Race Date – Sunday 5th November 2025 -TBC
Start – Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island
Finish – Central Park, New York City
Distance – Marathon I 26.2 miles
Region – Only available to UK runners
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TCS New York City Marathon for Get Kids Going!
WE’VE GOT SOME OF THE BEST FUNDRAISING TARGETS YOU’LL FIND!
Just look at what we are offering to all our runners…
If you raise £2,495 or more we will give you a refund of the cost of your Race Entry and Hotel Accommodation for 4 nights!*
All our runners will receive …
TCS New York City Marathon Finishers Medal
Official Finishers Shirt
The services of overseas representatives: daily hotel visits, escort to the marathon expo and race start line
A complimentary 5k warm up run on Saturday morning
International Parade of Nations Parade and Fireworks
A pre-race briefing at and full marathon support
Bus transfer to the start of the marathon from 42nd Street or other similar locations
Training programme
Online Fundraising and Information Pack
Individual online fundraising page
Personal Trainer Advice Email Hotline
Nutritional advice from our professional nutritionist
Regular updates and team support
Get Kids Going! Technical Running Shirt
TCS New York City Marathon
Big by name and big by nature, like the city, The New York City Marathon is larger than life and undeniably an amazing member of the Abbot World Marathon Majors.
From humble beginnings in 1970 with just 127 entrants and 55 finishers running through Central Park, to today, 26.2 miles winding through the towering buildings and bustling streets of all five boroughs.
Run Through All Five Boroughs
At the Verrazzano Bridge, 53,000 participants, from professional athletes to fun runners, gather eagerly, preparing to race. They set off through the streets of Brooklyn, lined with enthusiastic spectators cheering them on.
The marathon route initially guides runners through Queens, subsequently taking them to the Bronx, and eventually reaching the bustling streets of Manhattan. Ultimately, the race concludes in Central Park, returning to its historical starting point.
Carnival-like Atmosphere
In conclusion, the New York City Marathon transcends just the diverse array of national and international runners. It equally celebrates the thousands of dedicated volunteers and supportive crowds. This collective enthusiasm creates a carnival-like atmosphere, truly elevating the event to a grand scale.
Get Kids Going!
Get Kids Going! is a national charity which gives disabled children and young people, up to the age of 26 years, the wonderful opportunity of participating in sport. We provide them with specially built sports wheelchairs so they can therefore do: athletics, marathons, tennis, skiing, rugby, sailing, basketball, snowboarding as well as many other sports.
Get Kids Going! inspires young people to compete in sporting events, from start to paralympic level, by also giving them annual sports grants to help with their; training, travel, competition fees and the development of sports’ equipment. With your help many of these amazing youngsters can become world record holders and paralympic champions!
Please only click the above box if you have your own entry place from the TCS New York City Ballot, your running club or company.
*To qualify for a cost refund you must have given us all your sponsorship and/or donations by 1st February 2026.
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