Prize Money

Updated on April 23, 2025

New York Road Runners is committed to supporting professional, elite, and local elite athletes by offering prize money at select races. Below is the prize money structure for upcoming races. Athletes must meet eligibility criteria in order to receive prize money. For more information on NYRR's Prize Money Policies, click here.

NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon

January 26, 2025

All prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for prize money and time bonuses, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least three months prior to race day, including the date of the race, and must complete the course in 1 hour, 30 minutes or less.


Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $500
2nd $400
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100

NYRR Member Division 40+

NYRR Member Division 40+ prize money is for men, women, and non binary athletes who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and are 40 years of age or older. NYRR Member Division 40+ prize money will be paid based on Net Time.


Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st 40+ $150
2nd 40+ $100
3rd 40+ $50

NYRR Member Division Time Bonuses

$100 Race winner who meets the NYRR Member Division requirements and breaks the existing event record, based on Gun Time. Bonus is available to the race winner, only, and they must break, not tie, the mark.


Division
Event Record
Men 1:05:21
(Luis Ostolozaga, 1981)
Women 1:14:03
(Gordon Bloch, 1992)
Non Binary 1:28:08
(Zachary Harris, 2022)

$100 Top three finishers who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and complete the course under the following standards, based on Net Time.


Division
Time
Men 1:08:00
Women 1:18:00
Non Binary 1:18:00

NYRR Manhattan 10K

February 02, 2025

NYRR Member Division

All prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for prize money and time bonuses, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least three months prior to race day through at least the date of the race, and must complete the course in 42 minutes or less. All prize money divisions determined by Gun Time.


Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $800
2nd $600
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100

NYRR Member Division Top Manhattan Finisher

The top man, woman, and non binary finisher from Manhattan who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements will be awarded $500. Residency is determined by zip code at the time of registration. Cumulative with overall prize money, if applicable.

NYRR Member Division Time Bonuses

A $100 time bonus is available for the men's, women's and, non binary's race winners who break the existing event record, based on Gun Time. The Bonus is available to the race winner, only, and they must break, not tie, the mark.


Division
Event Record
Men 31:40
(Jared Moore, 2024)
Women 35:14
(Brooke Starn, 2024)
Non Binary 35:06
(Jacob Caswell, 2024)

A $100 time bonus is available for the top three finishers who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and complete the course under the following standards, based on Net Time:


Division
Time
Men 31:00
Women 36:00
Non Binary 36:00

NYRR Al Gordon 4M

February 22, 2025

NYRR Member Division

All prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for prize money and time bonuses, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least three months prior to race day through at least the date of the race, and must complete the course in 28 minutes or less. All prize money divisions determined by Gun Time.


Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $500
2nd $400
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100

NYRR Member Division 40+

NYRR Member Division 40+ prize money is for men, women, and non binary athletes who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and are 40 years of age or older. NYRR Member Division 40+ prize money will be paid based on Net Time.


Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st 40+ $150
2nd 40+ $100
3rd 40+ $50

NYRR Member Division Time Bonuses

A $100 time bonus is available for the men's, women's and/or non binary's race winners who break the existing event record, based on Gun Time. The Bonus is available to the race winner, only, and they must break, not tie, the mark.


Division
Event Record
Men 19:35
(Abdulmenan Kasim Gelato, 2020)
Women 22:04
(Roberta Groner)
Non Binary 21:46
(Jacob Caswell, 2023)

A $100 time bonus is available for the top three finishers who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and complete the course under the following standards, based on Net Time:


Division
Time
Men 19:30
Women 22:30
Non Binary 22:30

United Airlines NYC Half

March 16, 2025

To be eligible for prize money at the United Airlines NYC Half, a runner must complete the course in 1 hour, 30 minutes or faster. Prize money categories may be subject to additional eligibility requirements, outlined below.

Open Division

Amounts are equal for men and women. Only athletes competing in the Professional/Invited Athlete start are eligible for Open Division prize money; finish order is based on Gun Time.


Open Division
1st $20,000
2nd $10,000
3rd $5,500
4th $3,500
5th $2,000
6th $1,500
7th $1,000
8th $500
9th $350
10th $300
11th $200
12th $150

NYRR Member Division

Amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary. To be eligible for NYRR Member Division prize money, an athlete must have been a NYRR member for at least three months prior to race day, including the date of the race. In the men’s and women’s categories, athletes who start in the Professional/Invited Athlete start will receive first priority for NYRR Member Division prize money. Additional prize money positions, if applicable, will be filled from the Wave 1 start, based on Net Time. Athletes competing in the non binary category may start in the “mass start,” with prize money positions determined by Net Time. To be eligible for prize money in the non binary category, an athlete must have identified as non binary at the time of registration.


NYRR Member Division
1st $1,500
2nd $1,000
3rd $750
4th $600
5th $500
6th $400
7th $150
8th $100

Pushrim Wheelchair Division

To be eligible for Wheelchair Division prize money, athletes must start in the Invitational Wheelchair Division start.


Pushrim Wheelchair Division
1st $7,500
2nd $3,500
3rd $1,500

Run as One 4M Presented by JPMorgan Chase

April 06, 2025

View the Run as One 4M Presented by JPMorgan Chase page.

NYRR Member Division

All prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories, and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for all prize money categories, including team money, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least January 6, 2025 through at least the date of the race, and must complete the course in 28 minutes or less.


Individual Prize Money
1st $800
2nd $600
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100

NYRR Member Top Borough Finisher (net time)

The top man, woman, and non binary finisher from each borough, based on Net Time, who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements will be awarded $250. Residency is determined by zip code at the time of registration. No double-dipping allowed—a runner can earn prize money from one category (either Individual Prize Money or Top Borough Finisher prize money), only. If a runner qualifies for prize money in multiple categories, only the highest amount will be paid.

NYRR Member Division Team Prize Money (net time)

Team prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories. For scoring purposes, a men’s team must consist of five men, a women’s team must consist of five women, and a non binary team must consist of three non binary athletes, all running with the same team affiliation. All scoring members must meet the eligibility requirements for NYRR Member Division prize money outlined above. Team prize money is based on the cumulative Net Time of the team members.


1st Team $500
2nd Team $400
3rd Team $300
4th Team $200
5th Team $100

Maybelline Women's Half

April 27, 2025

View the Maybelline Women's Half page.

Prize money amounts are for women, only and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. Prize money is determined by Gun Time. To be eligible for prize money, runners must complete the course in 1 hour 30 minutes or faster.


Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $1,000
2nd $750
3rd $500
4th $250

RBC Brooklyn Half

May 17 2025

View the RBC Brooklyn Half page.

All prize money amounts, including team prize money, are equal for men, women, and non binary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for prize money, including team money and Top Brooklyn Finisher, runners must complete the course in 1 hour 30 minutes or faster.


Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $2,000
2nd $1,000
3rd $500
4th $200
5th $100

Top Brooklyn Finisher

The top man, woman, and non binary finisher from Brooklyn, based on Net Time, will be awarded $500. Residency is determined by zip code at the time of registration. Cumulative with overall prize money, if applicable.

Time Bonuses

A $100 time bonus is available for the men's, women's and/or non binary's race winners who break the existing event record, based on Gun Time. The Bonus is available to the race winner, only, and they must break, not tie, the mark.


Division
Event Record
Men 1:03:05
(Yenew Alamirew Getahun, 2023)
Women 1:11:24
(Kim Smith, 2013)
Non Binary 1:12:55
(Galo Vasquez, 2023)

A $100 time bonus is available for the top three finishers who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and complete the course under the following standards, based on Net Time:


Division
Time
Men 1:05:00
Women 1:15:00
Non Binary 1:15:00

Team Prize Money

For scoring purposes, a men’s team must consist of five men, a women’s team must consist of five women, and a non binary team must consist of three non binary athletes, all running with the same team affiliation and meeting the gender identity requirements above. Team prize money is based on the cumulative Net Time of the team members.


Top 5 Teams
1st Team $500
2nd Team $400
3rd Tean $300
4th Team $200
5th Team $100

Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race

June 7, 2025

View the Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race page.

As a World Athletics Label race, the Mastercard NY Mini 10K operates under World Athletics rules, and is subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for any category of prize money, a runner must complete the course in 42 minutes or faster.

Prize Money for Invited Professional Athletes

Open Division

Prize money amounts are for women, only. All prize money divisions are determined by Gun Time. Only women starting as part of the Professional Athlete early start will be eligible for prize money in the Open Division category.


Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $10,000
2nd $8,000
3rd $5,000
4th $2,500
5th $1,000
6th $500
7th $250

USA Division

Prize money amounts are for women, only. Cumulative with prize money in the Open Division and NYRR Member Division, if applicable. To be eligible for USA Division prize money, athletes must provide proof of USA citizenship, preferably a passport. Includes athletes from USA territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands. Only women starting as part of the Professional Athlete early start will be eligible for prize money in the USA Division category.


Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $5,000
2nd $2,500
3rd $1,250
4th $750
5th $500

Wheelchair Division

Prize money amounts are for women, only. All prize money divisions are determined by Gun Time. Only women starting in the Professional Wheelchair athlete start will be eligible for prize money in the Wheelchair Division category.


Individual Finish Position Prize Money
1st $2,500
2nd $1,500
3rd $1,000

Prize Money for NYRR Member Division

Prize money amounts are for women, only. To be eligible for prize money in the NYRR Member Division, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least March 7, 2025 through at least the date of the race. Cumulative with prize money in the Open Division and USA Division, if applicable. Priority for NYRR Member Division prize money will be given to women who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements who start as part of the Professional Athlete early start and will be based on order of finish as determined by Gun Time. Remaining spots, if applicable, will be paid out of the Mass Participation start, based on Net Time.


1st $1,000
2nd $750
3rd $500

NYRR Member Division 40+

NYRR Member Division 40+ prize money is for women athletes who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and are 40 years of age or older. It is cumulative with prize money in the Open Division and USA Division, if applicable. Priority for NYRR Member Division 40+ prize money will be given to women who start as part of the Professional Athlete early start and will be based on order of finish as determined by Gun Time. Remaining spots, if applicable, will be paid out of the mass participation start, based on Net Time.


1st 40+ $250
2nd 40+ $150
3rd 40+ $100

Citizens Queens 10K

June 14, 2025

View the Citizens Queens 10K page.

NYRR Member Division

All prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for prize money and time bonuses, including Top Queens Finisher, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least March 15, 2024 through at least the date of the race, and must complete the course in 42 minutes or faster.


1st $800
2nd $600
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100

NYRR Member Division Top Queens Finisher

The top man, woman, and non binary finisher from Queens, based on Net Time, who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements will be awarded $500. Residency is determined by zip code at the time of registration. Cumulative with overall prize money, if applicable.

Time Bonuses

A $100 time bonus is available for the men's, women's and/or non binary's race winners who break the existing event record, based on Gun Time. The Bonus is available to the race winner, only, and they must break, not tie, the mark.


Division
Event Record
Men 29:21
(Julius Arile Lomeriyang, 2012)
Women 33:16
(Etaferahu Temesgen, 2015)
Non Binary 33:16
(Jacob Caswell, 2022)

A $100 time bonus is available for the top three finishers who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and complete the course under the following standards, based on Net Time:


Division
Time
Men 31:00
Women 36:00
Non Binary 36:00

Front Runners New York LGBT Pride Run 4M

June 28, 2025

View the Front Runners New York LGBT Pride Run 4M page.

All prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for NYRR Member Division prize money, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least March 28, 2025 through at least the date of the race, and must complete the course in 28 minutes or less. All prize money divisions determined by Gun Time.


NYRR Membership Division
1st $500
2nd $400
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100

A $100 time bonus is available for the men's, women's, and non binary's race winners who break the existing 4-mile event record, based on Gun Time. The bonus is available to the race winner only. An athlete must break, not tie, the record to earn the bonus.


Division
Event Record
Men 19:35
(Harbert Okuti, 2022)
Women 21:56
(Grace Kahura, 2022)
Non Binary 20:43
(Galo Vasquez, 2024)

NYRR Grete's Great Gallop 10K- Members Only

August 23, 2025

NYRR Member Division


All prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for prize money and time bonuses, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least May 23, 2025 through at least the date of the race, and must complete the course in 42 minutes or faster.


Individual Prize Money
1st $500
2nd $400
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100

NYRR Member Division 40+


NYRR Member Division 40+ prize money is for men, women, and non binary athletes who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and are 40 years of age or older. NYRR Member Division 40+ prize money will be paid based on Net Time.


1st 40+ $150
2nd 40+ $100
3rd 40+ $50

NYRR Member Division Time Bonuses


$100

Race winner who meets the NYRR

Member Division requirements

and breaks the existing event record, based on Gun Time.

Bonus is available to the race winner,

only, and they must break, not tie, the mark:

Men: 30:38, Harbert Okuti, 2017

Women: 35:47, Rebekah Stowe, 2019

Non Binary: 36:32, Jacob Caswell, 2023

$100

Top three finishers who meet the

NYRR Member Division

requirements and complete the course

under the following standards,

based on Net Time:

Men: 31:00

Women: 36:00

Non Binary: 36:00

New Balance 5th Avenue Mile

September 7, 2025

View the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile page.

As a World Athletics Label race, the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile operates under World Athletics rules and is subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. Prize money is available in the Professional Athlete and NYRR Road Mile Championships heats, only. Entry into these heats is by invitation only; no entrant will be automatically placed in these heats. The minimum standards for inclusion in the NYRR Road Mile Championships are 4:20 for men, 4:55 for women, and 4:55 for non binary categories. For a gender category to have a NYRR Road Mile Championships heat, a minimum of five entrants with the qualifying standard are required prior to August 15, 2025. For consideration, contact eliteathletes@nyrr.org no later than that date.


All prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money.


Prize Money for Invited Professional Athletes


Professional Athlete Heats
1st $5,000
2nd $3,500
3rd $2,500
4th $1,500
5th $1,000
6th $750
7th $500
8th $250

Halfway Leader Bonus: $1000 will be awarded to the halfway leader in the Professional Athlete heats. To collect this bonus, the halfway leader must finish the race in under 4:00 (men) or 4:32 (women). If they do not, the bonus will be awarded to the next-fastest runner at halfway who does break the above standards.


Prize Money for NYRR Member Division


NYRR Road Mile Championships Heats


To be eligible for prize money in the NYRR Road Mile Championships, an athlete must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least June 7, 2025 through at least the date of the race.


1st $400
2nd $300
3rd $200
4th $100

New Balance Bronx 10M

September 14, 2025

View the New Balance Bronx 10M page.

NYRR Member Division

All prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize moneY. To be eligible for prize money and time bonuses, including Top Bronx Finisher, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least June 14, 2025 through at least the date of the race, and must complete the course in 1 hour 10 minutes or faster.

1st $800
2nd $600
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100

NYRR Member Division Top Bronx Finisher

The top man, woman, and non binary finisher from the Bronx, based on Net time, who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements will be awarded $500. Residency is determined by zip code at the time of registration. Cumulative with overall prize money, if applicable.

Time Bonuses

A $100 time bonus is available for the men's, women's and/or non binary's race winners who break the existing event record, based on Gun Time. The Bonus is available to the race winner, only, and they must break, not tie, the mark.


Division
Event Record
Men 48:15
(Ayele Megersa Feisa, 2015)
Women 54:38
(Mereyem Erdogan, 2023)
Non Binary 55:40
(Jacob Caswell, 2022)

A $100 time bonus is available for the top three finishers who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and complete the course under the following standards, based on Net Time:


Division
Time
Men 50:00
Women 57:00
Non Binary 57:00

Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K

November 1, 2025

View the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K page.

NYRR Member Division

Prize money amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories and subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. To be eligible for NYRR Member Division prize money, including team money, a runner must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least August 1, 2025 through at least the date of the race, and must complete the course in 21 minutes or faster.


1st $1,500
2nd $1,000
3rd $750
4th $600
5th $500
6th $450
7th $150
8th $100

NYRR Member Division Team Prize Money

For scoring purposes, a men’s team must consist of five men, a women’s team must consist of five women, and a non binary team must consist of three non binary athletes, all running with the same team affiliation. All scoring members must meet the eligibility requirements for NYRR Member Division prize money outlined above. Team prize money is based on the cumulative Net Time of the team members.


1st $500
2nd $400
3rd $300
4th $200
5th $100

TCS New York City Marathon

November 2, 2025

View the TCS New York City Marathon page.

As a World Athletics Elite Platinum Label race, the TCS New York City Marathon operates under World Athletics Rules and is subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. Prize money categories may be subject to additional eligibility requirements, outlined below.

Prize Money for Invited Professional Athletes

Open Division

Amounts are equal for men and women. Only athletes competing in the Professional/Invited Athlete start are eligible for Open Division prize money; finish order is based on Gun Time.

Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $100,000
2nd $60,000
3rd $40,000
4th $25,000
5th $15,000
6th $10,000
7th $7,500
8th $5,000
9th $2,500
10th $2,000

USA Division

Amounts are equal for men and women. To be eligible for USA Division prize money, athletes must 1) have USA citizenship, and 2) not be eligible to represent another federation in international competition. Only athletes competing in the Professional/Invited Athlete start are eligible for USA Division prize money; finish order is based on Gun Time. USA Division prize money is cumulative with Open Division, NYRR Member Division, and Masters Division, if applicable.

Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $25,000
2nd $15,000
3rd $10,000
4th $5,000
5th $3,000

Masters Division

Only athletes 40 years of age or older competing in the Professional/Invited Athlete start are eligible for Masters Division prize money; finish order is based on Gun Time. Cumulative with Open Division, USA Division, and NYRR Member Division amounts, if applicable.

Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $3,000
2nd $3,000
3rd $1,000

Wheelchair Division

To be eligible for Wheelchair Division prize money, athletes must start in the Invitational Wheelchair Division start.

Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $50,000
2nd $25,000
3rd $20,000
4th $15,000
5th $10,000
6th $5,000

Time Bonuses: Open and Wheelchair Division

New York Road Runners will pay a $50,000 bonus to the Open Division and/or Wheelchair Division race winners who break the existing event record, based on Gun Time. This bonus is limited to the race winners, only, and the athlete must break, not tie, the record:

Open Division Men: 2:04:58, Tamirat Tola, 2023
Open Division Women: 2:22:31, Margaret Okayo, 2003
Wheelchair Division Men: 1:25:26, Marcel Hug, 2022
Wheelchair Division Women: 1:39:32, Catherine Debrunner, 2023

Prize Money for NYRR Member Division

Amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories. To be eligible for NYRR Member Division prize money, including time bonuses and team prize money, an athlete must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least May 2, 2025 through at least the date of the race, and have completed six fully-scored NYRR races during the period of November 4, 2024, and October 31, 2025. NYRR Virtual races do not count towards this six-race requirement. Athletes who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and start in the Professional/Invited Athlete start will receive priority for NYRR Member Division prize money. Additional prize money positions, if applicable, will be filled from the other race starts, based on Net Time.

Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st $5,000
2nd $4,000
3rd $3,000
4th $3,000
5th $1,000

NYRR Member Division 40+

NYRR Member Division 40+ prize money is for men, women, and non binary athletes who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and are 40 years of age or older. Prize amounts are determined by Net Time. Cumulative with Open Division and USA Division amounts above, if applicable.

Individual Finish Position
Prize Money
1st 40+ $500
2nd 40+ $250
3rd 40+ $150
4th 40+ $100

NYRR Member Division: Teams

For scoring purposes, a men’s team must consist of three men, a women’s team must consist of three women, and a non binary team must consist of three non binary athletes, all running with the same team affiliation. All scoring members must meet the eligibility requirements for NYRR Member Division prize money outlined above. Team prize money is based on the cumulative Net Time of the team members.

Team Position
Prize Money
1st Team $1,500
2nd Team $1,000
3rd Team $500

Time Bonuses: NYRR Member Division

Each runner who meets the NYRR Member Division requirements and completes the course under one of the times below, based on Net Time, will be awarded the bonus listed below. Each runner is eligible for only one time bonus—the runner will receive only the highest bonus for which the runner’s time is eligible. The time bonus is cumulative with prize money listed above.

Men
Prize Money
Sub-2:18:00 $1,000
Sub-2:19:00 $750
Sub-2:20:00 $500

Women
Prize Money
Sub-2:41:00 $1,000
Sub-2:42:00 $750
Sub-2:43:00 $500

Non Binary
Prize Money
Sub-2:41:00 $1,000
Sub-2:42:00 $750
Sub-2:43:00 $500

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