The 2025 TCS New York City NYC Marathon brings 50,000+ runners, global excitement, and major road closures to all five boroughs on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Here’s your fast, clear, and complete guide.
Top Takeaways
- The 2025 NYC Marathon runs a legendary 26.2-mile course through Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan—starting at the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and finishing in Central Park.
- Official start time is 8:00 a.m. ET with pro wheelchair division; runners begin in waves every 30–40 minutes until the final group at 11:30 a.m..
- All five bridges along the route close, including Verrazzano-Narrows, Pulaski, Queensboro (59th St), Willis Ave, and Madison Ave. Major streets are closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m..
- Live runner tracking is available via the official NYRR app, with real-time maps, splits, and search by name or bib.
- Spectators are encouraged to use the subway, avoid driving, and pick viewing spots in Brooklyn, First Avenue Manhattan, and Central Park.
NYC Marathon 2025 Route Overview
Start: Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, atop the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
Course:
- Mile 1–2: Cross Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge into Brooklyn.
- Miles 2–13: Straight up Fourth Ave and Bedford Ave through neighborhoods: Bay Ridge, Sunset Park, Park Slope, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint.
- Mile 13.1: Pulaski Bridge into Long Island City, Queens (halfway point).
- Mile 15–16: Over the Queensboro Bridge (59th St) into Manhattan’s East Side—First Avenue.
- Miles 16–20: Up First Avenue, briefly into the Bronx via Willis Ave Bridge, then Madison Ave Bridge back into Manhattan.
- Miles 21–26: Down Fifth Ave, past Harlem, turn into Central Park at East 90th St, west along 59th/CP South, turn at Columbus Circle, and finish at Tavern on the Green (West 67th St) in Central Park.
Total: 26.2 miles through five boroughs. The course mixes flat fast segments with challenging bridges and iconic city sights.
NYC Marathon 2025 Start Times & Schedule
Street & Bridge Closures (Nov 2, 2025)
- Time: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Major closures:
- Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, both levels, from midnight before race day until 4 p.m.
- Bay Street, Fourth Ave (Brooklyn), Pulaski Bridge, Queensboro Bridge, Madison and Willis Ave Bridges.
- Central Park Transverse Roads at 65th, 79th, and 96th Streets closed most of the day.
- Dozens of route-adjacent streets in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx.
Tip: Use the subway! Driving is highly discouraged citywide.
How to Track NYC Marathon Runners
- NYRR Mobile App: Download and enter runner’s name or bib for live tracking.
- Website Tracker: Live splits, predicted times, real-time map updates for your friends or favorite pros.
NYC Marathon 2025 Fast Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| Start/Finish | Staten Is. Verrazzano Br. / Central Park, Manhattan |
| Distance | 26.2 miles (42.195 km), all five boroughs |
| Expected Runners | 50,000+ |
| Closures | 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (bridges, routes, Central Park) |
| First Marathon | 1970 (route since 1976) |
| Finish Cutoff | 10 p.m. |
Pro tip: Pick a subway-accessible cheer spot. Brooklyn’s Fourth Ave (Miles 2-8) and Manhattan’s Fifth Ave/Central Park (Miles 22-26) are the best for big marathon energy.
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