🗽 TCS New York City Marathon 2026 – 50th Anniversary Edition

The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors and the world's largest marathon, with over 50,000 annual finishers. The 2026 edition marks the 50th anniversary of this iconic event.

🏃 Legendary Course

The course crosses all five boroughs of New York City:

• 🚀 Start: Staten Island (Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge)
• 🏘️ Brooklyn: Long urban section through vibrant neighborhoods
• 🌉 Queens: Iconic bridges and cultural diversity
• 🏙️ The Bronx: Brief but enthusiastic passage
• 🏁 Manhattan: Epic finish in Central Park

📋 How to Enter

🎲 Lottery (Non-Guaranteed Entry)

• Application period: February 4–25, 2026
• Over 200,000 applications annually
• Success rate: 2–3%
• NYRR Members: $255 USD | Non-Members: $315 USD

✅ Guaranteed Entry

• Qualifying times in certified races
• NYRR 9+1 Program (complete 9 races + volunteer)
• International packages with certified operators (~$660 USD+)
• Charity Entry (minimum fundraising $3,000 USD+)

🏆 Statistics

• 50,000+ finishers annually
• World-class elite runners + amateurs of all levels
• Wheelchairs and handcycles welcome
• Time limit: 8.5 hours

🎯 Technical Details

• Distance: 42.195 km (26.2 mi)
• Elevation gain: ~120m
• Surface: Urban asphalt
• Aid stations: Every mile
• November weather: Cool (8–15°C typical)

🌟 Why It's Special

• Abbott World Marathon Majors – one of the six most prestigious marathons worldwide
• Unmatched crowd support – millions of spectators along the course
• Unique experience – crossing all five boroughs of New York City
• 50th anniversary – historic commemorative edition

📅 Important Dates

• February 4–25, 2026: Lottery application period
• March 2026: Lottery results
• November 1, 2026: Race day

🔗 Official Information

Visit www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon for complete information on registration, training, and race day.