When is New York City Marathon 2025: Date, start-time, route, and where to watch, Celebrities, Course records & more|
The highly anticipated New York City Marathon is back, ready to thrill running enthusiasts and spectators alike. Held annually on the first Sunday of November, this iconic marathon is set to embark on its 54th edition.
With more than 50,000 runners expected to participate, the event promises excitement, fierce competition, and inspiring performances.
With more than 50,000 runners expected to participate, the event promises excitement, fierce competition, and inspiring performances.
What date is the 2025 New York City Marathon?
The 54th Edition of New York City Marathon 2025 Race will take place on Sunday, November, 2, 2025.
When does the New York City Marathon start?
The 2025 TCS York City Marathon starts at 8 a.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 2.
What are the start times for the New York City Marathon?
8:00 a.m. — Men’s Professional Wheelchair Division
8:02 a.m. — Women’s Professional Wheelchair Division
8:22 a.m. — Pushrim and Handcycle AWD Category I
8:22 a.m. — Pushrim and Handcycle AWD Category II and Select Ambulatory AWD Guide/Support
8:35 a.m. — Professional Women
9:05 a.m. — Professional Men
9:10 a.m. — Wave Start 1
9:45 a.m. — Wave Start 2
10:20 a.m. — Wave Start 3
10:55 a.m. — Wave Start 4
11:30 a.m. — Wave Start 5
How long is the New York City Marathon expected to last?
Usually, the last runners complete the course around 8:30 p.m. ET, but finish-line scoring stays in place until 8. Live-track any runner by going to the TCS New York City Marathon App Here.
How can I watch the New York City Marathon Live?
- New York City Tri-State Area: Tune in to WABC-TV, Channel 7 to watch the race live.
- Other Parts of the U.S: ESPN 2 will telecast the marathon.
- Other Countries: International viewers can enjoy live streaming through the New York City Marathon App.
What’s the route of the New York City Marathon?
The marathon route starts on Staten Island and winds through the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Once runners enter Brooklyn, the route goes through Queens and Manhattan. The route then enters the Bronx, and back down into Manhattan again toward the finish at Central Park, at 67th Street on West Drive.
What are the expected finishing time for runners in the New York City Marathon.?
Below are the expected estimated times when different groups will begin to cross the finish line.
9:30 a.m. Professional men's wheelchair athletes
9:40 a.m. Professional women's wheelchair athletes
11:05 a.m. Professional women
11:15 a.m. Professional men
11:55 a.m. Remaining runners
8:30 p.m. Final finishers
We will provide a live stream of the finish line throughout the day on Sunday.
We have compiled a full list of Road, street and bridge closures related to the NYC Marathon route map here.
Who are the defending champions of the New York City Marathon?
Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the 2024 women's race, finishing in 2 hours, 24 minutes and 35 seconds. It was her first time running the New York City Marathon.
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the men's race in 2 hours, 7 minutes and 39 seconds. He crossed the finished just six seconds before 2022 champion Evans Chebet.
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What is the prize money for the New York City Marathon?
To be eligible for prize money, runners must finish in 3 hours, 10 minutes, or less. If a participant sets a course record in an event, that athlete will receive an additional $50,000.
The prize money is the same for the men and women, and top American finishers in the men’s and women’s races will receive $25,000.
1st — $100,000
2nd — $60,000
3rd — $40,000
4th — $25,000
5th — $15,000
6th — $10,000
7th — $7,500
8th — $5,000
9th — $2,500
10th — $2,000
2025 New York City Marathon Weather Forecast for Big Apple on Sunday, 2nd November.
Weather forecast for November 2 in New York
The day is warm, cloudy and windy. Average daily high temperature is about 11 degrees above zero, it feels like -2 or -3, and the Wind around, m/s - 15.1-18.5 NW, while the Pressure normal 749−769 mmHg
Weather Update will updated on due time. Stay Tuned
What are the New York City Marathon Course records?
OPEN DIVISION
Men — 2:05:06 (Geoffrey Mutai, 2011)
Women — 2:22:31 (Margaret Okayo, 2003)
WHEELCHAIR DIVISION
Men — 1:25:26 (Marcel Hug, 2022)
Women — 1:42:43 (Susannah Scaroni, 2022)
What celebrities will be running in the 2025 NYC Marathon? Check out the list of Star names
-- The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon is set to have the stars out in a few weeks.
The New York Road Runners on Thursday announced its celebrities lineup of who will be participating in the event, including actor Randall Park.
Park is best known for the ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat will make his 26.2-mile debut on behalf of KultureCity.
CC Sabathia, National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and former Yankees pitcher, to cheer on 55,000+ runners as Grand Marshal
Notable marathon runners include Anthony Ramos, Oliver Phelps, Ben Gibbard, Chloe Lukasiak, Joey Graziadei, Tyler Cameron, and Carl Radke
Here Full list of celebrities runners in this year's marathon includes:
How can I run the 2026 New York City Marathon next year?
There are more than a few entry methods prospective marathon runners can use to lock in their spot for next year’s race, all of which are detailed at length on New York Road Runners’ website. Completing the 9+1 Program, raising money on behalf of a charity, or qualifying by time for your specific age group tend to be the most utilized, though.
Details of the ballot for the 2026 race are not yet available, although it is likely to open in February or March next year.
The entries available to non-guaranteed applicants will be filled through three drawings, one in each of the following applicant pools:
- “NYC metro area” applicants: Residents in and within 60 miles of NYC
- “National” applicants: U.S. residents outside of the NYC metro area
- “International” applicants: Non-U.S. residents, including Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories
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