New York City Marathon
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Event details
The TCS New York City Marathon takes place on November 1st, 2026.
Participation
The event has a guaranteed entry system and a non-guaranteed entry drawing. The deadline to claim a guaranteed entry or apply to the drawing is February 25. Runners can also gain entry by running for a charity.
The course
The marathon course passes through all five boroughs of New York City. The route begins with the start area, followed by the course itself, and concludes with the finish and a post-finish area. An official after-party is held on race day.
Event statistics
In 2025, the marathon had 59,226 finishers, making it the world's largest marathon by that metric. The average finish time was 4:32:25. Runners came from 130 different countries. Since 2006, the event has raised over $600 million for charity.
For spectators and volunteers
Volunteer registration for the 2026 event is open. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
