New York City Marathon
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TCS New York City Marathon 2026
The TCS New York City Marathon is a marathon event in New York City scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026. The event lists Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island as the start area and is organized by New York Road Runners. Registration for the 2026 race is closed.
Multiple entry methods are described for guaranteed and non guaranteed access. Guaranteed entry routes include official charity partners, official international tour operators for non U.S. residents, the NYRR 9+1 program, NYRR time qualifiers and a limited number of non NYRR time qualifier entries. Runners who completed a virtual guaranteed entry in 2025 or who have completed 15 or more prior New York City Marathons are also eligible for guaranteed entry. The non guaranteed general entry drawing had an application window in February and the drawing took place on March 4, 2026; applicants were placed into metro, national, or international pools.
Race operations and services noted for 2026 include wave and corral assignment based on an athlete’s best NYRR pace or a submitted placement time, with a deadline to submit placement results in September 2026. NYRR provides a Pace Team to lead groups at set paces and an official app for runner tracking and results. The event is a World Athletics Elite Platinum Label race and offers prize money with eligibility requirements. Entry fees are non refundable and event policies on cancellations and deferrals apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
