TCS New York City Marathon
TCS New York City Marathon is the sport's biggest marathon, with five-borough crowds, bridge climbs, and a course that is tougher than it looks.
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TCS New York City Marathon quick facts
- Drawing entry, with charity, time-qualified, and tour-operator paths also available.
- Five-borough course from Staten Island to Central Park.
- Bridge climbs and rolling terrain make it tougher than the flat majors.
- Crowd support is enormous across all five boroughs.
- Often treated as a bucket-list race first and a PR race second.
About the TCS New York City Marathon
The TCS New York City Marathon is the biggest marathon in the sport and maybe the easiest major to underestimate from a pacing standpoint. Entry is difficult, the field is huge, and the appeal goes well beyond time goals. It is as much a citywide event as a race, which is why runners keep treating it as a bucket-list marathon even when they know it is not flat.
TCS New York City Marathon course description
The course starts on Staten Island, crosses the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, moves through Brooklyn and Queens, climbs the Queensboro Bridge, then heads up First Avenue, into the Bronx, and back toward Central Park. The route is never brutally steep, but the bridges, rollers, and constant rhythm shifts make it much harder than the medal photos suggest.
Weather for the TCS New York City Marathon
Early November usually gives New York cool racing weather, but wind matters on the bridges and the long avenues can feel more exposed than spectators remember. It often starts comfortable and gets tougher once the field thins out and the bridge climbs start to stack.
Past TCS New York City Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 1, 2026 | — | — |
| 2025 | Sunday, November 2, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, November 3, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
TCS New York City Marathon FAQ
When is the TCS New York City Marathon?
The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
How do I register for the TCS New York City Marathon?
You can register for the TCS New York City Marathon at nyrr.org.
Can I use the TCS New York City Marathon for Boston qualifying?
Marathon Scout marks the TCS New York City Marathon as a Boston qualifier. Check the current Boston qualifying times and confirm current certification with the race before registering.
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