TCS New York City Marathon
November 1, 2026
Fort Wadsworth (Start) / Central Park (Finish) · New York City, USA
About
The TCS New York City Marathon is the world's largest marathon, taking runners through all five boroughs of New York City over a 26.2-mile road course. The race attracts elite professionals, wheelchair athletes, handcycle competitors, and tens of thousands of recreational runners across multiple waves. It is a World Marathon Major renowned for its electric crowd support and iconic urban scenery.
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Start
Fort Wadsworth (Start) / Central Park (Finish)
Start time
09:10 AM
Weather
Cool 12°C
Why this race
- NYC Marathon is an Abbott World Marathon Major
- Largest marathon in the world by finishers
- Globally televised with elite professional fields
If you like Berlin Marathon or Boston Marathon, you'll like this one.
Pack this
- Throwaway warm layer for the long wait in Fort Wadsworth corrals
- Gels every 30-45 min (5-6 total) plus pre-race caffeine
- Bib pinned to front of singlet with timing chip on shoe
- Hat, gloves and arm sleeves for 12°C start and bridge wind
- Body Glide for chafing and blister-tested racing shoes
What you should know
- Security at Fort Wadsworth is airport-style; arrive 2+ hours before your wave and expect long ferry and bus queues.
- Verrazzano Bridge has no fluid stations and heavy wind exposure; conserve early and avoid overdressing.
- Five bridges total; Queensboro at mile 15 is silent and steep, and First Ave crowds tempt a costly surge.
- Fluid stations (Gatorade Endurance + water) appear roughly every mile from mile 3, on the right unless marked.
- Bib pickup at Javits Center expo is mandatory in person with photo ID; no race-day pickup is available.
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The information shown here is based on the most recent listing we could find, and may change. Always confirm details on the event's official site before registering.
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