Marathon Weekend Overview
The 2026 TCS NYC Marathon took place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with timed restrictions across the course, and NYRR lists Sunday, November 7, 2027 for the next race. Use the table above for the published 2026 bridge and street windows as a reference, then plan each ride around the runner's assigned instructions and the current NYRR course. True North VIP serves runners, spectators, and event coordinators at accessible meeting points.
The Route
The NYRR course passes through all five boroughs and includes a Bronx routing change at East 141st Street. Check the current NYRR course guide before choosing a viewing point; earlier maps may not show the change. The race finishes in Central Park, where official exits and pedestrian areas shape pickup planning.
Participant Scale
The City lists closure windows corridor by corridor. Choose accessible addresses on each side of the course, use the published times to plan crossings, and leave room to walk between viewing points.
50th Anniversary
The 50th anniversary marks the five-borough course introduced in 1976, not the first New York City Marathon. Use this year's course map for the 2026 route, and check the City and NYRR notices when next year's closure schedule is published.
Race Day Transportation Logistics
Plan race-day trips around your vehicle meeting address, course crossing, and NYRR instructions. True North VIP drives runners, spectators, and event coordinators to accessible drop-off or pickup points. Share exact addresses and timing when requesting a ride, and use the published closure schedule to plan each crossing.
Pre-Race Coordination
For the 2026 race, NYRR directed private cars to McClean Avenue and Ocean Avenue, followed by an approximately half-mile walk to the start villages. The Verrazzano closed to private transport at 7 a.m., and no parking was available at the start. Match your departure to your assigned wave and runner transport instructions.
In 2026, the first mass participation wave started at 9:10 a.m., followed by waves at 9:45, 10:20, 10:55, and 11:30 a.m. NYRR offered assigned bus and ferry transportation, and the ferry option included a Staten Island bus connection. For the next race on Sunday, November 7, 2027, follow the runner's transport assignment and review NYRR's transportation to the start before choosing a car drop-off.
Spectator Drop-offs
For NYC Marathon spectator transportation, choose viewing points from the current course map, then set each car drop-off on an accessible street beyond the course. Use complete street addresses, check the closure table before crossing the route, and plan walking between viewing points. Set the meeting sequence before race morning.
Share the route and meeting details with everyone in your party before leaving. A separate accessible address for each car leg makes it easier to walk between viewing points and regroup.
Post-Race Pickups
In 2026, runners exited Central Park at West 77th Street, then left the runners-only area by West 76th, West 75th, or West 74th Street, or continued to Family Reunion. It ran on West 69th through West 71st Streets from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with entry screening on Columbus Avenue.
Family Reunion is a pedestrian zone. Set your vehicle meeting address outside it and agree on a backup location before the race because NYRR warns cellular congestion near the finish can affect communication. Follow the official runner exit and walk to the agreed address.
Street Closure Navigation
The table separates the Verrazzano upper and lower level windows and the Queensboro lower-level closure from its truck restriction. The Pulaski start time differs between the City's borough tables, and Central Park West has overlapping rows. Check the official 2026 street closure notice for the published windows; NYPD controls access.
Marathon Fares and Vehicle Options
True North VIP prices point-to-point trips by distance; the examples below show four marathon-related routes. Compare vehicle capacities for your party. For groups planning several stops, hourly service is another option. Hourly rates appear below, and Sprinters are quoted on request.
Example Marathon Route Fares
The Tavern on the Green row gives a route price to JFK; use NYRR's finish exit and pedestrian-area instructions to choose a race-day meeting address.
| Example route | Executive Sedan | Executive SUV | Luxury SUV | Luxury Sedan |
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| Tavern on the Green to JFK Terminal 4 | $211 | $235 | $278 | $345 |
| Columbus Circle to LGA Terminal B | $177 | $199 | $236 | $295 |
| The Plaza Hotel to EWR Terminal B | $205 | $229 | $271 | $337 |
| Times Square to Whitehall Ferry Terminal | $154 | $175 | $208 | $262 |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
Route prices are October 2026 examples. Taxes, tolls, and fees are included; gratuity is optional. Enter the actual addresses and event date to see your trip total before booking. On major event dates an event surcharge may apply and is shown before you book.
Vehicle Options for Runners and Groups
Compare passenger capacities in the table when choosing a vehicle. Add the number of bags when requesting the ride.
| Vehicle | Passenger capacity |
|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | Up to 2 |
| Luxury Sedan | Up to 3 |
| Executive SUV | Up to 6 |
| Luxury SUV | Up to 6 |
| Executive Sprinter | Up to 13 |
| Jet Sprinter | Up to 10 |
Child seats cost $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, not sedans. Include the number needed when requesting the ride.
Hourly Chauffeur Service
Use hourly chauffeur service for a day with several planned stops. The table lists each vehicle rate and minimum fare. Share your pickup time, addresses, and planned stops when requesting the ride.
| Vehicle | Per hour | 3 hour minimum | Minimum fare |
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| Executive Sedan | $120 | $360 | $135 |
| Executive SUV | $144 | $432 | $155 |
| Luxury SUV | $165 | $495 | $185 |
| Luxury Sedan | $200 | $600 | $235 |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
PANYNJ tolls are collected only on crossings into New York. The Manhattan Congestion Relief Zone covers streets at and below 60th Street; its charge is $0.75 per trip for black cars and taxis and $1.50 for app-based rides. True North VIP includes those charges, applicable PANYNJ tolls and the New York Black Car Fund assessment in its all-in price.
How It Works
Start with the pickup and destination addresses, pickup time, passenger and bag counts, and flight details for airport trips. Request online any time or call; the phone is answered 24/7. Choose a vehicle that fits your party and share race-day timing when arranging the ride.
Book Your Rides
Request airport, start-area, spectator, or post-race transportation through online booking. Add your flight number for an airport arrival. Airport arrivals have a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing and a 90-minute wait time after an international landing, in every vehicle class; every regular pickup has a 15-minute grace period.
Without meet and greet, your chauffeur meets you at the airport-assigned arrivals curb. At JFK Terminals 5 and 7, take the free AirTrain to Howard Beach; your chauffeur meets you at the car service lot there. At LaGuardia, car service pickups for Terminal B are on Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage, and Terminal C pickups are in the arrivals inner lane. Terminal A has had no airline flights since May 2026. At Newark Terminal C, your chauffeur meets you at the arrivals curb or in the Terminal C Garage, Level 3. Enter passenger and bag counts when requesting a vehicle.
Review Your Ride Details
For an airport arrival, request the $25 meet and greet. Your chauffeur meets you inside the terminal with a name sign and helps with luggage. A dedicated greeter is $150.
Race Day Service Plan
Set a complete street address for every vehicle stop, pair it with the walking route to your viewing point, and send the same plan to each passenger before race morning. For multi-stop groups, list the sequence and next meeting address in one shared message.
Celebrate Your Achievement
Use the ride from your agreed finish-side meeting address to your hotel, home, or airport. Set the onward destination when requesting the trip so your chauffeur has the complete ride details.
Frequently Asked Questions
NYRR publishes the race date, start access, finish exits, and runner transportation instructions; New York City publishes timed street and bridge restrictions. Use the closure table and answers below for the 2026 schedule, runner drop-off, finish meeting points, airport trips, and the next announced race date.
When is the 2026 NYC Marathon?
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The 2026 TCS NYC Marathon took place on Sunday, November 1, 2026. NYRR lists Sunday, November 7, 2027 for the next race.
Which roads and bridges close for the NYC Marathon?
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The official 2026 schedule listed the Verrazzano, Queensboro, Willis Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Pulaski bridges, plus First Avenue and Central Park West, for November 1, 2026. It closed First Avenue from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and the Verrazzano lower level from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Pulaski Bridge closure started at 6:30 a.m. in the Queens table and 7 a.m. in the Brooklyn table, through 6:30 p.m.; police instructions control actual access.
What time does the Verrazzano Bridge close for the marathon?
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For the 2026 race, the Verrazzano upper level closed in both directions at 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, and the lower level closed in both directions at 7 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. The City schedule listed both levels through 4 p.m. Sunday.
How do I get to the airport on NYC Marathon day?
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Give the pickup address, airport and terminal, flight time, and requested departure time when arranging an airport ride. Leave extra time because race closures and NYPD directions affect access; the route depends on your origin, airport, and departure time.
How do spectators get around on NYC Marathon day?
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Choose viewing points and plan to walk between them, using an accessible street address for each car meeting outside controlled areas. Check the official schedule for crossings and follow NYPD directions.
Can a car service drop off near the NYC Marathon finish in Central Park?
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Plan to meet your chauffeur outside the finish access area. In 2026, runners exited Central Park at West 77th Street, then continued through West 76th, West 75th, or West 74th Street, or walked to Family Reunion.
Where can a private car drop off a runner at the start?
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For the 2026 race, NYRR directed private cars to McClean Avenue and Ocean Avenue, followed by an approximately half-mile walk to the start villages. The Verrazzano closed to private transport at 7 a.m., and no parking was available at the start.
Is the whole Queensboro Bridge closed to all vehicles?
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No. The City's 2026 schedule closed the lower level in both directions from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., while the upper level was closed to trucks. Check the official notice for the restriction and follow police directions.
When does First Avenue close on marathon day?
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For the 2026 race, the City listed First Avenue from 59th Street to the Willis Avenue Bridge as closed from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on November 1. Central Park West from Columbus Circle to 81st Street was listed from midnight to 10:30 p.m., with overlapping rows that differed.
Where should runners meet family after the finish?
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For the 2026 race, NYRR's Family Reunion ran on West 69th through West 71st Streets from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with entry screening on Columbus Avenue. It was a pedestrian area, so plan an accessible vehicle meeting point outside it.
What is the 2027 NYC Marathon date?
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NYRR lists Sunday, November 7, 2027 for the next TCS NYC Marathon. Check the City's notice when 2027 road-closure times are published.
Related Services
True North VIP provides airport, corporate, hourly, and event transportation across the tri-state area. The event transportation guide for NYC explains broader event planning; choose the service that fits an airport transfer, several planned stops, or transportation for event staff and guests.
Airport Car Service
For an airport arrival or departure, see NYC airport car service. Provide the pickup address, terminal, flight number, and requested departure time.
Corporate Car Service
For event staff and guests, see corporate car service in NYC and share each ride's addresses and timing.
Hourly Chauffeur Service
For several planned stops, see hourly chauffeur service in NYC. Share your pickup time, addresses, and planned stops.
True North VIP
See vehicle classes for capacities and NYC event transportation for other event pages.
Ready for Marathon Weekend?
The 2026 race took place on November 1, 2026. For the next race on Sunday, November 7, 2027, use NYRR's start and finish instructions and the City's timed closure notice, once published, to set an accessible vehicle meeting address. Request a chauffeured ride online, or call the number above. Share the pickup point, destination, and preferred departure time when arranging service.
Request a ride online or email info@truenorthvip.com.