Yonkers Marathon
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Yonkers Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
The Yonkers Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K take place on September 20, 2026 in Yonkers, New York. The event is based at Yonkers Train Station at Buena Vista Avenue and the Yonkers Waterfront, 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Distances offered:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K
In its 99th year, the event uses a hilly course that starts and finishes in downtown Yonkers, travels through the scenic hills of Yonkers, and runs along the Hudson River. The marathon course and half course include multiple on-course timing points; the half has two timing points and the full has five. The course is open to vehicular traffic, and participants are advised that the use of headphones or noise cancelling units is strongly discouraged for safety reasons.
Amenities include finisher medals, scenic course photos, live time tracking for the half and full, live/text/email results, and free finish line photos. Awards recognize the top three men and women overall and the top three in multiple age groups, including youth and masters categories.
Logistics noted by the organizer include early packet pickup at the Department of Parks headquarters on September 19 and race day packet pickup at the Riverfront Library at 1 Larkin Center. Free event-day parking is available at the Buena Vista Parking Structure at Main Street and Buena Vista Avenue during posted hours. Special pricing applies for City of Yonkers employees, children under 18 in the 5K, and veterans. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
