New York City Marathon 2026

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New York City Marathon 2026

New York
1 November 2026
Marathon

Why run it?

One of the most iconic marathon's in the world, run the TCS New York City Marathon 2026. This race has seen more than one million runners cross the finish line in Central Park since it began in 1970. The course runs 26.2 miles through the five boroughs of NYC, finishing in the iconic Central Park and starting on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. offering sweeping views of the harbour and the distant Statue of Liberty. Part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, this is also your opportunity to grab your next star!

What's it like to run?

Runners:

55000

Surface:

Road

Start:

08:00

Course:

Some elevation

Temp:

6 - 14°C

Distance:

Marathon

How to get your place in the race

Choose the charity you’d like to support.

Complete the short form to register your interest to run.

Your charity will be in touch directly on next steps!

Please note, charities with entries in this event have partnered with realbuzz to reach runners like you.

Charities you can run for

FAQs

Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or returning for another year, we want you to feel prepared and inspired. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about signing up, fundraising, and making an impact.

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Running for charity means taking part in an official race while committing to raise money to a set level (fundraising target) for a chosen cause. Because you're committed to fundraising, you can get guaranteed entry subject to completing a certain amount of fundraising, even if your chosen event is sold out for general entry, plus expert fundraising support to help you reach your target.
It's simple. Choose your distance, pick your event and select the charity you'd like to support. Once you've secured your place - either by signing up for an individual entry straight away or applying for a team if your charity has an official team in your chosen event - you'll receive everything you need to prepare, fundraise, and take on race day with confidence.
Not at all! Charity runs are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned marathoners. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or a major marathon, we’ll provide training tips and fundraising advice to help you succeed. With realbuzz, you can choose from marathons, half marathons, shorter distances such as 10ks and 10 miles, and team relay races.
There will be a fundraising target, based on the event you choose, which you'll need to commit to as part of securing your place. When you sign up, you'll receive info about your chosen charity's preferred fundraising platform so you can set up your fundraising page. 100% of your fundraising goes to your charity, usually directly through the fundraising platform you're using.