New York City Marathon 2024: Where to watch along the course, Best Places to watch the race in Big Apple in Person.
The New York City Marathon is set to get underway on Sunday with 50,000 runners across all five boroughs.
Groups start heading out on the 26.2-mile course beginning at 8 a.m. and friends, families, and spectators can watch from miles 3 to 26.
Marathon officials said no spectator viewing is allowed at the start or on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The race ends at 67 Street on West Drive, where there is a ticketed grandstand section or standing areas available inside Central Park.
The recommended viewing locations are:
Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn (Miles 2-4)
Fourth Avenue and Flatbush Avenue (Mile 8)
Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Brooklyn (Miles 10-13)
Pulaski Bridge (Mile 13.1)
First Avenue, Manhattan (Miles 16-18)
East Harlem (Miles 18-20)
Charity Cheer Zone, First Avenue and 120th Street (Miles 19-20)
Fifth Avenue, East 90th Street-East 105th Street (Miles 23-24)
United Airlines Zone at Columbus Circle
Race officials recommend taking the subway to navigate the course area on Sunday.
New York City Marathon 2024: Best Places to watch NYC Marathon in Person
Here are the recommended on-course viewing locations from the NYRR.
There is no spectator viewing at the start or on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Watch the start on via the broadcast (info coming soon), and follow runners’ progress via the TCS New York City Marathon App Powered by Tata Consultancy Services, available in mid-October.
Recommended On-Course Viewing Locations
Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn (Miles 2-4): Catch runners as they exit the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and move along Fourth Avenue. Subway: R
Fourth Avenue and Flatbush Avenue (Mile 8): Subway: B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, 5
Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Brooklyn (Miles 10-13): Claim sidewalk space along streets lined with shops and restaurants and encourage runners as they head toward the Pulaski Bridge to cross into Queens. Subway: G, L, M, J
Pulaski Bridge (Mile 13.1): The Pulaski Bridge, which connects Brooklyn to Queens, is closed to spectators; many fans cheer on the Queens side, just past the race’s halfway mark. Subway: 7, G, E
First Avenue, Manhattan (Miles 16-18): Spectators line the sidewalks and shout encouragement at this exciting part of the course. The avenue’s many bars and restaurants contribute to the festive atmosphere. Subway: N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6, F
East Harlem (Miles 18-20): Also known as Spanish Harlem, this neighborhood is home to a vibrant Latinx community. This is a perfect location to cheer and help keep the runners' motivation high. Subway: 6
Charity Cheer Zone, First Avenue and 120th Street (Miles 19-20): Help celebrate thousands of runners who have chosen to add meaning to their run by raising funds for one of NYRR’s 500+ official charity partners. Subway: 6
Fifth Avenue, East 90th Street-East 105th Street (Miles 23-24): This stretch of Fifth Avenue is a cultural hub as well as a crucial spot to catch your runners before they enter Central Park. Subway: Q, 4, 5, 6
United Airlines Zone: Columbus Circle. Subway: A, C, D, 1
The race finishes at 67th Street on West Drive. Spectators can access the final approach to the finish in two ways:
Grandstand Seating: Tickets are required and will be available for purchase soon. Enter at West 62nd Street and Broadway with your Grandstand tickets.
Standing Spectator Area: Located inside Central Park from Columbus Circle to the south end of the grandstands, approximately 500 feet before the finish. NYPD, NYRR, and the NYC Parks Department may limit access at times, based on capacity. No chairs or seats are provided or allowed.
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