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NYRR Unlock 26.2 x New Balance

NYRR Unlock 26.2 x New Balance

July 8, 2026, Wednesday at 6:00 PM, New York City - Central Park or Prospect Park

NYRR has partnered with New Balance to bring you the best specialized training to conquer the course and the most innovative gear to help you unlock your maximum potential.

What's Included

  • 16, 90-minute in-person workouts
  • 1 pair of New Balance shoes
  • 1 NYRR Unlock 26.2 x New Balance singlet
  • 1 complimentary entry to special heat at the 2026 New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
  • Other special perks throughout the program
  • Access to NYRR coaches and industry experts
  • 2 private events: Dates TBC (More information will be shared with registered runners)

Dates and Locations

Dates: July 8 – October 28 (no session on September 2)

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Day: Wednesday

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Locations:

  • Prospect Park: ( Location) Meet every Wednesday by steps leading up to the Brooklyn Public Library, across the street from Prospect Park
  • Total Spots: 40
  • Central Park: ( Location) Meet every Wednesday on the grassy knoll, southeast of the USS Maine Monument, behind the bike rental.
  • Total Spots: 80

Price

Member: $475.87

Non-Member: $523.46

More Details

Whatever your reason for taking on 26.2 miles across the five boroughs of NYC, we’ve got you covered!

This 16-week program will provide you with expert coaching, speed and strength workouts, perks, tips on recovery and nutrition, and the knowledge to help you run your best TCS New York City Marathon. Get motivated by the camaraderie, inspiration, and accountability that come from a community of runners, all training for the same race.

Registration opens on June 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Registration OptionRegistration Closed

NYRR Unlock 26.2 x New Balance | Prospect Park

Central Park or Prospect Park|6:00 PM

Meet every Wednesday evening by steps leading up to the Brooklyn Public Library, across the street from Prospect Park.

  • brooklyn
Registration OptionRegistration Closed

NYRR Unlock 26.2 x New Balance | Central Park

Central Park or Prospect Park|6:00 PM

Meet every Wednesday evening on the grassy knoll, southeast of the USS Maine Monument, behind the bike rental.

  • Manhattan

Race Day Information

  • Race-Day Number Pickup Policy

    Check back soon for more details.

    Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive 9+1 credit for the race.

  • Start Location / The Course

    Check back closer to race day for more details.

    We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.

  • Bag Check

    Check back closer to the race for more details.

    Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed. Only clear bags may be checked at bag check; we are unable to check opaque bags of any size.

    NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.

  • Race Amenities

    Check back soon for more details.

  • Prohibited Items

    For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.

  • Race-Day Emergency Phone Number

    In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.

FAQ

  • How is this program different from the NYRR Group Training Weekend Long Run session?

    NYRR Unlock 26.2 x New Balance is a holistic marathon training plan that focuses on speed and endurance workouts and also includes guidance from our NYRR coaches about nutrition, hydration, gear, injury prevention, and other aspects of training to ensure you’re prepared for November 1. Finally, the NYRR Unlock 26.2 x New Balance program includes exciting New Balance gear and perks! The Weekend Long Run session primarily focuses on the endurance aspect of training and does not include New Balance perks.

  • How will the class be structured?

    The class will include a dynamic warm-up, followed by a marathon-specific tempo or interval workout. It will conclude with a cool-down, as well as targeted strength and stretching exercises.