Thursday — Arrival
Thursday, October 29
Arrive & check in
AIGet settled at your hotel and pick up your race packet info
Expo visit
AIPick up your bib and explore the race expo
Easy shakeout run
AI2-3 miles easy to loosen up from travel
Light carb-loading dinner
AIPasta, rice, or pizza — don't overeat
TCS New York City Marathon Expo
Community VerifiedJavits Center·12:00 AM EDT
TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance
OfficialJacob K. Javits Convention Center·10:00 AM EDT
Tracksmith NYC Marathon Weekend Pop-Up
Brand EventNYC Trackhouse·10:00 AM EDT
Run the City Presented by HOKA
Community VerifiedNew York City·6:30 PM EDT
Soft Strides: The Final Shakeout x Moore Drip
Community VerifiedSoft Bar + Café·6:30 PM EDT
Friday — Shakeout & Activations
Friday, October 30
Morning shakeout run
AIEasy 2-3 miles with your running club or a brand shakeout
Brand activations & expo
AIExplore sponsor activations and finish expo shopping
Carb-loading lunch
AIFocus on carbohydrates — pasta, rice, or bread
Runner events & panels
AICheck out athlete panels and community events
Carb-loading dinner
AIYour main pre-race meal — keep it familiar
NYC Marathon Expo
Community VerifiedJavits Center·12:00 AM EDT
KANE X 247 X Edith's Community Carb Load
Brand EventEdith's Sandwich Counter·8:00 AM EDT
rabbit NYC 2026 Marathon Weekend at Walker Hotel Tribeca
Brand EventWalker Hotel Tribeca·9:00 AM EDT
TCS New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo - Saucony Booth
Brand EventJacob K. Javits Convention Center·10:00 AM EDT
TCS New York City Marathon Plogging
OfficialNYRR RUNCENTER featuring the NB Run Hub·12:00 PM EDT
TCS New York City Marathon Opening Ceremony Presented by United Airlines
OfficialCentral Park Finish Line·4:30 PM EDT
BOMBAS X HERD NYC Shakeout & Sign Making
Community VerifiedBombas West Village·6:00 PM EDT
NYC Marathon Panel: Beyond The Miles
Brand Event211 East 121st Street·6:30 PM EDT
Find Fast Friends Presented by Saucony
Brand EventNew York City·6:30 PM EDT
Saturday — Race Prep
Saturday, October 31
Easy morning
AIShort easy run or rest day — don't overdo it
Expo (if needed)
AILast chance for packet pickup or expo shopping
Runner events
AIAny remaining community events or brand activations
Early dinner
AIEat early — aim to finish by 6 PM for good digestion
Prepare gear & sleep early
AILay out your race kit, set multiple alarms
TCS New York City Marathon 5km Group Shakeout Run
OfficialSports Tours International Hotel·8:00 AM EDT
TCS New York City Marathon Shakeout Run
OfficialCentral Park·8:00 AM EDT
Sports Tours International 5km Group Shakeout Run
Brand EventHotel location·8:00 AM EDT
NYC Marathon Shakeout Run | VTLZR x Run Club USA x Baker Studio
Brand EventBaker Health·8:30 AM EDT
Cooldown Running Shakeout
Community VerifiedColumbus Circle·9:00 AM EDT
TEAM WEPA NYC Shakeout Run
Community VerifiedTrends LIC·9:00 AM EDT
NYC Marathon Shakeout Run & Pre-race Prep
Brand Event211 East 121st Street·10:30 AM EDT
Sunday — Race Day
Sunday, November 1
Wake up & eat breakfast
AIEat 2-3 hours before the start — familiar foods only
Get to the start
AILeave early — expect crowds and transit delays
Race start
Run the New York City Marathon!
Recovery & photos
AIRefuel, stretch, and celebrate at the finish
Celebration dinner
AIYou earned it — celebrate with friends and family
NYC Marathon Cheer Zone
Community Verified1741 1st Avenue·8:00 AM EST
Bandit DIY Shakeout to Hangout
Community VerifiedRun City Popup·9:00 AM EST
Marathon Celebration & Recovery Presented by ASICS
Brand EventFleet Feet Columbus Circle·11:00 AM EST
VTLZR NYC Marathon Afterparty
Brand EventLegends NYC·1:00 PM EST
NYC Marathon Post Race Community Celebration
Brand Event211 East 121st Street·4:30 PM EST
Victory Lap: The Official After-Party of the TCS New York City Marathon
OfficialTBD·7:00 PM EST
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