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2026 New York City Marathon

2026 New York City Marathon FAQ: Everything to Know About the Race

2026 New York City Marathon FAQ: Everything to Know About the Race

Everything to know about the 2026 NYC Marathon: start times, TV coverage, celebrity runners, course records, prize money and race history.

Oct 29, 2026 by Joe Harrington
2026 New York City Marathon FAQ: Everything to Know About the Race

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon takes place Sunday, Nov. 1, bringing nearly 60,000 expected runners through all five boroughs. Part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, this year's race celebrates 50 years since the marathon adopted its iconic citywide course.

Here's everything to know about start times, TV coverage, celebrities, records and race-day essentials.

When is the 2026 New York City Marathon?

The marathon is Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Race-day activities begin in the morning, with runners starting in staggered groups.

What time does the NYC Marathon start?

Professional wheelchair athletes start at 8 a.m. ET, followed by handcycle and select athletes with disabilities at 8:22 a.m., professional women at 8:35 a.m. and professional men at 9:05 a.m.

Five general-entry waves begin at 9:10, 9:45, 10:20, 10:55 and 11:30 a.m.

Where does the NYC Marathon start and finish?

The race begins at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island and finishes on West Drive near 67th Street in Manhattan's Central Park.

Runners travel through Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx.

How long is the New York City Marathon?

The course measures 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers). Its five bridges, including the Verrazzano-Narrows and Queensboro bridges, make it particularly challenging.

How many runners participate in the NYC Marathon?

Nearly 60,000 runners are expected in 2026. The 2025 race recorded 59,219 finishers, according to NYRR's finalized results database.

More than 240,000 people applied for the 2026 drawing, with approximately 1% accepted through that process.

How can you watch the 2026 NYC Marathon?

ESPN2 will broadcast the race nationally from 8 to 11:30 a.m. ET. ESPN's digital platforms will provide additional coverage.

New York-area viewers can watch WABC-TV/ABC7, while ABC will air a national finish-line program from 3 to 5 p.m. ET.

See NYRR's official broadcast announcement for coverage details.

When was the first New York City Marathon?

The inaugural race took place Sept. 13, 1970, entirely within Central Park. Just 127 runners registered, and 55 finished.

The marathon expanded across all five boroughs in 1976, attracting 2,090 entrants.

Why is the 2026 NYC Marathon historic?

It marks the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course, introduced during America's bicentennial celebrations in 1976.

This is not the marathon's 50th running, which took place in 2021.

What are the NYC Marathon course records?

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola holds the men's record of 2:04:58, set in 2023.

Kenya's Hellen Obiri holds the women's record of 2:19:51, established in 2025.

Wheelchair records belong to Marcel Hug (1:25:26, 2022) and Catherine Debrunner (1:39:32, 2023). These are event course records, not necessarily world records.

Which celebrities are running the 2026 NYC Marathon?

NYRR's announced celebrity roster includes Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Connelly, Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski, former NFL running back Tiki Barber, television personality Dylan Efron, wrestler Darby Allin and former Premier League footballer James Milner.

Other announced participants include Vinny Guadagnino, Rich Roll, Nēv Schulman and Casey Neistat. Announced participation does not guarantee a race-day start.

Which celebrities have run the NYC Marathon before?

Notable 2025 finishers include filmmaker Casey Neistat (2:57:41), The Bachelor star Matt James (3:31:10), musician Benjamin Gibbard (3:36:07), actor Claire Holt (3:39:03), The Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan (4:16:14) and actor Anthony Ramos (4:44:31).

Several, including Neistat and James, are announced to return in 2026.

How much prize money do NYC Marathon winners receive?

The men's and women's professional open champions each earn $100,000 in base prize money. Wheelchair division winners receive $50,000.

An eligible champion who breaks the applicable course record can earn an additional $50,000 bonus.

How can you track a runner in the NYC Marathon?

Download the free New York Road Runners app to follow runners, monitor race progress and view leaderboards.

Official finishing results are available at results.nyrr.org.

2026 New York City Marathon Men's Entries

  • Benson Kipruto, KEN, 2:02:16
  • Deresa Geleta, ETH, 2:02:38
  • CyBrian Kotut, KEN, 2:03:22
  • Zouhair Talbi, USA, 2:03:45
  • Abdi Nageeye, NED, 2:04:20 NR
  • Geoffrey Kamworor, KEN, 2:04:23
  • Conner Mantz, USA, 2:04:43 NR
  • Kengo Suzuki, JPN, 2:04:56
  • Yemaneberhan Crippa, ITA, 2:05:18
  • Edward Cheserek, KEN, 2:05:24
  • Ryota Kondo, JPN, 2:05:39
  • Ryan Ford, USA, 2:05:46
  • Joe Klecker, USA, 2:05:56
  • Peter Lynch, IRL, 2:06:08 NR
  • Patrick Dever, GBR, 2:06:18
  • Haftu Strintzos, AUS, 2:06:20 NR
  • Jack Rowe, GBR, 2:07:47
  • Kamohelo Mofolo, LES, 2:08:50
  • Sam Chelanga, USA, 2:08:50
  • JP Flavin, USA, 2:09:17
  • Turner Wiley, USA, 2:09:27
  • Andrew Colley, USA, 2:09:33
  • Robert Miranda, USA, 2:09:40
  • Joel Reichow, USA, 2:09:56
  • Aidan Troutner, USA, 2:10:23
  • Stephen Jones, USA, 2:11:17
  • Mo Bati, USA, 2:12:29
  • Aidan Reed, USA, 2:13:58
  • Owen Ritz, USA, 2:14:19
  • James Nipperess, AUS, 2:15:03
  • Merga Gemeda, USA, 2:15:12
  • Alec Baldwin, USA, 2:15:38
  • Ryan Cutter, USA, 2:17:24
  • Andreas Almgren, SWE, Debut
  • Patrick Kiprop, KEN, Debut
  • Ahmed Muhumed, USA, Debut

2026 New York City Marathon Women's Entries

  • Hellen Obiri, KEN, 2:15:53
  • Sheila Chepkirui, KEN, 2:17:29
  • Viola Cheptoo, KEN, 2:19:05
  • Edna Kiplagat, KEN, 2:19:50
  • Mercy Chelangat, KEN, 2:20:30
  • Jessica McClain, USA, 2:20:49
  • Annie Frisbie, USA, 2:22:00
  • Fabienne Königstein, GER, 2:22:17
  • Carrie Ellwood, USA, 2:22:53
  • Giovanna Epis, ITA, 2:23:46
  • Rie Kawauchi, JPN, 2:24:16
  • Amanda Vestri, USA, 2:24:49
  • Lauren Hagans, USA, 2:25:47
  • Julia Paternain, URU, 2:25:47 NR
  • Phily Bowden, GBR, 2:25:57
  • Paige Wood, USA, 2:26:02
  • Steph Bruce, USA, 2:27:47
  • Roberta Groner, USA, 2:29:09
  • Mica Rivera Wood, PER, 2:29:13
  • Megan O’Neil, USA, 2:31:31
  • Monica Hebner, USA, 2:32:40
  • Brooke Starn, USA, 2:35:22
  • Alosha Southern, USA, 2:36:10
  • Keelah Barger, USA, 2:36:13
  • Maddie Block, USA, 2:36:25
  • Cailie Hughes, USA, Debut
  • Weini Kelati, USA, Debut

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