New York City Marathon
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TCS New York City Marathon : 2026
The TCS New York City Marathon is scheduled to take place in New York City on November 1, 2026. The event is a marathon distance race held with a start location listed as Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, NY 10305. Entry is managed through multiple methods including guaranteed entry routes and a non-guaranteed general-entry drawing.
Key entry methods described include:
- Guaranteed entry via official charity partners and specific charity programs.
- Guaranteed entry for eligible NYRR members through the 9+1 program and for runners who completed qualifying virtual races in 2025.
- Time-qualifier entry routes for NYRR and non-NYRR marathon performances within the qualifying window.
- A non-guaranteed general-entry drawing open to applicants in three pools: NYC metro, national, and international.
Important administrative dates noted are February 4 (application open and guaranteed entry claim window begins), February 11 (non-NYRR time qualifier application closes), February 25 (claim and application windows close), and March 4 (drawing day). Applicants must provide payment authorization; accepted entries are charged and all entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Race-week services mentioned include pacers from the NYRR Pace Team, official runner tracking via the NYRR app and web results, and accessibility accommodations available through NYRR. Prize money is offered across divisions with eligibility rules and time standards set by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
