2025 edition
11°
Clear & sunny
High15°
Low8°
Clear blue skies · 52°F at the start · ideal for 55,000 runners
New York City Marathon
The largest marathon on earth. Five boroughs, two million spectators, one legendary finish in Central Park.
First run 1970. The New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world by finishers. The 2026 lottery drew a record 240,000+ applications, up nearly 20% from 2025, competing for only ~2,400 non-guaranteed bibs, an approximate 1% acceptance rate and the lowest in race history.
Ballot opens
Feb 4, 2026
Window opens · free to enter
Passed
Ballot closes
Feb 25, 2026
Last day to submit
Passed
Draw / results
Mar 4, 2026
Winners notified
Passed
Race day
Nov 1, 2026
November 1, 2026
Next up
CLOSED FEB 25, 2026 · NEXT YEAR'S WINDOW TBD
Official updates
2026 confirmed details
| Race day | Sunday, November 1, 2026 Source |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Source |
| Applications close | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Source |
| Entry results date | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Source |
| Qualifying cutoff (seconds under standard) | 1372 Source |
| Results published | 2026-03-04 Source |
Each entry window belongs to the edition shown above. Unlisted dates are not confirmed here.
Climate
Past three years on race day
Historical conditions on the course, what to expect, what to pack.
2024 edition
9°
Sunny
High14°
Low5°
Plenty of sunshine · low humidity (21%) · light winds
2023 edition
16°
Sunny
High19°
Low11°
Five degrees warmer than average · Tola set the men’s course record
Related·
In the news
Dispatches on the New York City Marathon ballot, results, and race updates, most recent first.
Sep 05
When Is the Next Major Marathon?
Sep 03
How to Track a Runner at the New York City Marathon
Aug 16
How Many Runners Are in the New York City Marathon?
Aug 15
How Many Runners Are in Each Marathon Major?
Course·
Five boroughs, Staten Island to Central Park
Staten Island → Central Park
Cool, 5–13°C
Elevation
Course profile
Rolling, with the Verrazzano-Narrows climb to open and the Queensboro and Willis Avenue bridges to puncture the back half. Fifth Avenue's long, steady drag into Central Park is where most New York runners say the race is won or lost.
Total ascent·103m
Total descent·91m
Highest point·39m @ 11 km
PAST RESULTS
Ballot history
The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon ballot drew 240,000 applications. Browse every year's breakdown below.
2026 · Record
240,000
The largest ballot in race history. A 20% jump on 2025's 200K figure.
View 2026 results
Applications · 2013 → 2026
33K77K98K105K118K84K128K165K200K240K
'13'14'17'18'19'22'23'24'25'26
2026
240,000
applications · ~1.00% accepted
55TH EDITION
2025
200,000
applications · ~2.50% accepted
54TH EDITION
2024
165,000
applications · ~4.00% accepted
53RD EDITION
2023
128,000
applications · ~5.00% accepted
52ND RUNNING
2022
84,000
applications · ~12.0% accepted est.
51ST RUNNING
2021
25,020
finishers
50TH RUNNING
CHARITY PLACES
Charity places
The non-ballot route in. TCS New York City Marathon has 34 official charity partners, with fundraising minimums starting at $3,000 (NYRR Team for Kids, Children) and rising to $7,500+ for the highest-demand partners. Applications open Feb, right after ballot results.
Partners
34
10 cause areas
Min from
$3,000
up to $7,500
Apps open
Feb
after ballot
Apps close
Apr
most earlier
NT
Browse all charity partners
NYRR Team for Kids
Children
$3,000min raise
Status unknown
AF
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (NYC Chapter)
Mental health
$3,000min raise
Status unknown
WA
World Animal Protection
Animals
$3,000min raise
Closed
HC
Hope Community Inc
Housing
$3,000min raise
Status unknown
NA
NAMI-NYC
Mental health
$3,500min raise
Closed
TI
Team In Training (Blood Cancer United / LLS)
Cancer
$3,500min raise
Status unknown
Photos
On the course
Scenes from the 2025 edition, the Central Park finish and the five-borough crowds.
Finish · 2025
Crowd · 2025
FAQ
Common questions
When is the 2026 New York City Marathon?
New York City Marathon 2026: Sunday, November 1, 2026.
When can I apply for New York City Marathon 2026?
Applications open: Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Applications close: Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
When are the 2026 entry results?
Results date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Check the organizer for your individual outcome.
What does New York City Marathon 2026 cost?
Entry fee: $255 NYRR member / $315 non-member. Charity minimum: $2,500–$5,000 via official charity partners.