The World Athletics Platinum Label road race fixtures will continue on Sunday (15) with the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half, and you can watch live streaming coverage of the event for free on YouTube and other local media broadcasters.
There are several ways for fans to watch and enjoy the race this weekend. Organizers shared that the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half will be streamed live on the Eyewitness News ABC7NY YouTube channel for local viewers, while ESPN+ and abc7ny.com will provide the live coverage for local streamers and NYRR’s digital channel, providing for international viewers.
- WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News (6:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. ET): Coverage of the race, including features, interviews, and pro race look-ins. Available on ABC New York, Channel 7 in the NY Tri-State area.
- Pro Race Livestream (starting at 7:00 a.m. ET): The four professional fields will be covered by a livestream, distributed domestically by ESPN+ and abc7ny.com, internationally from NYRR’s digital channels.
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Pro Athlete Start Timeline
| Field | Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pro Wheelchair Men | 7:00 a.m. |
| Pro Wheelchair Women | 7:02 a.m. |
| Pro Open Women | 7:08 a.m. |
| Pro Open Men | 7:20 a.m. |
“The United Airlines NYC Half is one of the most special days of the year at New York Road Runners and in New York City,” said Rob Simmelkjaer, New York Road Runners CEO. “From first-time runners to Olympians and Paralympians, we’re proud to welcome more than 30,000 athletes to experience our iconic streets, drive economic impact to the city, and inspire the next generation—including the young athletes participating in the Times Square Kids Run—to believe in every step.”
