New York City Marathon Poster
The world's largest marathon and one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, traversing all five New York City boroughs.
- City
- New York
- Country
- USA
- Distance
- 42.2 km / 26.2 mi
- Date
- November 1, 2026 (approx.)
The New York City Marathon is a marathon of 42.2 km (26.2 mi), based in New York, USA, usually in November. Drop in your GPX, TCX, FIT or KML file to create a custom poster of your route.
Official race website: New York City Marathon
More posters in USA: Boston Marathon , Chicago Marathon , Honolulu Marathon . Other Marathon posters: Tokyo Marathon , London Marathon , Berlin Marathon .
The New York City Marathon course
The point-to-point course begins on Staten Island and immediately climbs the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge before passing through all five boroughs. Runners cross Brooklyn and Queens, climb the Queensboro Bridge into Manhattan onto First Avenue, briefly enter the Bronx, then return to Manhattan and finish in Central Park. The route is net-flat overall but features several sharp bridge climbs and rolling Central Park hills near the end, which make it considerably tougher than its modest total elevation suggests.
- Profile
- Rolling
- Elevation gain
- 250 m
- First held
- 1970
- Field size
- ~55,646
- Course record (M)
- 2:04:58
- Course record (W)
- 2:19:51
Typical race-day conditions: Early November in New York is typically cool, often 7-13C, sometimes windy on the exposed bridges.
What your New York City Marathon poster could look like
Style examples with illustrative routes — upload your own GPS file below and your real route & stats replace these.
Make your own New York City Marathon poster — right here
The official New York City Marathon course is already loaded. Add your finish time, tweak the design, and download a print-ready poster — free, no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the New York City Marathon?
- The New York City Marathon is typically held in November — around November 1, 2026 (check the official race site for the confirmed 2026 date).
- How long is the New York City Marathon?
- 42.2 km (26.2 mi) — full marathon distance.
- Where is the New York City Marathon held?
- The New York City Marathon is held in New York, USA.
- Who organises the New York City Marathon?
- The New York City Marathon is organised by New York Road Runners, whose official website has entry and course details.
- Where can I find official New York City Marathon information?
- Dates, entry, and course details are published on the official New York City Marathon website. After the race, export your GPS file and turn it into a poster here.
- How do I make a New York City Marathon poster?
- Upload your GPX, TCX, or FIT file to Route Posters. Your 42.2 km (26.2 mi) route and stats are instantly turned into a beautiful, print-ready poster — free and no sign-up needed.
- How do I get my GPS file for the New York City Marathon?
- After your race, export a GPX, TCX, or FIT file from Strava, Garmin Connect, Apple Fitness, Komoot, Wahoo, Suunto, or your watch app. Look for the "Export" or "Download" option on the activity detail page.