TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 12M
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TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 12M
This is a training race organized by New York Road Runners to prepare participants for the TCS New York City Marathon on November 1. The event is scheduled for August 15, 2026, in Central Park at North Meadow Softball Field 8, East Drive, Manhattan, NY 10029. The course distance is 12 miles.
The 12-miler is described as the first of two training events in the series; the second event is an 18-miler set for September 20 in Central Park. The race is intended to support runners' training plans and help them refine race-day strategy in a race environment.
Registration options on the event page showed scored entries and a 9+1 credit qualifier; some registration options were listed as sold out. The Member-Only Standby List was reported full, with potential selections sent up to 48 hours before the event date.
Event logistics published in advance include number pickup at the NYRR RUNCENTER at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues), a bag check that accepts only clear bags no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, and on-course pacers from the NYRR Pace Team available at no additional fee. Live unofficial tracking is available in the NYRR App during the event; official results are posted after the race. Entry fees are non-refundable and events canceled by authorities will not be rescheduled. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
