When in May are most Half Marathon races held?
The busiest weekend in New York is May 1 and May 2, with 3 Half Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, May 1 with 3. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · May 2027 · New York
May 2027 Half Marathon Races in New York
Every Half Marathon in New York in May 2027, all 5 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
5 Half Marathon races in May 2027
When in May
The May Race Weekends
Half Marathon races do not spread evenly across May. The busiest weekend is May 1 and May 2, with 3 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The May Half Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
May Half Marathon Races by City
Soonest Half Marathon Races in May
5 total Sat, May 1, 2027Greater Buffalo Track Club Grand Island Half Marathon Grand Island, NYRegistration opens Nov 1From $75Details Sat, May 1, 2027Lake City Running Festival Plattsburgh, NYRegistration opens Jan 11, 2027From $20Details Sat, May 1, 2027The LESS Popular Brooklyn Half Marathon! Brooklyn, NYRegistration opens Dec 13From $65Details Sat, May 8, 2027RUN ROCKAWAY BEACH NYC MOTHER'S DAY HALF MARATHON 5K & 1 MILE WALK Rockaway Beach, NYFrom $45Details Sat, May 8, 2027Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 NYC New York City, NYFrom $30Register
Common Questions About Running a May Half Marathon in New York
When should I sign up for a May Half Marathon?
As early as you can. 3 of these May Half Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 2 are open for entry right now. Another 3 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a May Half Marathon cost to enter?
The typical entry is $45, with paid entries running from $20 up to $75. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
Half Marathon Races in Other Months
April and June sit either side of May, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.