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TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 12M - Volunteers

  • 9+1 Credit

August 15, 2026, Saturday at 4:30 AM, Manhattan - Central Park

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Start and Finish

Central Park|5:30 AM

Location: Central Park - North Meadow Ballfield #8 5:30 AM - 11:00 AM Volunteers will assist at the start and finish of the race. At the start, they will assist with loading the corrals, ensuring all runners go into the appropriate corral.

  • 9+1
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Fluid Station North

Central Park|5:30 AM

Location: Central Park - North Meadow Ballfield #8 5:30 AM - 12:00 PM Volunteers help keep race participants hydrated with water and Gatorade on the course.

  • 9+1
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Post-Race Amenities

Central Park|6:00 AM

Location: Central Park - North Meadow Ballfield #8 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM Volunteers will assist with the set up and break down of the amenities area in the finish walk off.

  • 9+1
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Bag Check

Central Park|5:00 AM

Location: Central Park - North Meadow Ballfield #8 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM Volunteers will assist with the collection and organization of runner baggage.

  • 9+1
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Course Marshal North

Central Park|6:00 AM

Location: Central Park - North Meadow Ballfield #8 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM Volunteers cheer on runners as well as help to keep runners, spectators, and park patrons safe.

  • 9+1
Registration OptionCompleted

Fluid Station South

Central Park|5:30 AM

Location: Central Park - Fluid Station on West Drive near 62nd Street 5:30 AM - 12:00 PM Volunteers help keep race participants hydrated with water and Gatorade on the course.

  • 9+1
Registration OptionCompleted

Course Marshal South

Central Park|6:00 AM

Location: Central Park - Fluid Station on West Drive near 62nd Street 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM Volunteers cheer on runners as well as help to keep runners, spectators, and park patrons safe.

  • 9+1
Registration OptionCompleted

NYRR Ambassador

Central Park|5:00 AM

Location: Central Park - North Meadow Ballfield #8 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM Volunteers will act as representatives for NYRR, assisting with runner lines, answering athletes’ questions and directing athletes around race day central.

  • 9+1

Race Day Information

  • Race-Day Number Pickup Policy

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    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

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    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

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    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

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  • 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.