TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 12M

This race is completed.

4,828 Total Finishers

2,767 Men | 2.041 Women | 20 Nonbinary

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On race day, number pickup will be available from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located behind the backstop of Ballfield #8 in Central Park, near East Drive and 102nd Street).

Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive 9+1 credit for the race.

The course calls for two full loops of the park—six miles each—on the park's undulating roadways, with mile markers, fluid stations, and plenty of company.

Miles 1 & 7: Start on East Drive near 102nd Street and head north, around the northern end of the park and up Harlem Hill.

Miles 2 & 8: Continue south on West Drive through a series of rolling hills, with the Reservoir on your left.

Miles 3 & 9: Continue through a mostly downhill and flat section as you approach the TCS New York City Marathon finish line at West 67th Street.

Miles 4 & 10: Continue south (and downhill) around the southern end of park as the road turns into East Drive.

Miles 5 & 11: Pass the 72nd Street Transverse and the Central Park Boathouse, climb Cat Hill, and continue toward the Fred Lebow statue at Engineers' Gate (East 90th Street).

Miles 6 & 12: Continue along a flat section, followed by a slight downhill, then another flat section as you approach the 102nd Street Cross Drive.

On your second loop, turn left onto the Cross Drive and run to the finish.

We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.

On race day, Bag Check will be available from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (located on the 102nd Street Transverse).

Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed. Only clear bags may be checked at bag check, we are unable to check opaque bags of any size.

NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.

The following race-day amenities will be provided and are subject to availability.

Pre-Race:

• Water

On Course:

• Water
• Gatorade
• Maurten Gels (available at the Gel Depot at Mile 6)

Post-Finish:

• Water
• Gatorade
• Maurten Solid Bar
• Apples
• Pretzels

The NYRR Pace Team members are some of the most experienced runners in New York City and the most knowledgeable runners on the course. They hit their target finish time 96.5% of the time. Pacers will be on hand to guide participants toward specific goal times over the entire race distance.

If you choose to run with a pace group, you can look for the NYRR Pace Team members in the start corrals wearing their blue-and-white-striped NYRR Pace Team singlets. Each pacer will wear orange-and-blue back flags displaying their target finish times and average pace, making them easy to spot throughout the race. There is no fee or sign-up required to run or with the pace team. 

As part of NYRR's overall sustainability efforts, volunteer-led water refill stations will be available on course where runners are encouraged to refill their own hydration containers (in compliance with what is permissible with NYRR safety and security guidelines) during the race. The refill stations are located near both West 98th & East 84th on course.

New York Road Runners, in collaboration with Cup Zero, is working to reduce single-use waste. Reusable hydration cups are available at this race. Runners are strongly encouraged to return their cups to the designated receptacles in the post-finish area. Returning the cups ensures they can be cleaned, reused, and kept from landfill, supporting both the environment and the program’s success.

For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.

Live, unofficial results/runner tracking will be available in the NYRR App during the event. Please note: Runner tracking is available at all scored races.

After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.

Awards will be presented on site to the top three finishers in the overall men, women, and nonbinary divisions. Runners who place in the top three of their age group will be able to claim an award in the days following the race by filling out our Age-Group Awards Claim Form.

In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.

If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.

No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.

Check out our training resources that'll help you prepare for race day.

• In-person Group Training, geared toward local New York City runners who enjoy running with others
• Virtual training through NYRR x Runna, the world's top-rated running coach app, to train anywhere, anytime
• Free training guides and tips through our Runner Resources

NYRR offers Protecht, a refund program that provides registration fee protection on all paid events. This includes races and Group Training, and it will protect NYRR x Runna fees if it is an add-on to a race. To learn more, click here.

NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.

To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.

If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a NYRR event, please follow the process explained here. To request guide and support runners, email accessibility@nyrr.org at time of registration. All requests must be placed by runners at least two weeks prior to the event.

We at New York Road Runners believe running should be accessible to everyone. To help, we created NYRR Race Free to provide race fee assistance to those who qualify financially.

In 2026, we will offer 1,000 spots in the NYRR Race Free Program and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including entry for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Accepted NYRR Race Free participants will receive up to 6 complimentary entries to our weekly races and the opportunity to access training for free.

The 2026 application period is now closed. We invite you to apply for the 2027 NYRR Race Free program, which is expected to open in October 2026. Please visit the NYRR Race Free page for updates in September.

• Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times here.
• Runners can register as woman, man, or nonbinary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
• If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please visit our cashless kiosk at the NYRR RUNCenter.
• This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.

The NYRR RUNCENTER is now closed while we continue renovations. Please visit the New Balance Run Hub next door at 322 West 57th Street for bib and race premium pickup on the following dates:

• Saturday, August 1, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.  
• Sunday, August 2, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
• Monday, August 3, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 
• Tuesday, August 4, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 5, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 6, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 7, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 8, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.  
• Sunday, August 9 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 
• Monday, August 10, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 
• Tuesday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 12, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.



** The RUNCENTER will close early at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13. **



• Thursday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 14, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Runners are encouraged to pick up their bibs at the New Balance Run Hub to avoid race day lines. 

All participants will receive New Balance socks at number pickup.

On race day, number pickup will be available from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at Race-Day Central (located behind the backstop of Ballfield #8 in Central Park, near East Drive and 102nd Street).

Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account. 

While the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub is being renovated, we're offering extra bib pickup options. Runners can pick up their Training 12M bib and premium after the Harlem 5K at Race-Day Central.