It's Drawing Day for the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon

3 ways to find out if you're in the race

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Today is the day many runners have been waiting for - the day they find out if they were selected for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. The marathon's slots drawing takes place on Wednesday, and runners will be notified of their status by the end of the day.

Why it matters

The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the city's most iconic sporting events, attracting runners and spectators of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities from around the world. Getting into the marathon is highly competitive, so runners are eager to find out if they secured a spot.

The details

New York Road Runners (NYRR) says those who applied for the general drawing but didn't get in are automatically entered into a second-chance drawing, also taking place on Wednesday. Runners can check their status in three ways: by seeing a charge on their credit card for the full race fee, by receiving an acceptance email, or by checking their NYRR account, which will be updated by the end of the day.

  • The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, November 1.

The players

New York Road Runners (NYRR)

The organization that manages the TCS New York City Marathon and oversees the lottery drawing process.

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The takeaway

Getting into the TCS New York City Marathon is highly competitive, so runners are eager to find out if they secured a spot in this year's race. The lottery drawing process is an exciting day for many, as it determines who will have the opportunity to participate in one of the city's most iconic sporting events.