United States · Road marathon · 42.195 km
TCS New York City Marathon
New York City, New York, United States
The New York City Marathon crosses all five boroughs on city streets and bridges before finishing in Central Park. With a field this large, getting to the start deserves a place in the training plan. Entry routes include the drawing, official charities, approved travel providers and NYRR’s 9+1 programme. Time qualification has separate rules for eligible NYRR races and the limited allocation for other marathons; meeting a non-NYRR standard alone does not secure a place.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- New York City
- State / district
- New York
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- City streets and bridge crossings.
- Approximate field
- About 59,000Finishers · 2025
How to enter TCS New York City Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Drawing and guaranteed entry
Check NYRR’s edition-specific entry guidance for the drawing and eligibility windows.
Official entry information9+1 programme
Complete nine eligible NYRR races and one qualifying volunteer opportunity in 2026, and meet the membership requirement, to claim eligible 2027 entry.
Official entry informationTime qualification
Eligible NYRR race performances and limited non-NYRR marathon qualification have different rules; a non-NYRR standard alone does not guarantee entry.
Official entry informationCharity and international travel
Official charity partners, Team for Kids and approved international travel providers offer their own entry arrangements.
Official entry informationRoute and course
A road marathon through all five boroughs, finishing in Central Park.
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2025 TCS New York City Marathon
Full 2025 resultsThe 2 November race produced a women’s course record and an exceptionally close men’s finish. The organiser’s final event page records 59,226 finishers.
Women’s open division
Hellen Obiri won in 2:19:51, breaking the course record.
View result detailsMen’s open division
Benson Kipruto won in 2:08:09.
View result detailsMen’s wheelchair division
Marcel Hug won in 1:30:16.
View result detailsWomen’s wheelchair division
Susannah Scaroni won in 1:42:10.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
- news2025 race report
Common questions
When is TCS New York City Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 1 Nov 2026; 7 Nov 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter TCS New York City Marathon?
Drawing and guaranteed entry: Check NYRR’s edition-specific entry guidance for the drawing and eligibility windows. 9+1 programme: Complete nine eligible NYRR races and one qualifying volunteer opportunity in 2026, and meet the membership requirement, to claim eligible 2027 entry. Time qualification: Eligible NYRR race performances and limited non-NYRR marathon qualification have different rules; a non-NYRR standard alone does not guarantee entry. Charity and international travel: Official charity partners, Team for Kids and approved international travel providers offer their own entry arrangements.
Where is TCS New York City Marathon and how far is it?
TCS New York City Marathon takes place in New York City, New York, United States. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the TCS New York City Marathon course like?
A road marathon through all five boroughs, finishing in Central Park. City streets and bridge crossings.
How big is the field at TCS New York City Marathon?
The approximate field is About 59,000, based on Finishers for 2025. This gives a sense of the event’s scale; it is not a forecast for the next edition. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past TCS New York City Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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