More than 10,000 runners take part in Staten Island Half
Staten Island takes center stage as more than 10,000 runners, including hometown favorite Vinny Guadagnino, race through the borough in the sold-out NYRR Staten Island Half ahead of marathon season.
Over 10,000 runners participated in the sold-out Staten Island Half, one of New York Road Runners' key fall races leading up to the TCS New York City Marathon. The half marathon featured nearly 200 children aged 2 to 11 in Rising NYRR races at SIUH Community Park, overlooking Staten Island's waterfront with views of New York Harbor and the city skyline.
The 13.1-mile course passed Fort Wadsworth and several parks before concluding on Bay Street. Staten Island native and Jersey Shore television personality Vinny Guadagnino competed in his home borough for the second time, alongside Pedro Mendez of Goldfinger Track Club. The event highlighted members of the 2026 Team Inspire, including 80-year-old Mildred Baker of the Bronx, who completed her first half marathon at age 80 after joining NYRR Striders for older adults.
Julianna Mangano, 26, joined the race after being inspired to become a professional sports athletic trainer and EMT after her cousin suffered a cardiac event during a run. The Staten Island Half served as the final race before marathon week and was the sixth event in NYRR's Five-Borough Series, offering runners a final test before the TCS New York City Marathon.
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