New York City Marathon
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TCS New York City Marathon
The TCS New York City Marathon is a marathon held in New York City on November 1, 2026, with a start location listed at Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. The event features assigned corrals and waves based on a runner's NYRR best pace or a submitted placement time, and NYRR Pace Team members will lead groups at a range of target paces on race day.
Entry methods for 2026 include guaranteed entry through official charity partners, Official International Tour Operators for non US residents, the 9+1 program, NYRR time qualifying races, Non NYRR time qualifiers from certified marathons, deferred or canceled entry claim options, and a non guaranteed general entry drawing conducted on March 4. Applications and claim windows opened February 4 and closed February 25, 2026. Runners who completed the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon guaranteed entry in 2025 were eligible for guaranteed entry in 2026. Registration for the 2026 event is closed.
The event offers multiple prize money categories including Open Division, USA Division, Masters, Wheelchair Division, and NYRR Member Division, with top Open Division prize money of $100,000 and top Wheelchair Division prize money of $50,000. Time bonus and eligibility rules apply, and prize money requires completing the course within specified times. NYRR provides accessibility resources, guide and support runner processes, and a program for race fee assistance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
