NYC Marathon 2026 takes place on November 1 in New York City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The 2026 NYC Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, starting at 8 a.m. ET. Approximately 60,000 runners are expected to participate, with defending champions Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto aiming for repeat victories. This year's race features a minor change in the course after the Willis Avenue Bridge, designed to minimize impacts on the Bronx. Weather conditions are anticipated to be favorable, with partly cloudy skies and a high of 61 degrees occurring on race day.
- •NYC Marathon begins at 8 a.m. ET on November 1
- •Defending champion Hellen Obiri seeks her third title
- •Benson Kipruto aims for back-to-back wins
- •Course features a minor change to reduce Bronx impact
- •Perfect weather expected for marathon day
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — NYC Marathon 2026: Date, start time, route, how to watch and everything you need to know about the prestigious race
"The weather in New York City should be perfect on marathon day.
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