TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M
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TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M
This event is an 18 mile scored training run in Central Park on September 20, 2026. It is the second event in a two race TCS New York City Marathon Training Series designed to support runners preparing for the TCS New York City Marathon on November 1.
The course and operations are organized by New York Road Runners and take place in Central Park, with the listed location near North Meadow Softball Field 8 on East Drive in Manhattan. Some entry options for this event were eligible for 9+1 credit toward guaranteed marathon entry; other options were not. A Member-Only Standby List was used for entries and the standby list was full; selected members could receive a non-complimentary invitation code up to 48 hours before the event.
Event services include scored timing and live, unofficial runner tracking available through the NYRR mobile app during the event, with official results posted after the race. Awards are planned for the top three overall finishers in the men, women, and nonbinary divisions; age-group award claim procedures are handled after the event. NYRR provides accessibility resources and accepts requests for reasonable accommodations. Additional race services and policies such as bib pickup, bag check, prohibited items, and pace team information are provided by NYRR and may be updated prior to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
