Race Date: Sunday 2 November 2025
Race Time: There are four wave starts for runners, preceded by professional wheelchair athletes, hand-cycles, and professional elite runners. Wave times will be available closer to the race date.
Minimum Pace/Cut-Off Time Policy: Please visit the NYRR Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
Organiser: The New York Road Runners (NYRR) is the organizer of the TCS New York City Marathon. For additional details on this event please click here.
Charitable Objective: The Official Charity Partners of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon will be added to the TCS New York City Marathon website when available.
Course: The TCS New York City Marathon is a 26.2-mile block party through the world’s most diverse city. It goes through the five boroughs of New York City: Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island.
Checked Bag of Post-Race Poncho: Please visit the NYRR Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
Temperature: New York City’s average temperature for early November is a low of 42 and a high of 57. Be sure to check the weather forecast before packing to make sure you are prepared.
Guaranteed Entry Procedure: This package DOES NOT include a guaranteed entry. All runners must secure their AGWC entry.
Course Time Limit: In the interest of safety, and to allow streets and park drives to reopen as scheduled, the race course will remain open to all participants who are able to maintain a 13:45 per-mile pace (based on the time when the last runner crosses the start line).
Waiver: Every runner must sign the online NYRR Waiver. A link will be sent to all registered runners with a guaranteed entry from Marathon Tours & Travel.
Number Pickup: You must visit the Health & Wellness Expo to pick up your bib. Details will be posted when available. Visit the NYRR Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
Difficulty: Moderate – rolling hills with potential strong head wind
