NYC Marathon · November 2026

Your race week

Five days around the race

Start with the required tasks. The optional outings are suggestions, not appointments or a saved itinerary.

  1. Arrive early, collect your bib

    Essentials

    • If this is your chosen expo day: Javits opens 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; runner-material pickup ends 7:30 p.m.
    • Check your hotel address, assigned transport and confirmation email.

    Optional

    A nearby meal or a short outing; keep the arrival day flexible.

  2. Settle into your neighborhood

    Essentials

    • Collect your bib today if booked: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; pickup ends 7:30 p.m.
    • Walk the approach to your assigned pickup if practical.

    Optional

    Give the crew some city time, or choose a short run close to the hotel.

  3. Finish the essentials

    Essentials

    • Last expo day: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; bib pickup ends 4:30 p.m.
    • Buy breakfast, lay out your kit and agree on a reunion point.

    Optional

    A gentle shakeout and familiar food. Check park access around the Abbott Dash.

  4. Race, cheer, reunite

    Essentials

    • Follow your assigned transport and wave.
    • Supporters: check street access and agree on the side of the course.
    • Runners exit at West 77th; use the finish guide for reunion.

    Optional

    Celebrate after the hotel reset; leave margin before a fixed reservation.

  5. A slower morning, then home

    Essentials

    • Confirm checkout, luggage storage and the airport journey.

    Optional

    Breakfast together or a short outing if everyone feels up to it.

Official expo schedule · Checked 2026-10-21

Race updates & sources

Check these before leaving. Pending information and reference material come first.

Awaiting 2026 detail

Race-week weather

Live seven-day forecast unlocks October 26; climate guidance is available now

Previous-edition reference

Course trace

2025 reference geography · official 2026 map and runner guide will override it

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Confirmed for 2026

Race date

Sunday, November 1 · 50th anniversary of the five-borough course

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Confirmed for 2026

Entry

General drawing completed March 4 · accepted runners should use their NYRR dashboard

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Confirmed for 2026

Expo

Javits, October 29–31 · in-person pickup with ID and confirmation email

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Confirmed for 2026

Start transport

Mode selection closed September 8 · use your assigned departure time

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Confirmed for 2026

Start waves

9:10, 9:45, 10:20, 10:55 and 11:30 a.m. · follow your bib

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