For 2027 NYC Marathon Entry


Registration — Opens at 6:00PM on the release date

Month To Do / Goals
Oct 9, 2025
Last year: 10/10 Register for Jan - March 2026 Races
Jan 2026
Last year: 1/30 Register for Apr-June 2026 races
Feb/Mar 2026 Sign up for NYC Marathon Lottery
May 2026
Last year: 5/8 Register for Jul-Sept Races
June 2026
Last year: 6/12 Register for Oct-Dec Races

Race Plan

Month Number of Races
Jan - Mar 2026 3 races
Try to volunteer early
Apr - June 2026 2 -3 races
Jul - Sept 2026 2 - 3 races
Oct - Dec 2026 1 - 2 races

January - March 2026 | Start Strong

Races to aim for: Joe Kleinerman 10K (Jan), Gridiron 4M (Feb), Washington Heights 5K (March); Volunteer: Manhattan 10K, Fred Lebow Half

April - June 2026 | Keep It Going

Races to aim for: Run As One 4M (April) Mindful 5K (May), Mini 10K (June), Queens 10K (June)

July - September 2026 | Summer Steady

Races to aim for: Percy Sutton Harlem 5K (July), NYRR 5th Avenue Mile (Sept), Team Championships 5M (Aug)

October - December 2026 | Finish with a Cushion

Races to aim for: Ted Corbitt 15K, Frosty 5K