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April 19, 2026 · New York City

Run the
City.
Own the
Finish.

26.2 miles through Manhattan's pre-dawn streets. The 2026 Stride Marathon opens registration for 11,437 spots — and they go fast.

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Your Bib Awaits

Wave A7:00 AM
Distance26.2 mi
Spots Left847
The Community

Every face
has a story.

Runner with bib grimacing at mile twenty, sweat-soaked and pushing through the wall, arms pumping hard against the asphalt
Mile 20 Wall
Group of charity runners in matching orange shirts carrying a banner with a name written in large letters across their backs
Team Spirit
Runner crossing the finish line tape with arms raised in elation, face showing pure exhausted joy
The Tape
Close-up of a runner crushing a foam cup in their fist mid-race, electrolyte liquid spilling, pace band visible on wrist
Aid Station
11,437

Finishers

14

Countries Represented

6:23

Average Pace / Mile

Pre-dawn start line with thousands of numbered bibs stretching into the darkness, streetlights casting violet halos
The Start
Veteran ultra runner at mile twenty-four with a focused thousand-yard stare, knowing every step of this course by memory
The Veterans

"Every finisher gets a medal.
Only one gets yours."

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The Course

26.2 miles through
the city's heart.

Aerial view of New York City marathon course route winding through Manhattan streets with runners visible as a dense colorful river

847 ft

Elevation Gain

14

Aid Stations

2:04:11

Course Record

Aid Stations — Know Every Flavor

mi 5

Brooklyn Bridge Approach

Citrus Electrolyte

mi 10

East River Esplanade

Berry Hydration

mi 13.1

Midtown Tunnel Underpass

Lemon-Lime + Gel

mi 18

Central Park South

Cola + Banana

mi 22

Harlem River Drive

Tropical Electrolyte

mi 25

Fifth Avenue Final Push

Water + Ice Cups

Wave Start Times — April 19, 2026

Wave A — Elite

Bibs 1–500

Qualifier

Sub 3:00

Gun Time

7:00 AM

Wave B — Championship

Bibs 501–2,000

Qualifier

3:00–3:30

Gun Time

7:15 AM

Wave C — Competitive

Bibs 2,001–5,000

Qualifier

3:30–4:00

Gun Time

7:30 AM

Wave D — General

Bibs 5,001–9,000

Qualifier

4:00–5:00

Gun Time

7:45 AM

Wave E — Open

Bibs 9,001–11,437

Qualifier

5:00+

Gun Time

8:00 AM

* Wave assignments based on verified qualifying times.Verify your time →

The Experience

The finish line
is just the beginning.

Runners crossing the finish line at Stride Marathon with personalized finisher medals being placed around their necks, crowd cheering in the background
Race Day Atmosphere

When the crowd
roars you home.

Post-race beer garden celebration with runners holding cold craft beers, medals around necks, smiling and celebrating their finish
Finish Line Festival

Beer Garden
+ Live Music

Personalized Finisher Medal

Your name, your bib number, your finish time — engraved on this year's limited edition medal. No two are identical.

2026 Edition

Finish Line Beer Garden

Post-race cold craft beer from Brooklyn Brewery, live DJ, food trucks, and the best 90 minutes of your week.

Central Park South

Live Split Tracking

Real-time GPS splits texted to your emergency contact every 5 miles. Your crew knows exactly when to cheer.

Free for all runners

Pace Group Leaders

From 3:00 to 6:30, every 15 minutes has a certified pace leader. Find your group at the start village — they'll carry you home.

22 pace groups
847 spots remaining · Registration closes March 31

Your legs are
already running.

April 19, 2026. New York City. 26.2 miles of streets that were made for this moment.

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USATF Certified Course
NYRR Sanctioned
World Athletics Label
Free cancellation until Feb 28