What is the race distance and course layout?

• →Full Marathon: 26.2 miles
• →The course runs through all five boroughs of New York City.
• →A detailed course map is available via Nyrr ↗.

What are the guaranteed entry pathways for the marathon?

• →Charity Partners: Raising funds toward a $100 million charity goal.
• →International Tour Operators: Specialized packages for non-US residents.
• →9+1 Program: Completing 9 qualifying NYRR races and volunteering at 1 qualifying event in 2025.
• →5K and 10K Philanthropic Memberships: Includes VIP hospitality and entry to NYC and Brooklyn Half marathons.
• →NYRR Team for Kids: Fundraising-based entry including coaching and VIP perks.
• →NYRR Team for Climate: Application-based entry focused on carbon footprint reduction.
• →Virtual Guaranteed Entry: Completion of the 2025 Virtual TCS NYC Marathon tier.
• →Completed 15-Plus: For runners who have finished 15 NYC Marathons.

How does the non-guaranteed entry work?

• →General Drawing: Participants enter a lottery system.
• →NYRR Member-Only Second-Chance Drawing: An additional opportunity for eligible NYRR members.

What are the time qualifying standards for the marathon?

Time qualifiers apply toward the 2027 TCS NYC Marathon using net (chip) time. Eligible races for qualifying include the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half, Maybelline Women's Half, RBC Brooklyn Half, Staten Island Half, and the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon itself.

Men's Marathon Standards by Age Group:

• →18–34: 2:53:00
• →35–39: 2:55:00
• →40–44: 2:58:00
• →45–49: 3:05:00
• →50–54: 3:14:00
• →55–59: 3:23:00
• →60–64: 3:34:00
• →65–69: 3:45:00
• →70–74: 4:10:00
• →75–79: 4:30:00
• →80+: 4:55:00

Women's Marathon Standards by Age Group:

• →18–34: 3:13:00
• →35–39: 3:15:00
• →40–44: 3:26:00
• →45–49: 3:38:00
• →50–54: 3:51:00
• →55–59: 4:10:00
• →60–64: 4:27:00
• →65–69: 4:50:00
• →70–74: 5:30:00
• →75–79: 6:00:00
• →80+: 6:35:00

What are the rules for non-NYRR time qualifiers?

• →Only full marathon times are eligible; half marathon times are not accepted for this category.
• →The course must be certified by USATF, AIMS, World Athletics, or a recognized national governing body.
• →Results must be verifiable online via an official race results page.
• →GPS/Strava times, virtual marathons, and indoor marathons are not accepted.
• →If applications exceed capacity, entry is awarded to the fastest runners per age/gender category.