How to watch the New York City Marathon 2026 online for free, TV Channel, Live Streaming info
On Sunday, November 1, the 2026 New York City Marathon will bring runners from around the globe through the five boroughs.
Last year, the final stop on the World Marathon Majors circuit returned to full capacity and saw over 55,000 people cross the finish line in Central Park.
The 55th running of the race is set to feature more inspiring performances from Staten Island to Manhattan. Here’s everything you need to know, including broadcast information and elite runner storylines, about this year’s race.
What is the New York Marathon?
The New York City Marathon is a 26.2-mile running event held every year through the five boroughs of New York City. It is the largest marathon in the world, with a record number of finishers in recent editions. Organizers expect more than 55,000 runners to take.
When is the New York City Marathon in 2026?
The 2026 New York Marathon is the 55th edition of the annual marathon race in New York, scheduled to be held on Sunday, Nov. 1. More than 55,000 runners from 150 countries are expected to take part in the event.
What time does the New York City Marathon Start?
When: The race kicks off with the professional wheelchair division at 8:00 a.m. ET.
The handcycle division and select athletes with disabilities start at 8:22 a.m. ET, followed by the professional women at 8:40 a.m. EST, and the professional men at 9:05 a.m. EST.
The handcycle division and select athletes with disabilities start at 8:22 a.m. ET, followed by the professional women at 8:40 a.m. EST, and the professional men at 9:05 a.m. EST.
The first of five waves takes off at 9:10 a.m. EST till the last wave starts at 11:30 am ET.
How to watch the New York City Marathon 2026 Live,
Nationally (United States)
Live coverage on ESPN2 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET
Live coverage on ESPN2 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET
Spanish-language broadcast on ESPN3 (accessible via the ESPN App and ESPN.com) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET
A live two-hour finish-line show airs nationally on the ABC Network from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET (check local listings)
Locally (New York Tri-State Area)
WABC-TV, Channel 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET (pre-race coverage begins at 7:00 a.m.; continued coverage until 1:00 p.m.)
Live streaming on the ABC 7 New York App and ABC7NY.com from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET
ABC7NY.com also offers a continuous finish-line camera view from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ETs.
How can I watch the New York City Marathon on TV?
If you’re watching from home, the race will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and in Spanish on ESPN3 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern time.
LOCAL: In New York, it will be shown locally on WABC-TV, Channel 7, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
New This Year: a live two-hour show from the finish line will air nationally on ABC Network, covering celebrities and thousands of everyday runners crossing the finish line.
How can I stream the New York City Marathon on an app?
The TCS New York City Marathon app added livestreaming in 2022. You can watch all four professional races (men’s and women’s, wheelchair and open divisions) in full, and get a look at runners passing through five locations along the course.
A new feature on the app stream this year will be commentary on the pro races from the marathoners.
The app also allows you to track runners in real time.
Where to watch the New York City Marathon through the world
The good news is that there are many ways for friends, family, and fans from all around the world to tune in to the New York City Marathon.
If you're based in the New York area, you can watch the broadcast live on WABC-TV, Channel 7 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST.
You can also livestream the marathon on the ABC 7 New York App and ABC7NY.com from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. Elsewhere in the U.S., you can watch live coverage on ESPN2 or via the ESPN App and ESPN.com.
You can also livestream the marathon on the ABC 7 New York App and ABC7NY.com from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. Elsewhere in the U.S., you can watch live coverage on ESPN2 or via the ESPN App and ESPN.com.
Here's the full list of global broadcast partners for the New York Marathon:
Australia — Fox Sports/Kayo
Canada — TSN
China — SMG Sports
Europe — Eurosport
France — L'Equipe
India — Eurosport
Italy — RAI (free and recommended)
Japan — TV Asahi
Mexico and Central America — ESPN International
New Zealand — Sky
South America and the Caribbean — ESPN International
Southeast Asia — Eurosport
Spain — TVE/Tv3
Sub-Saharan Africa — SuperSport
USA — WABC-TV, ABC7NY (free and recommended), ESPN
How to Watch TCS New York Marathon on any Computer, Mobile Device
This TCS NYC broadcast is available live on tablets or smartphones with the ABC 7 New York App in the New York Tri-state Area and the ESPN App nationwide.
Download the app in the App Store or Google Play Store. Access to the ABC and ESPN Apps are available through participating pay TV providers.
Complete, uninterrupted coverage of the professional races will be available on the TCS New York City Marathon app Powered by Tata Consultancy Services, available in the App Store or Google Play Store.
Download the app in the App Store or Google Play Store. Access to the ABC and ESPN Apps are available through participating pay TV providers.
Complete, uninterrupted coverage of the professional races will be available on the TCS New York City Marathon app Powered by Tata Consultancy Services, available in the App Store or Google Play Store.
What is the New York City Marathon Route?
The race begins on Staten Island, and then turns north through Brooklyn and Queens. Runners then head west across the Queensboro Bridge into Manhattan, north into the Bronx and back to Manhattan. The finish line is in Central Park near the West 60s.
Here’s our tour of the course and more information from New York Road Runners, which organizes the race.
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