The TCS New York City Marathon is a 26.2-mile race held on the first Sunday in November that threads through all five boroughs and draws one of the world’s largest fields. As one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, it sits alongside the other flagship city marathons and is a bucket-list goal for runners worldwide.

In 2026, the TCS New York City Marathon will take place on the 1st November.

The simplest way to lock in your place is to book a Keith Prowse Travel package that includes guaranteed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon.As an authorised partner, we receive a guaranteed allocation of race entries. This means that even if you miss out in the public ballot, you can still secure your spot by purchasing one of our official travel packages. Please note packages are strictly limited and only available to Australian residents.

Once you reserve your package, we allocate your entry from our dedicated allotment, guide you through the official registration steps, and handle the key logistics that matter on race weekend.

Our New York Marathon packages are designed to make race week smooth. Core inclusions feature guaranteed marathon entry, centrally located accommodation, transfers to the Staten Island start on race morning, a pre-race briefing with tips, on-ground support staff and a relaxed post-race celebration. Supporter options are available for family and friends who want to be part of the weekend without running.

The five-borough course begins inside Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island, crosses the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge into Brooklyn, moves through Queens, enters Manhattan over the Queensboro Bridge, briefly visits the Bronx, then returns to Manhattan for a Central Park finish near West 67th Street by Tavern on the Green. The bridges and the rolling final miles in the park add late-race challenge.

Our packages include a transfer to the starting point on Staten Island, so you can relax and follow a clear timetable.

All runners collect their bib and race materials at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. You will be asked to reserve a pickup time slot during race-week planning to keep lines moving. The Expo runs in the days before the race and is an ideal place to make any last-minute gear purchases.

Race day brings extensive street closures across all five boroughs, especially around the final miles in and around Central Park. Subways are the most reliable way for supporters to move between viewing points. Allow extra time for station crowds and security screening near the park. NYRR and local media publish updated closure maps and travel advice in the lead-up to the event.

Early November usually brings cool, crisp conditions well suited to distance running. Pack light layers you can shed at the start, a hat and gloves for the wait in the Start Village, and comfortable layers for the post-race walk out of Central Park. Spectators should dress warmly and wear supportive shoes to move between viewing points efficiently.

Yes. Our Runner & Supporter packages pair your guaranteed entry with accommodation and curated supporter experiences. We can give tips to help supporters plan smart viewing routes, navigate subways and enjoy race-week festivities around Central Park, Midtown and the boroughs, then bring everyone together for hosted meet-ups across the weekend.

The TCS New York City Marathon is in high demand and sells out quickly. We recommend securing your place as early as possible to avoid missing out.

We recommend purchasing travel insurance. Our consultants can arrange this for you.

Flights are not included in our packages unless specifically mentioned in the product details. Flights can be added to any of our experiences and this can be arranged through our travel consultants.

In general, our event package prices are shown on a per person twin or double share room basis, unless otherwise specified. Please note a single occupancy surcharge applies for solo passengers.

Once your payment has been processed, you will receive a booking confirmation with your reservation number. A detailed travel itinerary will be emailed approximately 2-3 weeks before your event.

Our team are always available should you have any questions or concerns.

Our payment terms vary depending on the event, however our standard payment terms is typically a 50% upfront deposit, with the remaining 50% balance due 3 months before the event. If the event is less than 3 months away, the price must be paid in full.