New York City Marathon
New York City, United States
The largest marathon in the world, the TCS New York City Marathon takes runners through all five boroughs from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island to the finish line in Central Park, cheered on by over a million spectators.
Race profile
Date
First Sunday in November
Course type
Point-to-point
Elevation
Moderate hills
Established
1970
Typical race-day weather
Cool to cold — can be windy, sometimes very cold
Warm conditions can significantly affect marathon performance. Use the Heat Adjusted Pace calculator to adjust your target pace on warmer race days.
How to enter
Ballot entry
Entry by lottery, guaranteed entry after multiple rejections, or charity place
Pace planning for New York City Marathon
Tools to help you race smart
Race Time Predictor
Estimate your marathon finish time
Pace Calculator
Convert pace, speed, distance and time
Pace Band Generator
Print a split-by-split pace band
Negative Split Calculator
Plan a faster second half
GAP Calculator
Adjust effort for hills
Heat Adjusted Pace
Correct target pace for warm conditions
New York City Marathon — common questions
Is the New York City Marathon a fast course?
The New York City Marathon is moderate hills — it is a point-to-point course. Typical race-day temperatures range from 5°C to 18°C. Cool to cold — can be windy, sometimes very cold.
When is the New York City Marathon?
The New York City Marathon is typically held in November. The usual date is the First Sunday in November.
How do I enter the New York City Marathon?
Entry by lottery, guaranteed entry after multiple rejections, or charity place
How do I pace myself at the New York City Marathon?
Use the RunReps Race Time Predictor to estimate your finish time based on a recent race result, then the Pace Band Generator to create split-by-kilometre targets. Given the hilly profile, the Hill Grade Adjusted Pace calculator helps you plan by effort rather than pace on the climbs.