New York City Marathon
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2026 TCS New York City Marathon
The TCS New York City Marathon is scheduled for November 1, 2026 in New York City with the event location listed as Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island. The race is a marathon distance and is organized by New York Road Runners as a World Athletics Elite Platinum Label event.
Entry methods include guaranteed and non-guaranteed pathways. Guaranteed entry is available through official charity partners, Official International Tour Operators for non-U.S. residents, the 9+1 program, qualifying NYRR marathon or half marathon times, completed virtual guaranteed entries from 2025, and other legacy eligibility such as completing 15 or more editions. A non-guaranteed general entry drawing was conducted with separate applicant pools for NYC metro, national, and international applicants.
Race operations and policies noted include non-refundable entry fees, options for cancellation that may allow a deferred guaranteed entry to the following year under specific conditions, and registration protections offered through a refund program. Runners are assigned start waves and corrals based on best pace or submitted placement times; there is a deadline to submit qualifying placement race results for wave consideration.
The event includes prize money across Open, USA, Masters, Wheelchair, and NYRR Member divisions, with eligibility criteria and time-based bonuses. NYRR provides accessibility provisions, guide and support runner processes, a pace team for target times, and runner tracking and official results through its event platforms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
