Most runners enter through a drawing held in March, split into NYC metro, national and international pools. Guaranteed spots come from charity partners, international tour operators, the NYRR 9+1 program, time qualifiers, and 15 prior finishes. Registration for 2026 is closed.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 | ||||
| Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:45 AM | See registration | – |
| Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 | ||||
| TCS New York City Marathon | Marathon | Nov 1, 20269:10 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
A typical finisher at a marathon in New York runs 4:10:53, about 9:34 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:25:37 and men in 3:59:22.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:25 AM, and the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K starts at 8:45 AM. The start sits about 130 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, New York, NY
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around November 1 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What runners should know about TCS New York City Marathon, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
The expo is at the Javits Center (11th Avenue at West 35th Street) October 29 to 31. Runners must reserve a pickup time slot in their NYRR dashboard and collect their own bib and shirt in person with photo ID and a confirmation form. No one may pick up for another runner.
Schedule and packet pickup
There are five waves, three start colors and six corrals per wave. Wave starts are 9:10, 9:45, 10:20, 10:55 and 11:30 a.m., and corrals close about 25 minutes before each. Runners may move back to a later wave but never forward.
Course
From Staten Island the route runs up Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn, through Williamsburg and Long Island City, then over the Queensboro Bridge to First Avenue. For 2026 the Bronx section changes slightly between the Willis Avenue and Madison Avenue bridges, the first course change in 15 years. It ends in Central Park.
Parking and travel
Runners pick one official ride to Fort Wadsworth and are assigned a departure time: the free Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Terminal plus a shuttle bus, a bus from the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue, or a bus from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Only the clear start village bag is allowed in.
Shirt and medal
Finishers receive a medal, a poncho and a recovery bag with snacks and drinks, plus an official result, credit toward guaranteed 2027 entry through the 9+1 program, and a star in the Abbott World Marathon Majors six star program. Runners exit Central Park at West 77th Street.
Rules and FAQ
The course stays open for a 16 minute per mile pace based on the last wave start; slower runners may be moved to sidewalks or offered the sweep bus. Anyone finishing by 10 p.m. is an official finisher. Fluids are served most miles from 3 to 25, with gels at miles 12 and 18.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon/the-course, nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon/run-in-2026, nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon/the-drawing, nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon/the-start), checked Sep 24, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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Run by New York Road Runners, this is the world's largest marathon by finishers and marks 50 years of its five borough route in 2026. Runners start at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island, pass through Brooklyn and Queens, cross the Queensboro Bridge into Manhattan, dip into the Bronx, and finish in Central Park.