2025 TCS New York City Marathon

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 to register a support runner, the runner must fill out the following form.

All requests must be placed by runners by September 3.

If you registered for this race prior to March 17, you will be able to purchase refund protection from April 7-11. If you would like to add this optional refund protection to your registration, please follow these steps:

1. Log into your participant account.
2. Open the Your Events tab.
3. Click View Registration.
4. Select Purchase Refund Protection.

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 2024, we offered 1,000+ program slots and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including for the TCS New York City Marathon. Race Free applications that met the eligibility criteria were pooled based on previous participation and selected by borough or zip code until all slots were filled.

Check out the Race Free page this summer for updates on the 2026 application period. (Please note runners apply in 2025 for races in the calendar year of 2026.)

As a World Athletics Elite Platinum Label race, the TCS New York City Marathon operates under World Athletics Rules and is subject to all applicable rules and policies regarding prize money. Prize money categories may be subject to additional eligibility requirements, outlined below.

Prize Money for Invited Professional Athletes

Open Division

Amounts are equal for men and women. Only athletes competing in the Professional/Invited Athlete start are eligible for Open Division prize money; finish order is based on Gun Time.

USA Division

Amounts are equal for men and women. To be eligible for USA Division prize money, athletes must 1) have USA citizenship, and 2) not be eligible to represent another federation in international competition. Only athletes competing in the Professional/Invited Athlete start are eligible for USA Division prize money; finish order is based on Gun Time. USA Division prize money is cumulative with Open Division, NYRR Member Division, and Masters Division, if applicable.

Masters Division

Only athletes 40 years of age or older competing in the Professional/Invited Athlete start are eligible for Masters Division prize money; finish order is based on Gun Time. Cumulative with Open Division, USA Division, and NYRR Member Division amounts, if applicable.

Wheelchair Division

To be eligible for Wheelchair Division prize money, athletes must start in the Invitational Wheelchair Division start.

Time Bonuses: Open and Wheelchair Division

New York Road Runners will pay a $50,000 bonus to the Open Division and/or Wheelchair Division race winners who break the existing event record, based on Gun Time. This bonus is limited to the race winners, only, and the athlete must break, not tie, the record:

Prize Money for NYRR Member Division

Amounts are equal for men, women, and non binary categories. To be eligible for NYRR Member Division prize money, including time bonuses and team prize money, an athlete must have had a valid paid NYRR membership since at least May 2, 2025 through at least the date of the race, and have completed six fully-scored NYRR races during the period of November 4, 2024, and October 31, 2025. NYRR Virtual races do not count towards this six-race requirement. Athletes who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and start in the Professional/Invited Athlete start will receive priority for NYRR Member Division prize money. Additional prize money positions, if applicable, will be filled from the other race starts, based on Net Time.

NYRR Member Division 40+

NYRR Member Division 40+ prize money is for men, women, and non binary athletes who meet the NYRR Member Division requirements and are 40 years of age or older. Prize amounts are determined by Net Time. Cumulative with Open Division and USA Division amounts above, if applicable.

NYRR Member Division: Teams

For scoring purposes, a men’s team must consist of three men, a women’s team must consist of three women, and a non binary team must consist of three non binary athletes, all running with the same team affiliation. All scoring members must meet the eligibility requirements for NYRR Member Division prize money outlined above. Team prize money is based on the cumulative Net Time of the team members.

Time Bonuses: NYRR Member Division

Each runner who meets the NYRR Member Division requirements and completes the course under one of the times below, based on Net Time, will be awarded the bonus listed below. Each runner is eligible for only one time bonus—the runner will receive only the highest bonus for which the runner’s time is eligible. The time bonus is cumulative with prize money listed above.

• This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.
• We’ve updated our website to increase inclusivity and representation in our races. Runners can now register as woman, man, or non-binary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.

Once a runner has claimed their guaranteed entry, or once a drawing applicant has been accepted into the race, all entry fees are non-refundable. Runners entered in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon may cancel their entry and earn non-complimentary guaranteed entry to the 2026 race, but they will be responsible for claiming their entry and paying the entry fees for the 2026 race.

Visit the Cancellation page for more information.

Note: Runners who earn guaranteed entry to the 2025 race because they canceled in 2024 cannot cancel a second time (in 2025) and become eligible for guaranteed entry in 2026.

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

Earn guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon by completing our 9+1 program in 2025. Run nine qualifying races and complete one volunteer opportunity before December 31, 2025 to qualify. Check out our calendar of races to start your progress toward earning 9+1 credits!

Runners can add meaning to their miles and earn guaranteed entry to the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon by running with one of our official charity partners. Official charity partners can be found here.

You can run more sustainably in 2025! Join NYRR Team for Climate to contribute toward both carbon offsetting and insetting. In doing this, you are pledging to help NYRR on its journey toward Net Zero by 2040 in helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.

Learn more here.

Non-U.S. residents can book their marathon package with guaranteed entry through an Official International Tour Operator. Marathon packages can include hotel and/or flight to New York City. Our complete list of approved ITOs is available here.

Runners who complete the 2024  9+1 program are eligible for guaranteed entry to the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon and will be informed of their status in their NYRR dashboard. Runners must have an active NYRR membership as of December 31, 2024 to complete the 9+1 program in 2024.  Athletes who earned 9+1 will be invited to claim their guaranteed entry during the claim window from February 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET to February 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Please note that if you already have entry to the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon through another method, you cannot complete the 2024 program to gain eligibility to the 2026 TCS New York City or subsequent marathon. Guaranteed entries not claimed during the guaranteed entry claim window are forfeited. 

Visit the 9+1 program page for more information.

Team for Kids is full.

The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon charity program offers guaranteed entry to runners who pledge to raise funds for one of the event's official charity partners, including NYRR's Team for Kids.

Runners who canceled their entry to the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon cancellation guidelines are eligible to claim guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. In order to claim guaranteed entry, runners must register and pay the 2025 processing and entry fees during the guaranteed entry claim window from February 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET to February 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

All entry fees are non-refundable. If you canceled your entry in 2024, you were not automatically placed in the following year's race; you will still need to claim that entry for the 2025 race. Guaranteed entries not submitted during the guaranteed entry claim window are forfeited.

Runners who registered for the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon (Guaranteed Entry) in 2024 and completed their virtual race gain guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.

Runners who've finished their 15th New York City Marathon are eligible for guaranteed entry in future years. These runners can claim their guaranteed entry during the claim period from February 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET to February 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Runners who achieved qualifying times at the following NYRR in-person races will automatically receive guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.

• 2024 Fred Lebow Half Marathon 
• 2024 United Airlines NYC Half 
• 2024 Real Simple Women’s Half Marathon  
• 2024 RBC Brooklyn Half  
• 2024 NYRR Staten Island Half 
• 2024 TCS New York City Marathon  

These runners are eligible to claim their guaranteed non-complimentary entry during the claim period from February 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET to February 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Visit Marathon Time Qualifiers page for more information.

NYRR offers a limited number of entries to the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon to athletes who meet the time qualifying standards at a certified full marathon race that is not held by NYRR during the qualifying window from January 1, 2024–December 31, 2024. Half-marathon times will not be eligible for a non-NYRR time qualifier entry. All athletes who meet the time qualifying standards are invited to apply, however submission of a qualifying time does not guarantee entry. Should the number of applications exceed the number of spots available, entry will only be granted to the fastest of each age and gender category. Those who do not meet the cut-off for their age and gender category will be placed into the non-guaranteed general entry drawing.

Applications for Non-NYRR Time Qualifiers will be open from February 11 at 12:00 p.m. ET to February 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET. When applying for a Non-NYRR Time Qualifier entry, athletes must submit the name of the race they qualified at, the net (chip) time they achieved, and the URL for their results which NYRR can use to verify the qualifying time.

Once the application period for Non-NYRR Time Qualifier entries has closed on February 18, NYRR will review the applications submitted. If the number of applications exceeds the number of spots available, entry will be granted to the applicants in each age and gender category with the fastest qualifying times. Those accepted will have their credit card charged and will be notified of their acceptance via email before the drawing takes place on March 5, 2025. Those who not accepted or their credit card was declined, will be automatically moved to the non-guaranteed general entry drawing for another chance to be accepted into the race.

Visit Marathon Time Qualifiers page for more information.

Members of NYRR at the 5K and 10K level receive guaranteed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon among other annual benefits in thanks for their support of NYRR's mission to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running. Request information by emailing philmembership@nyrr.org.

Runners who do not have guaranteed entry to the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon can apply to the non-guaranteed general entry drawing during the application period from February 11 at 12:00 p.m. ET to February 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

The drawing for these entries took place on March 5.

The entries available to non-guaranteed applicants will be filled through three drawings, one in each of the following applicant pools:

1. "NYC metro area" applicants: Residents in and within 60 miles of New York City

2. "National" applicants: U.S. residents outside of the NYC metro area, including Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories

3. "International" applicants: Non-U.S. residents

A drawing will be conducted within each applicant pool. To be selected, you must have provided a valid credit card, future expiration date, and authorization to charge. The provided credit card is charged when the applicant is drawn; if the charge is not approved, the applicant will be removed and another applicant will be drawn from the same applicant pool.

Once you submit the application into the non-guaranteed drawing, you have authorized NYRR to charge your credit or debit card a non-refundable entry fee upon acceptance into the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. Your card must have an expiration date of April 2025 or later, and if you plan to pay using a debit card, please ensure that your card has enough funds to pay the entry fee.

Note: If you are accepted into the race through the drawing, the credit card saved as your default credit card will be charged $255 (members) or $315 (non-members). If you do not have a default card saved currently, the card entered at this time will become your default. Your default card must be valid through March 2025. After the application closes, NYRR will test the credit card you have on file by placing a $1 hold on the card. Please note that any hold you see on your card prior to the drawing does not mean you have been selected in the drawing. We are running this test for all runners who have applied to the drawing to make sure that anyone who is selected in the drawing is not prevented from gaining entry because of a credit card issue. To change your default credit card, sign in to your dashboard.

You can remove your name from the applicant pool prior to the drawing, but once you are accepted by any method, all fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. NYRR does not contact applicants prior to accepting them in order to reconfirm that they wish to be selected.

Note: Handcycle and push-rim applicants should apply to the non-guaranteed entry drawing.

The rules applicable to the TCS New York City Marathon do not permit entry by a person intending to be pushed in a wheelchair, stroller or other piece of equipment by another person or persons. To be accepted for entry, applicants with disabilities planning to use a wheelchair or other allowable equipment must be able to push themselves through the marathon course. While official guides are permitted to accompany an entrant with a disability on the course, such guides cannot push the entrant through the course.

Note: Applicants interested in participating as a Duo Team can reach out to duoteams@nyrr.org. There will be a separate Duo Teams drawing in July of 2025.

If you are an athlete with a disability and have any questions regarding race entry, guides, or other circumstances please contact NYRR at nyrrawdteam@nyrr.org.

Current members of New York Road Runners who meet the eligibility criteria and apply to the non-guaranteed general entry drawing will automatically be entered into the NYRR Member-Only Second-Chance Drawing.

The NYRR Member-Only Second-Chance Drawing took place on March 5. Winners will NOT be automatically charged and registered into the race. Instead, they can expect to receive an invitation to register for the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon via email before March 31st. This invitation will be a private registration link specific to your account and may not be shared or transferred between athletes.

Members selected through the NYRR Member-Only Second-Chance Drawing are responsible for claiming their entry, registering for the race through their registration link, and paying the entry fee. They will see “Not Accepted” in their dashboard until they finalize their entry by completing the registration form and paying the entry fee.

Selected members will have until May 1 to register through this event page and pay their entry fee. Member-Only Second Chance Drawing entries not claimed by this date will be forfeited.

Visit the Member-Only Second-Chance Drawing page for more information.