About New York City Marathon
The New York City Marathon runs on the first Sunday of November — November 1 in 2026 — and it is the largest marathon in the world, with over 50,000 finishers crossing all five boroughs. The countdown above ticks toward the cannon on the Verrazzano Bridge.
The course is a tour of the city: Staten Island over the Verrazzano, the roaring crowds of Brooklyn, Queens, the deafening wall of sound on Manhattan's First Avenue, a loop through the Bronx, and the finish among the autumn leaves of Central Park — two million spectators line the route. Entry comes by lottery, qualifying times or charity teams, and demand dwarfs the field every year.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Sunday, November 1, 2026next |
| 2027 | Sunday, November 7, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, November 5, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, November 4, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, November 3, 2030 |
FAQ
When is the NYC Marathon 2026?
Sunday, November 1, 2026 — always the first Sunday of November.
How big is the NYC Marathon?
The world's largest — more than 50,000 finishers and around two million spectators across the five boroughs.
How do I get in?
Through the entry lottery, time qualification, the 9+1 NYRR program, or running for a charity team.