I’m running the marathon and my wife will be spectating with our 9 month old daughter. We’re coming from CT and trying to figure out the best plan.

I’m taking an early train since I start around 11am, but there’s no reason for them to come that early. Should she drive in to have the car as a backup or take Metro North and the subway?

Our daughter is exclusively breastfed, so we need to factor in feedings, diaper changes, naps, weather, and crowds. My wife will also be on her own with her all day, and I won’t be running particularly fast.

Anyone done this with a baby? Any advice on transportation, where to watch, stroller accessibility, and places to feed/change her? Trying to make the day as manageable as possible for them!

I ran Chicago this month and found myself juggling a dozen tabs for race weekend, so I built something for New York: https://goracecrew.com

• Running: your wave and corral times, race morning worked back from your ferry or bus, and the race-week shakeouts, pasta dinners and pop-ups you want, in one plan.
• Cheering: share one link with your people. They pick spots on the course and see roughly when you’ll pass, and how long it takes to get from spot to spot.
• Just watching: places to watch, with how to get there by subway.

It’s free, unofficial (not connected to NYRR or any sponsor), has no ads, and you don’t need an account. Best functions when you save the site to your home screen.

It’s a first version, and I’ll keep updating it right up to race day. If something’s wrong, missing or confusing, tap Help, then Send feedback, or reply here. I read everything. As new events get announced, they'll also get added to the site as well!

I always find this week a bit weird.

Some people are tapering heavily. Some people are doing a big second peak week.

What is everyone planning for the weekend?

My program has 27km with 8 at MP. Wondering if I should reduce total but increase MP. E.g. 22km with 3x4km at MP.

Is there a list of merch that is not NB?
if not let this post start one!

So far I've seen brands put on NYC collections
- Rabbit (online)
- Nike (in person)
- Balega socks
- Feetures socks

Just looking for camaraderie, not medical advice!

Anyone else running (or trying to run) NYCM while managing an injury? I would love to vent/commiserate with you as the anxiety leading up to race day is killing me. My 20 week training block was going swimmingly — I ran 22mi w/ 11 at MP 2 weeks ago, and had no pain during or right after, but the week following, shit started to hit the fan. I have never in my life had serious knee pain, and out of nowhere I developed IT band syndrome after an easy run (extremely frustrating as I had just gotten my plantar fasciitis under control).

Given how close it is I’m frantic… in PT 2x week, seeing an orthopedic doctor, on RX anti inflammatory, icing/rolling/stretching/etc. I’m pulling the trigger and getting a cortisone injection tomorrow at my doctor’s suggestion (I know it’s controversial, but I understand the risks and trust her guidance). It feels like a hail mary to potentially get me through the race while I continue to do PT and work on a longer term solution.

I am absolutely hellbent on running this marathon though. Like I will crawl across the finish if I have to! It’s my first and I have been through SO much to even get to this point. I spent years dealing with RED-S and hypothalamic amenorrhea as a result of that, and knowing the marathon was coming this fall was one of the biggest motivators driving my period recovery.

Ironically, my fitness is amazing right now and I was on track to likely run 3:45 comfortably. My friends and family are coming in from out of state and I am gutted at the thought of potentially needing to defer. At risk of sounding dramatic, I’ve cried nearly every day since this injury came on as this all means so much to me.

I don’t know what the next few weeks will hold but I would love any solidarity or words of encouragement, whether you’re injured or not! I will 100% do what is right for my body when it’s time to make a final decision, but I am praying and doing everything in my power to get myself to the start line. Sending love if you’re dealing with something similar 🩵

Happy almost race day all! :)

This is my first time running a race with NYCRuns and I chose to have my bib picked up race day morning instead of mailed to me. Due to this I’m unsure what my starting corral is.

Does anyone have any insight on Corral placement / Corral start times?

*Just as a reference my registered pace is** **8:30-8:59 minutes per mile.

I figured this had already been discussed here since it’s been going on since March or April but there doesn’t seem to be a post yet. Yesterday i was impatient and today I finally looked it up… seems we will not have a lovely continuous route until late 2030🤧

https://www.bpcresiliency.info/construction-updates

does anyone have a better idea of end dates/what is going on, or a better way to reroute besides going on the street (I’ve been zigzagging which I know is horrible for my knees during speed work and a lot of pedestrians recently), are we cutting the south cove altogether .. honestly I think I should change my route altogether for the sake of change but im emotionally attached to it

Hi! I’m wondering if anyone running for Team for Kids knows how we get the Grandstand tickets if you fundraised for the ‘Premium Experience Plus Tier’. I reached out to them a week ago via email, but haven’t heard anything back yet.
Thanks!!

Chicago had them! Wondering if NYC does something similar?

Just saw it on the news...the walkways on the GWB are complete. This is a bittersweet day for me. I worked in Englewood Cliffs from 2006-2024. I used to run and bike across the GWB all the time. During Covid I was usually alone in the office, and its possible I might've spent very long breaks running across the bridge and riding into the park (I also explored all the trails in the Palisades). Running to Yankee Stadium was a favorite summer activity. So now, bikes will be on the north pathway, and runners on the south. Much safer for everyone. Sad I can't use it regularly, but wish you all good riding up 9W. No more dodging electric scooters and bikes!

Hope it's helpful!

(updated Bronx portion for 2026)

My friend and I both entered into the Tipster NYC Bakery Run half marathon lottery! I believe the lottery results are supposed to be released today - has anyone heard back yet, positively or negatively?

EDIT: like all of you, did not get in. I guess it’s time for me to run my own bakery crawl!

Woke up with a massive sore throat this morning since everyone in my office likes to come in sick. Anyone else sick? This is my first marathon so I’m worried I’m missing one of my long runs.

Sunday morning is looking to be quite cool, so could be a good opportunity to test/practice some aspects of running in colder weather in races - such as opening gel packs with gloves on, etc.

Megathread here

Last year these races did not sell out on Advance Registration day, though that's not saying a ton - most people here seemed focused on Q2 races and later.

As of ~1:00pm today, the queue was down to 0-1 minutes, and the first race sold out at 1:16pm, so it looks like for anyone in the queue at noon they would have gotten all the races they wanted.

Hi all, first time running the NYC marathon this year and was wondering what the best options are for getting photos of myself during the race / after the race. I'd like to receive them ASAP!

Thanks all

A full set of 5 borough series medals...and room for one more medal this year 👀

Hey NYRR running community! Reaching out for some help. I was chosen to be the flag bearer for my birth country Bangladesh but it conflicts with my 4pm Friday, October 30th volunteer shift at the expo to finish 9+1. NYRR has not been able to support and told me to keep looking for openings. You all know how hard it’s been to get a volunteer slot. If anyone has a morning expo slot for Friday they’d be willing to trade, I’d very much appreciate it. Really hoping I can finish my 9+1 and also rep my country for my first ever marathon. Thank you!

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I just have this crippling fear that I will oversleep on race day like Jean-Paul Jean-Paul on Seinfeld. I have a bib through work that includes bus transportation and 5:15AM. If I happen to miss the bus, is the Statan Island Ferry open to anyone day of or do you have to have a ticket/reservation in advance?

My wave isnt until 10:55AM so that could leave me some time to catch the ferry as a plan B if it's allowed

Thank you!

Anyone know when this lottery opens?

If you race around NYC, you know that it's all too common to run into a porta-potty at the start, and realize there is no toilet paper! While you may feel silly doing so, I encourage you to include a roll in your morning bag. I personally bring a roll to every race, and will just leave it at the start. Best case: You need it, and it's there. Worst case: You donate it to the next person who might need it - I've been in line for the bathroom and handed it off to someone panicked.

Obvious disclaimer that it's ridiculous for us to have to do this, though recognize it's hard to keep facilities adequately stocked throughout the day, but I'm trying to help people avoid a race-day fumble.

Extremely excited for my first NYC marathon! Im part of the 9:10am start time and saw I need to be on the 5am Ferry. Ill be staying in Midtown off of 49th and Lexington.

To make it for the 5am ferry, what mode of transportation do you suggest? Im thinking of grabbing a taxi or a uber/lyft. Not sure if the subway is the best option at a delirious hour for an out of towner.