By our 5-axis Green Score, the Life Time Miami Half is the easier race — 8.9/10 vs 7.3/10 for the United Airlines NYC Half (a 1.6-point gap). The biggest difference is travel, where the Life Time Miami Half has the edge. Scores come from elevation profiles, 10 years of race-morning weather, entry odds, and field size — the full method is on the methodology page.
| Score (10 = easiest) | Life Time Miami Half | United Airlines NYC Half |
|---|---|---|
| Green Score (overall) | 8.9 | 7.3 |
| First-timer score | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Terrain | 10.0 | 6.3 |
| Climate | 6.5 | 10.0 |
| Entry | 10.0 | 5.2 |
| Travel | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Field & support | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Distance | half marathon | half marathon |
| Date | February 7, 2027 | March 21, 2027 |
| Location | Miami, FL | New York, NY |
| Typical race-day weather (10-yr) | 67°F / dew 60°F | 40°F / dew 28°F |
| Elevation gain | 82 ft | 574 ft |
| Field size | 15,000 | 25,000 |
| Entry | open | lottery |
| Entry fee | $175 | $150 |
| Boston qualifier course | No | No |
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