TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 12M
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TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 12M
This event is a scored training run of 12 miles held in Central Park, North Meadow Softball Field 8, East Drive, Manhattan, NY 10029 on August 15, 2026. It is the first of two TCS New York City Marathon Training Series events designed to support marathon preparation for the TCS New York City Marathon on November 1. The second event in the series is an 18-miler in Central Park on September 20.
The event is a qualifier for the 9+1 program. The NYRR Pace Team will be available on course to guide participants toward target finish times; pacers wear blue-and-white singlets and carry signs for their pace. Training resources are provided in multiple formats, including in-person group training, virtual coaching through NYRR x Runna, and free training guides.
Logistics and race operations information will be posted closer to the event. Race number pickup is handled at the NYRR RUNCENTER at 320 West 57th Street. Only clear bags may be checked at bag check, with a maximum size of 17 inches wide x 20 inches high x 7 inches deep. Live unofficial results and runner tracking are available via the NYRR app during the event; official results are posted afterward. Awards are given to the top three finishers in the overall men, women, and nonbinary divisions, and age-group awards can be claimed after the race. All event information is subject to change and entry fees are non-refundable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
