Where to watch the New York City Marathon 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · Staten Island to Central Park · Waves 9:10, 9:45, 10:20, 10:55, 11:30 AM

The New York City Marathon starts at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island and runs through all five boroughs to the finish in Central Park. In 2026 it marks 50 years of the five-borough course, with a new route through the Bronx near mile 20. These are the places to cheer along the way, with their cheering hours and the nearest subway stop.

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Cheer zones by neighborhood

Bay Ridge

Miles 2 to 4

Fourth Avenue

Miles 2 to 4 · Viewing area · 8:00 AM to 12:18 PM

Nearest subway: 86 St (R), 1 min walk

Catch runners as they come off the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and head up Fourth Avenue. No spectators at the start or on the bridge.

Sunset Park

Mile 5.6

Jiggle Studio

Mile 5.6 · Cheer zone · 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Nearest subway: 36 St (D, N and R), 2 min walk

A watch party at Minnie's Bar on Fourth Avenue, right on the course, with coffee and restrooms.

Downtown Brooklyn

Mile 8

Fourth Ave and Flatbush Ave

Mile 8 · Viewing area · 8:00 AM to 1:38 PM

Nearest subway: Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (2, 3, 4, D, N, Q and R), 1 min walk

Fort Greene

Miles 8.2 to 8.5

NYRR Member Cheer Zone, Fort Greene

Mile 8.2 · Official cheer zone · 8:00 AM to 1:41 PM

Nearest subway: Fulton St (G), 4 min walk

For NYRR members.

Achilles International, Fort Greene

Mile 8.3 · Cheer zone · 8:00 AM to 1:43 PM

Nearest subway: Fulton St (G), 1 min walk

One of three Achilles International cheer stations, at 73 Lafayette Avenue.

The Brave House

Mile 8.5 · Cheer zone · 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Nearest subway: Lafayette Av (C), 3 min walk

The Brave House cheers its runners outside Black Iris on Lafayette Avenue, then follows them by subway to miles 18 and 23.

Clinton Hill

Mile 9.4

GoldFinger Track Club and Cap City Runners

Mile 9.4 · Cheer zone · 8:00 AM to 2:01 PM

Nearest subway: Bedford-Nostrand Avs (G), 4 min walk

Two run clubs cheering together at 967 Bedford Avenue, by DeKalb Avenue.

Williamsburg

Miles 10 to 13

Williamsburg and Greenpoint

Miles 10 to 13 · Viewing area · 8:00 AM to 2:34 PM

Nearest subway: Bedford Av (L), 3 min walk

Sidewalks lined with shops and restaurants on the way to the Pulaski Bridge.

Long Island City

Miles 13.4 to 14.1

Pulaski Bridge, Queens side

Mile 13.4 · Viewing area · 8:00 AM to 3:04 PM

Nearest subway: 21 St (G), 3 min walk

The bridge itself is closed to spectators; fans cheer on the Queens side, just past halfway.

November Project NYC

Mile 14.1 · Cheer zone · 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Nearest subway: Court Sq (7, E and G), 5 min walk

A cheer station outside the Movement climbing gym on 44th Drive, on the runners' left.

Achilles International, Long Island City

Mile 14.1 · Cheer zone · 8:00 AM to 3:16 PM

Nearest subway: Court Sq (7, E and G), 4 min walk

One of three Achilles International cheer stations, at 44th Drive and 21st Street.

Upper East Side

Miles 16 to 18

Shokz

Mile 16.9 · Cheer zone · 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Nearest subway: 72 St (Q), 8 min walk

The headphone brand's cheer zone on First Avenue. Shokz gives the mile but not the cross street.

First Avenue

Miles 16 to 18 · Viewing area · 8:00 AM to 4:02 PM

Nearest subway: 86 St (Q), 9 min walk

Crowds line the sidewalks for miles, with bars and restaurants all along the avenue.

Brasil Run Club

Mile 17.6 · Cheer zone · 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Nearest subway: 86 St (Q), 6 min walk

A Brazilian running community's cheer zone on First Avenue. Free with an RSVP, which opens Oct 18.

Achilles International, Upper East Side

Mile 17.7 · Cheer zone · 8:00 AM to 4:14 PM

Nearest subway: 96 St (Q), 5 min walk

One of three Achilles International cheer stations, at First Avenue and 94th Street.

East Harlem

Miles 18 to 20

rabbit and Women Make Moves

Mile 18.3 · Cheer zone · 8:00 AM to 4:23 PM

Nearest subway: 103 St (6), 10 min walk

The running brand rabbit and Women Make Moves cheer together at East 106th Street and First Avenue.

East Harlem

Miles 18 to 20 · Viewing area · 8:00 AM to 4:26 PM

Nearest subway: 110 St (6), 9 min walk

Midnight Runners and No Name Athletic Club

Mile 18.7 · Cheer zone · 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Nearest subway: 116 St (6), 10 min walk

Two run clubs' cheer squad at 2211 First Avenue, near 115th Street, on the runners' left.

Charity Cheer Zone

Miles 19 to 20 · Official cheer zone · 8:00 AM to 4:34 PM

Nearest subway: 116 St (6), 11 min walk

At First Avenue and 120th Street, cheering runners raising funds for NYRR's charity partners.

Harlem

Miles 21.7 to 22.3

NYRR Member Cheer Zone, Harlem

Mile 21.7 · Official cheer zone · 8:00 AM to 5:17 PM

Nearest subway: 125 St (2 and 3), 5 min walk

For NYRR members.

Harlem Run

Mile 21.7 · Cheer zone · 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Nearest subway: 125 St (2 and 3), 5 min walk

Harlem's run crew cheers at Fifth Avenue and East 124th Street, on the runners' left.

American Indian Community House

Mile 22 · Cheer zone · 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Nearest subway: 116 St (2 and 3), 7 min walk

A cheer section at 120th Street and Fifth Avenue, where the course comes back onto Fifth after Marcus Garvey Park.

Upper West Side Runners

Mile 22.2 · Cheer zone · 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Nearest subway: 116 St (2 and 3), 6 min walk

The club cheers uptown, on the east side of Fifth Avenue between 119th and 120th Streets.

Central Park Run Club

Mile 22.3 · Cheer zone · 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Nearest subway: 116 St (2 and 3), 5 min walk

At 1400 Fifth Avenue, by 116th Street, on the west side of the avenue.

East Harlem

Mile 22.8

Keep The Pace Endurance Club

Mile 22.8 · Cheer zone · 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Nearest subway: 110 St-Malcolm X Plaza (2 and 3), 7 min walk

At Fifth Avenue and East 107th Street, on the runners' right, beside Central Park.

Upper East Side

Miles 23 to 24

Fifth Avenue

Miles 23 to 24 · Viewing area · 8:00 AM to 5:46 PM

Nearest subway: 96 St (6), 9 min walk

Museum Mile, from East 105th to East 90th Street, the last stretch before Central Park.

Midtown

Mile 25.8

United Airlines Zone

Mile 25.8 · Official cheer zone · 8:00 AM to 6:23 PM

Nearest subway: 59 St-Columbus Circle (1, A, C and D), 1 min walk

At Columbus Circle.

Central Park

Mile 26.1

Finish grandstand and standing area

Mile 26.1 · Viewing area · 8:00 AM to 6:28 PM

Nearest subway: 72 St (C), 7 min walk

Grandstand seats need tickets; enter at West 62nd Street and Broadway. The standing area runs from Columbus Circle to the grandstands. No chairs.

Questions

When is the New York City Marathon 2026?

Sunday, November 1, 2026, from Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, to Central Park. Wave 1 starts at 9:10 AM, Wave 2 at 9:45 AM, Wave 3 at 10:20 AM, Wave 4 at 10:55 AM and Wave 5 at 11:30 AM, New York time.

Where can I watch the New York City Marathon?

Race Together maps 28 places to cheer along the course, from Fourth Avenue in Bay Ridge (miles 2 to 4) to Finish grandstand and standing area in Central Park (mile 26.1). The most are in Harlem (5) and Upper East Side (4).

When will my runner pass each cheer zone?

It depends on their wave and finish time. Open the cheer map, set both, and every zone shows when they'll pass. For example, a runner in Wave 2 on pace for a 4h finish reaches halfway (mile 13.1) at about 11:45 AM.

How do I get around on race day?

Take the subway. Each cheer zone in this guide lists its nearest subway stop and about how long the walk is, and the cheer map can show the subway lines and stations.

Can I watch at the start or on the bridges?

No. There's no spectator viewing at the start or on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, and spectators aren't allowed on any of the course's bridges. The Pulaski Bridge is closed to spectators too; fans cheer on its Queens side.

Is Race Together the official New York City Marathon site?

No. Race Together is an independent spectator map, not affiliated with the TCS New York City Marathon. For road closures and race-day updates, see nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon.

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