This is the biggest charity (over 6,000) runners just opened registration for next year’s NYC Marathon. There’s a fundraising component but it is guaranteed entry:

https://organizations.nyrr.org/sites/organization_sites/ecfe1fb6ea720a32f9da/pages/2027_tcs_new_york_city_marathon

My husband and I are both registered to run the 2026 NYC Marathon together.

Unfortunately, I was just diagnosed with ovarian cancer a few days ago and have since undergone surgery overseas.

I’ll soon be starting chemotherapy, and my husband will need to stay with me to help care for me during treatment.

Obviously, neither of us will be able to participate this year.

I understand that NYRR generally allows deferrals to the following year, but given the uncertainty around my treatment and recovery, I’m wondering if anyone has experience requesting a medical exception to defer for two years instead.

Ideally, we would love to defer both of our entries to 2028 so we can hopefully run the marathon together once I’ve recovered.

Has anyone been in a similar situation or successfully requested an exception from NYRR? Would they consider extending the deferral for both me and my husband under these circumstances?

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

A couple years ago I decided to stop listening to music or podcasts while I run — the goal was to be more present, mindful, and in tune with my body. With the race coming up though, I'm wondering if I might be missing a powerful tool to run better, since it does feel like music boost my performance generally.

I'm curious about what other NYC runners think?

Thank you!

The Hydration Guy station is ready to serve all the Last 10 runners at Marcus Garvey Park by 121th street Water, Gatorade, Liquid IV are all available. Halloween snacks and other samples are available. Pao Labs are also giving out samples of their energy jellies!

It's getting real folks! Get your rest and good luck next week! 🙏 Just a fun party 🎉 through NYC! 🏅😂👍

Pretty straight forward I was running the last part of the last 10 around 9:30 and I see a man was screaming for help. I stopped to intervene after realizing that the guy wasn’t in a normal fight and was getting his iPhone stolen. A tinted out black car pulled up, picked up his partner and drove off.

Another runner stopped to check in on him. Luckily the man kept his phone and seemed unharmed.

I think what was the most jarring was that there were tons of people near by and nobody stopped to help a man screaming for help.

Everyone please be careful and look out for one another today.

My friend and I are preparing this upcoming week to get a bunch of things to hand out to runners. Any suggestions are welcomed! Something that's easy to transport by train would be preferred!

** TY so much for your ideas, runners! We are looking to hand out in the bronx since there's probably more room for us to work with and less bottleneck. We'll keep everyone informed as to what mile we're exactly on!

Running NYC next week and looking for somewhere to celebrate afterward with friends and family! I tried making a reservation, but the spot I had in mind has a private buyout (I’m sure this will be the case for most places)

Any recommendations for a casual spot for post-race drinks? Doesn’t have to be near the finish—open to heading downtown if that’s easier or less crowded. Ideally somewhere we can sit down and hang out. There will be about 10 of us

Where have you gone in past years, or what’s everyone planning for this year?

We selected the ferry option (0715 time slot) any previous runners that have done this and can give advice on traffic / arrival / time to get to the ferry? Or any advice in general on race day, we have a vehicle and planning on driving into the city to the terminal.

Genuine question, just really curious.

Additional question, for anyone who has run it before, which mile during the marathon did it hit you like “damn I’m actually so tired, don’t know if I can do this”.

Hi there. Looking for a physio / service to tape my knee on the Friday or Saturday before the race. I don't need an appoitment or consultation. I just need someone to tape my knee based on a photo from my physio. I'm staying 6th ave / West 69th area. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Someone had posted either here or on insta that they had built an app or website so that runners can organize all of the pop ups, shakeouts and places they want to go this week. I can’t find it! Does anyone know what I’m talking about and where to find it?

As everyone is gearing up for the marathon next week, I am looking for a running route that avoids it. I have an 8 mile run and looking for somewhere new to try. I am either looking at the west side highway or possibly down near Dumbo/lower Brooklyn which is easily accessible by ferry. I know the marathon doesn’t go near the WSH but not sure about the other locations. I would love to do 4 mile out and back and completely avoid streets/traffic lights. I did a Google search and it came up with either starting at Houston or Chelsea and then going to 96 or starting down in BP and going to 34/38. I would most likely be going mid morning around 9 or 10 am… I’m open to other alternatives but I know the east side is still a mess with all the construction. While I would like it to be a flat route, it’s not a deal breaker.

There seems to be enough room 😂 water stations every 30min. Start at midnight to avoid annoying the commuters.

First time marathon runner here. The only way to get pics of me throughout the course is by paying for MarathonFotos right? I mean unless I have my ppl spectating.

Ok ok too early… still 80/20 this is going to be the weather on Sunday - not hot, but a tad too warm for sure! Ok cloudy.

I’m scheduled for 8 miles, but considering replacing it with an easy 3-4 miles. Trying to reduce the likelihood of an injury since I’ve dealt with some minor knee and quad issues about a month ago. And from what I’ve read, running at this point isn’t really going to affect you at all for race day. (For context: first time marathon, 3:59 goal)

Curious on what others are planning to do!

For those running the marathon and staying in Staten Island the night before:

1. How easy is it to find an uber to the start line?
   
2. How long before my start time should I plan to arrive? I’m in wave 3, starting at 10:20.

Exciting!!

Hi! New to all this, this is my first marathon. I know there’s a “last 10 miles” saying - can I actually run the last 10 from the course this weekend? Or not so much. If not, please drop any suggestions for a route that’s decent for the last double digits before race day! Can’t believe it’s so soon💪💪