Races Marathon · New York, USA
New York City Marathon
New York City Marathon is a rolling marathon in New York, USA, held each November. Five boroughs and five bridges — constant gentle rises, with First Avenue's roar and a Central Park finish. Early November is usually cool, around 7-14C. The rises around New York are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
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When
November
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Early November is usually cool, around 7-14C.
Racing this course well
Five boroughs and five bridges — constant gentle rises, with First Avenue's roar and a Central Park finish.
The rises around New York are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Pick your goal for New York
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around New York City Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today and rearranges the weeks when life interrupts. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
Everything above stays free and complete — this is an optional next step, not a paywall.
Asked often
- When is the New York City Marathon?
- It is held each November in New York, USA. Check the official New York City Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the New York City Marathon course flat?
- Five boroughs and five bridges — constant gentle rises, with First Avenue's roar and a Central Park finish.
- How should I train for the New York City Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the New York City Marathon: rolling terrain, November conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the New York build.
Not sure what to target? Predict your marathon time from a recent race →
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Build for New York — around your actual life
RunV engineers your block backwards from race day in November — and rebuilds it every time training doesn't go to script.
