All eyes will be on the Big Apple this weekend as more than 60,000 runners participate in the annual New York City Marathon.

Serving as the final World Marathon Major of the year, this race brings a day of unmatched community, athletic excellence and fun to NYC every fall. One of the most iconic courses in the world, participants will run through each of the city’s five boroughs before crossing the finish line in Central Park. 

New York City had a historic 59,226 finishers last year, and Sunday’s event is expected to break that record once again, with 60,000+ signed up. There will be many elite runners to watch out for on the course, including 2025 champions Hellen Obiri, Benson Kipruto and Marcell Hug, who will all be back to defend their titles. 

Be sure to tune in as history is made, once again.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 New York City Marathon, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual race. 

Where to watch the New York City Marathon 2026

• TV channel: ESPN2, ABC-7/WABC (local)
• Live stream: Fubo

In New York, ABC-7 will have wall-to-wall coverage beginning at 7 a.m. ET. The first three and a half hours of the marathon, featuring the elite men’s and women’s runners, will air nationally on ESPN2. 

Cord-cutters and those without cable can also stream the action live on Fubo, which offers a free trial for all new users.

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New York Marathon TV schedule 2026

Here’s how local and national coverage of the New York City Marathon will break down on Sunday, Nov. 1.

New York City Marathon 2026 start time

• Date: Sunday, Nov. 1
• Time: 8 a.m. ET

The New York City Marathon begins at 8 a.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 1. Coverage continues until 6 p.m. ET. 

New York City Marathon prize money

The total prize pool for the 2026 New York City Marathon is about $900,000. The winner of the men’s and women’s divisions will each earn $100,000. Those who place second through 10th-place receive between $60,000 and $2,000 each.

New York City Marathon race route

The marathon covers all five boroughs of New York City, starting in Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island.

Runners will travel from Staten Island to Brooklyn to Queens to the Bronx and finally Manhattan. The finish line is on West 67th Street in Central Park.

Past New York City Marathon winners

Men

Here’s a look at the five most recent winners of the men’s division:

*Course record

Women

Here’s a look at the five most recent winners of the women’s division:

*Course record