Register with an Official Charity Partner, earn guaranteed entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, and help us toward our goal of raising more than $100 million for charity this year!

Non-full-time residents of the United States can book their 2026 marathon package with guaranteed entry through an Official International Tour Operator. Marathon packages can include hotel and/or flight to New York City.

The application to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon non-guaranteed entry drawing will be open from February 4 - 25, 2026. A drawing for accepted entries will take place on March 4, 2026.

Current members of New York Road Runners who meet the eligibility criteria and apply to the non-guaranteed general entry drawing will automatically be entered into the NYRR Member-Only Second-Chance Drawing on March 4, 2026. Members selected in the second-chance drawing will be automatically charged the full registration fee.

NYRR members who, in 2025, run nine qualifying NYRR races and volunteer at one qualifying event are eligible to claim guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon during the guaranteed entry claim period from February 4 - 25, 2026. To be considered a member, you must have an active membership by December 31, 2025.

NYRR Philanthropic Members at the 5K and 10K level receive guaranteed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon and VIP runner hospitality, plus guaranteed entry to the United Airlines NYC Half and the RBC Brooklyn Half in thanks for their support of NYRR's vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running. If you have questions about our Philanthropic Member program, please email us at philmembership@nyrr.org.

2026 TCS New York City Marathon entries are sold out! Philanthropic Memberships will now include an entry to the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon.

Fundraisers get guaranteed entry, expert coaching and a virtual training platform, VIP race day perks, a TFK singlet, and the opportunity to help keep kids and communities healthy and fit. Registration opened on October 26, 2025.

By joining NYRR Team for Climate, you are pledging to help reduce the carbon footprint of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon and support NYRR on its journey toward Net Zero by 2040. Applications to join the program will launch on April 23 at 12:00 p.m. ET and will be open through 12:00 p.m. ET on May 7 or until the form has reached capacity.

Runners who are selected for and complete the 2025 Virtual TCS New York City Marathon - Guaranteed Entry tier will be shipped a Virtual TCS New York City Marathon finisher medal and will earn guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon (claimed during the guaranteed entry claim period from February 4 - 25, 2026).

Runners who meet time standards in 2026 at specific NYRR races are eligible for guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon. Runners who qualify at an eligible NYRR race can claim their guaranteed non-complimentary entry during the claim period (dates TBD). NYRR offers a limited number of entries to athletes who meet the time qualifying standards at a certified full marathon race that is not held by NYRR. All athletes who meet the time qualifying standards are invited to apply, however submission of a qualifying time does not guarantee entry. Time-qualifying runners can apply for guaranteed non-complimentary entry during the Non-NYRR TQ application period (dates TBD).

Runners who finish their 15th New York City Marathon are eligible for non-complimentary, guaranteed entry in future years. These runners can claim their non-complimentary, guaranteed entry during the claim period from February 4 - 25, 2026.

Entrants who canceled their entry to the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon according to the cancellation guidelines and meet the guaranteed entry eligibility criteria are eligible to claim guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2026 race during the guaranteed entry claim period from February 4 - 25, 2026.