TCS New York City Marathon 2023
Running routeMarathonNew York City, NY, US
TCS New York City Marathon 2023
Since the first running in 1970, the TCS New York City Marathon has grown from a local road race held entirely in Central Park to the world’s largest marathon. This year, over 50,000 runners are expected to take on the famed course that runs through all five boroughs of NYC.
The race begins on Staten Island as runners gather in their corrals to cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge that will take them into Brooklyn and the second borough of their 26.2-mile journey. There’s so much to see along the route through Brooklyn. Keep your pace and enjoy the energy of the crowds.
Runners will hit the halfway mark while crossing the Pulaski Bridge. They’ll then enter the next borough on the course for a brief tour of Queens and then onto bridge number two, the Queensboro Bridge. Runners may fear this section of the TCS New York City Marathon course because it’s challenging, but dig deep and focus on the sound of footsteps making their way into Manhattan.
The crowds along First Avenue will give runners that energy that they need. Make your way north into the Bronx where the music is hopping, and the crowds are cheering you on at mile 20. You’ll cross another bridge and be back in Manhattan. By now you’ve run through all five boroughs of the Big Apple and heading towards Central Park. With just about 3 miles to go and the finish line approaching, take in the park’s fall foliage and know that you’re almost there. You’ll cross the finish line near the iconic Tavern on the Green.
On the finish line, more than 58% of runners will upload their race to Strava. Join the community!
Details
- Distance
- 42.19 km
- Elevation Gain
- 300 m
- Surface Type
- Road
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Since the first running in 1970, the TCS New York City Marathon has grown from a local road race held entirely in Central Park to the world’s largest marathon. This year, over 50,000 runners are expected to take on the famed course that runs through all five boroughs of NYC.
The race begins on Staten Island as runners gather in their corrals to cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge that will take them into Brooklyn and the second borough of their 26.2-mile journey. There’s so much to see along the route through Brooklyn. Keep your pace and enjoy the energy of the crowds.
Runners will hit the halfway mark while crossing the Pulaski Bridge. They’ll then enter the next borough on the course for a brief tour of Queens and then onto bridge number two, the Queensboro Bridge. Runners may fear this section of the TCS New York City Marathon course because it’s challenging, but dig deep and focus on the sound of footsteps making their way into Manhattan.
The crowds along First Avenue will give runners that energy that they need. Make your way north into the Bronx where the music is hopping, and the crowds are cheering you on at mile 20. You’ll cross another bridge and be back in Manhattan. By now you’ve run through all five boroughs of the Big Apple and heading towards Central Park. With just about 3 miles to go and the finish line approaching, take in the park’s fall foliage and know that you’re almost there. You’ll cross the finish line near the iconic Tavern on the Green.
On the finish line, more than 58% of runners will upload their race to Strava. Join the community!
Course Map and Elevation
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TCS New York City Marathon takes place on Sunday the 5th of November 2023.
Yes, the TCS New York City Marathon is sold out, but runners can add meaning to their miles by running with a charity.
The TCS New York City Marathon follows the official marathon distance of 42.195 km (26.2 miles) as set by World Athletics.
You can download the official TCS New York City Marathon app from your preferred app store to track runners on race day. To celebrate your favorite athletes’ performances, create a free Strava account and give them kudos for their hard work!