Just saw it on the news...the walkways on the GWB are complete. This is a bittersweet day for me. I worked in Englewood Cliffs from 2006-2024. I used to run and bike across the GWB all the time. During Covid I was usually alone in the office, and its possible I might've spent very long breaks running across the bridge and riding into the park (I also explored all the trails in the Palisades). Running to Yankee Stadium was a favorite summer activity. So now, bikes will be on the north pathway, and runners on the south. Much safer for everyone. Sad I can't use it regularly, but wish you all good riding up 9W. No more dodging electric scooters and bikes!

Hope it's helpful!

(updated Bronx portion for 2026)

My friend and I both entered into the Tipster NYC Bakery Run half marathon lottery! I believe the lottery results are supposed to be released today - has anyone heard back yet, positively or negatively?

Sunday morning is looking to be quite cool, so could be a good opportunity to test/practice some aspects of running in colder weather in races - such as opening gel packs with gloves on, etc.

Megathread here

Last year these races did not sell out on Advance Registration day, though that's not saying a ton - most people here seemed focused on Q2 races and later.

As of ~1:00pm today, the queue was down to 0-1 minutes, and the first race sold out at 1:16pm, so it looks like for anyone in the queue at noon they would have gotten all the races they wanted.

A full set of 5 borough series medals...and room for one more medal this year 👀

Hey NYRR running community! Reaching out for some help. I was chosen to be the flag bearer for my birth country Bangladesh but it conflicts with my 4pm Friday, October 30th volunteer shift at the expo to finish 9+1. NYRR has not been able to support and told me to keep looking for openings. You all know how hard it’s been to get a volunteer slot. If anyone has a morning expo slot for Friday they’d be willing to trade, I’d very much appreciate it. Really hoping I can finish my 9+1 and also rep my country for my first ever marathon. Thank you!

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I just have this crippling fear that I will oversleep on race day like Jean-Paul Jean-Paul on Seinfeld. I have a bib through work that includes bus transportation and 5:15AM. If I happen to miss the bus, is the Statan Island Ferry open to anyone day of or do you have to have a ticket/reservation in advance?

My wave isnt until 10:55AM so that could leave me some time to catch the ferry as a plan B if it's allowed

Thank you!

If you race around NYC, you know that it's all too common to run into a porta-potty at the start, and realize there is no toilet paper! While you may feel silly doing so, I encourage you to include a roll in your morning bag. I personally bring a roll to every race, and will just leave it at the start. Best case: You need it, and it's there. Worst case: You donate it to the next person who might need it - I've been in line for the bathroom and handed it off to someone panicked.

Obvious disclaimer that it's ridiculous for us to have to do this, though recognize it's hard to keep facilities adequately stocked throughout the day, but I'm trying to help people avoid a race-day fumble.

Extremely excited for my first NYC marathon! Im part of the 9:10am start time and saw I need to be on the 5am Ferry. Ill be staying in Midtown off of 49th and Lexington.

To make it for the 5am ferry, what mode of transportation do you suggest? Im thinking of grabbing a taxi or a uber/lyft. Not sure if the subway is the best option at a delirious hour for an out of towner.

I got assigned Blue wave 1 corral A and I'm looking to run sub 2:45 time, from research that starts right behind the elite men but in past videos I've seen and start pages, there are a ton of charity runners, NYPD, FDNY, celebrities at the start, many people who look like they're starting at a slow jog, taking selfies, etc. Is orange or pink corral better for that reason? Will there be a huge bottleneck and a lot of weaving early on in blue wave start? I see the bridge looks wide and I'm sure things will spread out but I'd rather avoid expanding that much energy and be among similar runners from the start

If anybody who wears a women's small or medium (large probably also works as I tend to buy things oversized) is looking for free throwaway clothes to wear to the NYC Marathon start, I'm doing a big closet clean out today and have a bunch of sweatshirts/sweaters/sweatpants I'll be getting rid of! Thinking about bringing a big bag of stuff to McCarren tomorrow or Friday evening if there's interest. I also have a cricut and am happy to make custom iron on name decals for shirts/sports bras if anybody is interested! Thinking around $5 or so each just to cover the time/material cost? Feel free to comment or DM me if you're interested in either!

In the chance I miss my bus, will I be able to take the ferry?

I was digging through some storage boxes in my closet and uncovered these NYRR Poland Springs race shirts. They got me remembering how I used to love running this race as I'd have a pretty good pace to go along with it. Seems like it could be resurrected with another sponsor (with a work around the marathon pavilion construction) and perhaps, even follow the last 4 or 5 miles of the marathon course (yeah, I'm ambitious there - car owners would definitely hate it...)

It's not like there isn't a demand for an organized running event the week before the marathon. Over the last few years, the unofficial last 10 mile runs have grown quite a bit in popularity.

I live in Los Angeles and after 8 years of putting my name in for the lottery was finally accepted to run the Virtual NYC 2026 Marathon with TFK to get guarenteed entry to run in person next year. I am running the marathon on 10/24. All the people around me are HYPED for me, but I am struggling to get in the right headspace. I've ran the LA marathon before and am used to the excitement of the city the week before really amplifying my energy and excitement about running the race. This is not why I am running but it is helpful for me in shaking the pre race nerves. Also, I am a visualizer. I usually drive the route and look at the finish line and look back to that picture when I am running to motivate me, with a virtual race I dont have that.

Anyone else running the virtual marathon this year to get guarenteed in person entry next year? If so, how are you mentally preparing for the virtual race?

Finally!

I would love to be in an earlier wave. I have run a 3:05 marathon and in wave 3. Feel like I’ll be running into people. But not sure since I’ve never raced NYC. Is this going to be an issue for me? And can I switch? Or am I out luck?

Hello all,

I have been training for the marathon over the last several months. I was an alternate for a charity's team. It looks as if I will not be receiving a bib from the team, even though they lead me to believe it was EXTREMELY likely I would have a spot. I have heard that on the day of the race sometimes folks will hand out extra/unused bibs. Is this true? My question is really should I dress and prepare for the race in hopes that someone will have an extra bib?

Is there another way to get one?

I bought 5 tickets for the TCS NYC Marathon grandstand viewing area for November 1, 2026. The event information says:
“Entry into TCS New York City Marathon events begins at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m.”
It also says to allow 15–20 minutes to walk from the entrance at West 66th Street and Columbus Avenue to the viewing area inside Central Park.

The person we’re watching is expected to finish after 5 PM.

Does anyone know from personal experience whether the 5 PM cutoff means that new entry closes at 5 PM, or whether everyone has to leave the ticketed viewing area at 5 PM? If we arrive well before 5 PM, can we stay and watch our runner finish later?

Hi! My girlfriend got into running a year ago and the 2026 Brooklyn Half was her first half-marathon. She worked her butt off for it and did great. She received the event t-shirt at the end which was a prized T of hers, her new favorite t-shirt. Then tragedy struck--a red blouse bled onto a whole load of laundry including the white RBC Brooklyn Half 2026 t-shirt. This was a white t with a cartoon graphic of a news stand on the back.

This is a total shot in the dark--wondering if anyone has an extra one of these in small or medium they wouldn't mind selling. Far-fetched, but maybe there were a bunch of extras that got dumped in a warehouse somewhere and someone on this sub has access? lol

Thanks in advance for any help :)

EDIT: From the help of some commenters I understand this shirt was purchased, not the free one. The white shirt with the newsstand graphic is the shirt I seek. Thanks!!

Hi there, I am flying in to support my friend for the second year in a row. Last year, it was a last minute trip and I didn't really look ahead for the best (and accessible) spectating spots. Last year, I only managed to see her at mile 17, buttttt I'm trying to step it up this year and see her in a lot more spots. Where would be the most accessible and best spots to see her? Any suggestions would be great!

My boyfriend is running the NY marathon and aiming for a 2:55 time. I’m trying to figure out the best spots to see him - is it realistic to see him 3 times or is it smartest to stick to 2? Any advice welcome!