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New York City Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: New York City, NY, USA
- Race Date: 11/01/2026
- Race Distances: Full Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: Yes
World Marathon Majors: Yes
New York City Marathon Description
The TCS New York City Marathon is a Boston qualifying World Marathon Major that winds through all five boroughs of New York City each November. The point-to-point course starts on Staten Island, crosses the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, and passes through Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan before finishing in Central Park. Massive crowds line nearly every mile, and rolling hills add character to a truly iconic route. In 2025, it became the largest marathon in history, cementing its place as one of the most legendary races in the world.
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New York City Marathon Additional Details:
Cross the finish line here and volunteers immediately wrap you in the marathon’s signature fleece-lined, hooded poncho, an oversized, bright orange or blue garment that’s become such a recognizable symbol of finishing that runners now upcycle old ones into blankets and jackets rather than let them collect dust. Along with the medal, finishers receive a Runner Recovery Bag stocked with a New York State McIntosh apple, Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels, a Maurten Solid, and Gatorade products, a more curated recovery spread than most marathons offer. Medical support is stationed throughout the finish area for anyone who needs it. Few finish-line traditions in the sport are as instantly recognizable as that orange poncho.
Course Information
Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: 10:00 PM ET
# of Finishers
Marathon: 59,226
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 810 ft (246 m)
Elevation Loss: 824 ft (251 m)
Average Temperature
- Low: 45°F
- High: 58°F
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Things to Do in New York City, NY, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Shopping
Fifth Avenue
Browse luxury flagship stores along Fifth Avenue, one of New York’s most famous shopping streets — an easy, flat, walkable stroll for a post-race souvenir.
Outdoors & Trails
Central Park Reservoir
Walk the free trails around the Central Park Reservoir, a scenic loop in the heart of Manhattan — an easy option for tapering or recovering legs after race day.
Arts & Culture
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
See Egyptian temples, Greco-Roman statuary, and Dutch masters at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Central Park’s east side — a relaxed, indoor way to spend a taper day.
Sports & Entertainment
SummerStage
Catch a free concert at SummerStage in Central Park, one of the city’s beloved outdoor performance series — a relaxed, seated way to spend an evening after race day.
Landmark
Central Park
Explore 843 acres of lawns, lakes, and gardens at Central Park, the heart of Manhattan — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Museums & History
American Museum of Natural History
See dinosaur fossils and celebrated animal dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
The High Line
Walk The High Line, an elevated park built on a historic freight rail line with skyline views over Manhattan’s West Side — a relaxed, flat way to spend a rest day.
Zoos, Aquariums & Gardens
Central Park Zoo
See more than 150 species, including a sea lion pool and snow leopard enclosure, at the Central Park Zoo — a flat, self-paced walk that’s gentle on recovering legs.
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