🏃 TCS New York City Marathon 2026 (50th anniversary)
The 50th anniversary edition — 50,000+ runners across all five boroughs.
The TCS New York City Marathon is the world's largest marathon and an Abbott World Marathon Major. The 2026 edition on November 1 marks the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course, which starts at the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island and finishes in Central Park. With 50,000+ runners across 50 states and 130+ countries, NYC is the must-do bucket-list marathon for clients who want a big-city experience.
Highlights
- 50th anniversary edition — milestone race
- 50,000+ runners across all five NYC boroughs
- Abbott World Marathon Major — counts toward the Six Star medal
Für wen?
Bucket-list runners wanting a world-stage experience. Coaches prepping clients for a fall peak race. Brands targeting the US and global running markets.
Wie teilnehmen
Non-guaranteed entry via lottery (opens in January the year of the race). Guaranteed entry through NYRR 9+1 program for NYC residents, charity partners, or time qualifier. Expo at Javits Center Oct 30 - Nov 1 for bib pickup.
Praktische Infos
Start: Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island. Finish: Central Park. JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark all serve NYC. Early November weather averages 7-14°C. Book hotels in Manhattan 6+ months in advance — expo weekend is peak tourist season.
If your client can only do one major, this is the one. The crowd, the boroughs, the history — there's nothing like NYC race day.