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NYC Marathon changes Bronx route for first time in 15 years

New York Road Runners adjusts the course through Mott Haven to reduce impacts on local businesses and residents.

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What to know

  • The NYC Marathon is changing its Bronx route for the first time in 15 years, affecting the Mott Haven neighborhood.
  • The new course aims to reduce the race's impact on local businesses and residents by redirecting runners along Alexander Avenue and East 141st Street instead of East 138th Street.
  • The decision followed a 2024 assessment of the course's local impacts and consultation with stakeholders.
  • The race runs November 1, 2026, beginning on Staten Island at 8 a.m.

“the new route would help improve access to local businesses in the area”

Liv Ren, New York Road Runners spokesperson · Gothamist ↗

New York Road Runners Marathon organizerLiv Ren New York Road Runners spokesperson

NYC Marathon changes Bronx route for first time in 15 years
Gothamist

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    “minimize the race's impacts on the Bronx, as the neighborhood has evolved over the past 50 years…”
    — New York Road Runners
    1. 4 outlets The NYC Marathon Is Changing Its Course for the First Time in 15 Years to Correct a ‘Real Inconvenience’

      first by Runner's World, 1d ago · also Yahoo Sports, Gothamist, NBC New York

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    New York Road Runners assesses Bronx section impact — New York Road Runners conducted a lengthy assessment of the Bronx section of the marathon course, examining the race's impact on local resources and consulting with various stakeholders.