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=== Assistant: The United Airlines NYC Half Marathon with the Brooklyn Bridge crossing is not flat in the way typical “flat fast” cour… ===
The United Airlines NYC Half Marathon with the Brooklyn Bridge crossing is not flat in the way typical “flat fast” courses are. The overall elevation profile shows some climbing and rolling terrain, even though it has long flat sections on city streets.Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/RunNYC/comments/1i7qcev/nyc_half_marathon_elevation_gain/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-15}}</ref>

Key elevation points of the course

Bridge crossing
The Brooklyn Bridge crossing itself provides a noticeable climb and descent early in the race. Bridges add elevation change even if gentle compared to steep hills. It is short but not flat.Secret NYC<ref>{{cite web|title=Secret NYC|url=https://secretnyc.co/nyc-half-marathon-2025-guide/|publisher=Secret NYC|access-date=2026-01-15}}</ref>

Overall elevation gain
Runners report a total elevation gain around 500–600 feet over 13.1 miles on the current course. That is moderate rolling terrain for a half marathon.Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/RunNYC/comments/1i7qcev/nyc_half_marathon_elevation_gain/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-15}}</ref>

Flat or rolling sections
* The flats occur on stretches between Prospect Park exit toward the bridge and through long city avenues.Coach<ref>{{cite web|title=Coach|url=https://www.coachweb.com/sport/running/new-york-city-half-marathon-route|publisher=coachweb.com|access-date=2026-01-15}}</ref>
* There are also short rollers after the bridge and as you enter Manhattan before flatter parts in Midtown and toward Central Park.Coach<ref>{{cite web|title=Coach|url=https://www.coachweb.com/sport/running/new-york-city-half-marathon-route|publisher=coachweb.com|access-date=2026-01-15}}</ref>

How flat it feels in practice
* Portions of the course feel flat because many miles are on urban avenues without significant grade.Coach<ref>{{cite web|title=Coach|url=https://www.coachweb.com/sport/running/new-york-city-half-marathon-route|publisher=coachweb.com|access-date=2026-01-15}}</ref>
* The bridge crest and some rolling sections mean it is not perfectly flat and can affect pacing compared to a race with minimal elevation change.Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/RunNYC/comments/1i7qcev/nyc_half_marathon_elevation_gain/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-15}}</ref>

Summary
* Multiple flat miles on city streets and avenues.Coach<ref>{{cite web|title=Coach|url=https://www.coachweb.com/sport/running/new-york-city-half-marathon-route|publisher=coachweb.com|access-date=2026-01-15}}</ref>
* A bridge climb and descent near the first third of the race.Secret NYC<ref>{{cite web|title=Secret NYC|url=https://secretnyc.co/nyc-half-marathon-2025-guide/|publisher=Secret NYC|access-date=2026-01-15}}</ref>
* Some rolling terrain especially through parts of Manhattan.Coach<ref>{{cite web|title=Coach|url=https://www.coachweb.com/sport/running/new-york-city-half-marathon-route|publisher=coachweb.com|access-date=2026-01-15}}</ref>
* Overall elevation gain in the range of 500–600 feet, making the course moderately hilly for a half marathon.Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/RunNYC/comments/1i7qcev/nyc_half_marathon_elevation_gain/|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2026-01-15}}</ref>

If you need a mile-by-mile elevation breakdown, I can provide one.