viewers can access the interactive course map, which will offer a detailed look at the runners’ progress throughout the race.

For those wishing to experience the race in person, spectators are welcome to line the course, but should be aware of certain safety protocols. All spectators are required to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing from all other individuals.

As the NYC Half Marathon approaches, spectators have the opportunity to watch all the action live, whether from the comfort of their own home or from the sidelines of the race.