TCS New York City Marathon 2026

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon takes place on Sunday, November 1, taking runners through all five boroughs of New York City on a 26.2-mile course. The race starts on Staten Island and finishes in Central Park, crossing Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan along the way. Race day features several divisions and five main start waves, alongside professional and adaptive athlete categories. The first official start is scheduled for 8:00 AM ET for the professional wheelchair division, while the first general wave begins at 9:10 AM. The 2026 edition also marks the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course, adding a special milestone to one of the world's most recognizable marathon events.

A five-borough course

The marathon covers 26.2 miles through Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. The route connects different neighborhoods and major city streets before finishing in Central Park, one of the most recognizable marathon finishes on the international calendar.

Start times

Race day officially begins at 8:00 AM ET with the professional wheelchair division. Handcycle and adaptive athlete categories follow, along with the professional women's and men's divisions and five general waves. The first general wave is scheduled for 9:10 AM, followed by starts at 9:45, 10:20, 10:55 and 11:30 AM.

A special edition

The 2026 race marks the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course. The celebration combines the marathon's history with the international character of a race that attracts runners and spectators from around the world.

Finish and closing

The finish line is in Central Park, and NYRR officially records finishers through 10:00 PM ET. The event also provides runner tracking and several ways for families and spectators to follow the race across the five boroughs.