2026 NYC Marathon: 50th edition set for Nov. 1 with celebrity roster
The iconic five-borough race returns Sunday with A-listers, athletes, and over 50,000 participants.
What to know
- The 2026 NYC Marathon celebrates its 50th anniversary on Nov. 1, featuring a five-borough course from Staten Island to Central Park.
- A star-studded roster including actors, athletes, Peloton instructors, and media figures runs alongside 50,000+ other participants.
- Notable runners include Dylan Efron, Antoni Porowski, Justin Britt, New York Times CEO Meredith Kopit Levien, and N.O.R.E., many supporting charitable causes.
T.J. Holmes Journalist and marathon participantNew York Road Runners Race organizer
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Celebrity and athlete roster participates in marathon — A diverse lineup of television and movie celebrities, current and former pro athletes, and journalists run in the 2026 NYC Marathon. Participants include actors like Dylan Efron and Antoni Porowski, former NFL player Justin Britt, Peloton instructors, and New York Times leadership running in support of 'Run for Reporting.'
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50th annual NYC Marathon runs across five boroughs — The 2026 TCS NYC Marathon takes place on Sunday, Nov. 1, featuring over 50,000 participants. The course begins on Staten Island and concludes in Central Park, weaving through all five of New York City's boroughs.
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What’s the Hardest Section of the New York City Marathon? https://www. nytimes.com/2026/11/01/nyregio n/new-york-city-marathon-hardest-miles.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into New York @ new-york-newyorktimes
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Para Athletes Will Place on the Podium for the First Time This Year https://www. nytimes.com/2026/11/01/nyregio n/new-york-city-marathon-para-athletes.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into New York @ new-york-newyorktimes
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How Marathons Changed https://www. nytimes.com/2026/11/01/briefin g/how-marathons-changed.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Home Page @ home-page-newyorktimes
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NYC Marathon 2026 live updates: Results, winners and latest race news https://www. usatoday.com/story/sports/olym pics/2026/11/01/nyc-marathon-2026-start-time-tv-route-results/92519937007/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories @ top-stories-USAToday
- Oct 31
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Shoes, Fees, Competition: Why the Marathon Is Out of Reach for Many https://www. nytimes.com/2026/10/31/nyregio n/nyc-marathon-price.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into New York @ new-york-newyorktimes
- Oct 30
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These Are the Best Places to Cheer for the New York City Marathon https://www. nytimes.com/2026/10/30/nyregio n/new-york-city-marathon-where-to-cheer-route.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into New York @ new-york-newyorktimes
- Oct 29
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The Five-Borough Route: The Beating Heart of the New York Marathon https://www. nytimes.com/2026/10/29/nyregio n/the-five-borough-route-the-beating-heart-of-the-new-york-marathon.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into New York @ new-york-newyorktimes