RACE DETAILS

TCS NYC Marathon

New York City, New York · November 1, 2026

OVERVIEW

At a glance

DATENovember 1, 2026

SCHEDULED START10:55 AM

DISTANCE26.2 miles / 42.195 km

LOCATIONNew York City, New York

PINK COURSE MAP

Explore the course

Official marathon distance: 26.2 miles / 42.195 km. This is NYRR’s official 2026 course map, including the Bronx changes. Follow the Pink course line for the Pink start.

Official NYRR course map · Official start map

COURSE ELEVATION

Course profile

Start · 6–260 ft above sea levelFinish · 26.2 mi

NYRR course elevation profile: historical estimate, chart revised in 2014 and published in the 2025 media guide. Pink start and 2026 Bronx changes are not verified. Official race information always takes precedence. Profile source

AID / WATER STATIONS

Support along the course

MILE 3

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 3

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 4

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 4

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 6

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 6

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 8

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 8

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 8

Culligan water refill

Filtered self-serve water refill station near this mile.

WATER

MILE 10

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 10

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 11

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 11

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 12

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 12

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 12

Maurten gel depot

Maurten Gel 100 and Gel 100 Caf 100; supplies limited.

FUEL

MILE 13

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 13

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 14

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 14

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 14

Culligan water refill

Filtered self-serve water refill station near this mile.

WATER

MILE 15

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 15

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 16

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 16

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 17

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 17

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 17

Culligan water refill

Filtered self-serve water refill station near this mile.

WATER

MILE 18

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 18

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 18

Maurten gel depot

Maurten Gel 100 and Gel 100 Caf 100; supplies limited.

FUEL

MILE 19

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 19

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 20

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 20

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 20

Culligan water refill

Filtered self-serve water refill station near this mile.

WATER

MILE 21

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 21

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 21

Bananas

Bananas available near mile 21.

FUEL

MILE 22

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 22

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 23

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 23

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 23

Culligan water refill

Filtered self-serve water refill station near this mile.

WATER

MILE 24

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 24

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

MILE 25

Water

NYRR official water station near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

WATER

MILE 25

Gatorade

Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula near this mile; exact table position unspecified.

GATORADE

IMPORTANT COURSE POINTS

What to expect

MILE 0

Avoid early weaving

Let the field spread out. Passing through every gap can waste energy before you settle into your race.

STRATEGY

Official NYC 2026 course map

Open official course map

COURSE MAP

MILE 0

Verrazzano Bridge climb

Start easy. Let your pace slow uphill rather than forcing goal pace.

STRATEGY

Portable toilets

Portable toilets, including accessible toilets, at every mile beginning at mile 3.

COURSE INFO

Medical aid stations

Medical aid approximately every mile beginning at mile 3, and at the finish.

COURSE INFO

MILE 1

Verrazzano Bridge descent

Let the downhill come naturally. Do not chase back every second from the climb.

TERRAIN

MILE 2

Trust course markers

Bridge GPS readings can be unreliable. Use official mile markers for your checkpoint reports instead of chasing instant watch pace.

STRATEGY

MILE 3

Avoid the first-table bottleneck

If the first water table is crowded, a later table may be easier to reach. Keep moving after collecting your cup.

STRATEGY

MILE 3.5

Fourth Avenue rhythm

Fourth Avenue is a popular cheering area. Enjoy the energy and settle into your rhythm.

CROWD

MILE 8

Lafayette rise

Keep your effort steady and avoid surging with the crowd.

TERRAIN

MILE 10

Keep your practiced fuel plan

Keep following the fueling plan you practiced. Do not let the Brooklyn excitement distract you from it.

STRATEGY

MILE 12

Gel depot preparation

A gel depot is near mile twelve. Supplies are limited; carry your own practiced fuel rather than relying on the depot alone.

STRATEGY

MILE 13.1

Pulaski Bridge / halfway

Stay controlled on the climb, then settle back into your rhythm.

LANDMARK

MILE 15

Queensboro Bridge climb

Let your pace ease and save your effort.

TERRAIN

MILE 16.1

First Avenue after Queensboro

Ease back into your rhythm. Enjoy the crowd without surging or chasing lost seconds.

CROWD

MILE 18

Stay with the plan late

As fatigue builds, keep your practiced fueling and hydration routine in mind. Avoid letting the crowd distract you from it.

STRATEGY

MILE 19.5

Willis Avenue Bridge climb

Keep the effort controlled. You do not need to attack the ramp.

TERRAIN

MILE 20.8

Madison Avenue Bridge

Keep your effort steady as you return to Manhattan.

TERRAIN

MILE 23

Fifth Avenue climb

Let your pace slow and save something for Central Park.

TERRAIN

MILE 24

Central Park rolling hills

The climbing is not over. Focus on the next stretch and keep moving steadily toward the finish.

TERRAIN