If you\u2019re among those hoping for a bib, here\u2019s the official NYRR list of ways to get into the NYC Marathon:
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Keep reading to find the right method to enter for you. <\/p>\n
Get Picked in the Entry Drawing<\/p>\n
The official dates for the 2025 New York City Marathon<\/a> lottery entry were as follows: <\/p>\n Applications for the entry drawing opens on February 4Application window closes on February 25Drawing takes place and runners are notified of their status by March 4 <\/p>\n For the 2025 New York City Marathon, more than 200,000 hopeful runners applied for the drawing\u2014and about 2 to 3 percent were accepted. That\u2019s more selective than many top universities. <\/p>\n To test your luck for next year, you can sign up when registration opens in February. It\u2019s free! But if you got in, it\u2019s a little more than $300 for non-NYRR members, a little less for members, and a little more for runners living outside of the U.S.<\/p>\n Current members of NYRR also have a chance at a second-chance drawing. Learn More<\/a>. <\/p>\n Run With Team for Kids<\/p>\n Team for Kids<\/a> raises money for NYRR\u2019s youth programming. By running and raising $3,000 for Team for Kids, you\u2019re guaranteed entry into the race.<\/p>\n You can pledge to raise money for Team for Kids here<\/a>, and\u2014assuming you raise the requisite funds\u2014breathe easy between now and November, knowing that your spot is safe on the starting line. More than 4,000 marathoners run the streets of New York every year thanks to this program.<\/p>\n Run With Another Charity Partner<\/p>\n Nonprofits can purchase blocks of guaranteed but non-complimentary entries ahead of time, then sell them to fundraising runners who will represent their organization in the marathon.<\/p>\n After these official partners are made public\u2014more information will be available here<\/a>\u2014you\u2019ll be able to work directly with those charities to secure your spot on the line. Fundraising quotas and deadlines vary by nonprofit, but if all else fails, this is your best bet to get a last-minute spot while giving back to a cause you care about.<\/p>\n Plan Your Trip to NYC Through the ITP Program<\/p>\n If you live outside of the United States, you might be able to earn a guaranteed entry into the marathon if you plan your trip to the race through the ITP (International Travel Partner) program. Costs and availability of NYRR-recognized travel packages vary tremendously by country\u2014you can do your homework here<\/a>\u2014but all include airfare, accommodations, and of course, secured entry into the race.<\/p>\n Be an NYC Marathon Veteran<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve finished 15 or more New York City Marathons, you are automatically allowed a spot<\/a> in all future NYC Marathons.<\/p>\n Or, if you\u2019re fortunate enough to have access to some sort of time-travel-enabling wormhole, dial things back a decade-and-a-half and get running.<\/p>\n Qualify on Time<\/p>\n Official times from the below NYRR races can qualify you automatically\u2014provided you hit the time standards<\/a>. The qualifying window is January 1 through December 31, 2025.<\/p>\n Fred Lebow Manhattan HalfNYC HalfWomen\u2019s Half-MarathonBrooklyn HalfStaten Island Half2025 New York City Marathon<\/p>\n Unfortunately, you won\u2019t be guaranteed entry if you hit the qualifier at a marathon (a half won\u2019t count at all) that is a non-NYRR race. According to NYRR, \u201cShould the number of applications exceed the number of spots available, entry will only be granted to the fastest of each age and gender category. Those who do not meet the cut-off for their age and gender category will be placed into the non-guaranteed general entry drawing.\u201d <\/p>\n Your time must also be verifiable online and the race course must be certified by USA Track and Field, Association for International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), or another major race measurement governing body.<\/p>\n Here are the time standards you have to hit:<\/p>\n MenAge 18-34: Marathon 2:53:00; Half marathon 1:21:00Age 35-39: Marathon 2:55:00; Half marathon 1:23:00Age 40-44: Marathon 2:58:00; Half marathon 1:25:00Age 45-49: Marathon 3:05:00; Half marathon 1:28:00Age 50-54: Marathon 3:14:00; Half marathon 1:32:00Age 55-59: Marathon 3:23:00; Half marathon 1:36:00Age 60-64: Marathon 3:34:00; Half marathon 1:41:00Age 65-69: Marathon 3:45:00; Half marathon 1:46:00Age 70-74: Marathon 4:10:00; Half marathon 1:57:00Age 75-79: Marathon 4:30:00; Half marathon 2:07:00Age 80+: Marathon 4:55:00; Half marathon 2:15:00Women & NonbinaryAge 18-34: Marathon 3:13:00; Half marathon 1:32:00Age 35-39: Marathon 3:15:00; Half marathon 1:34:00Age 40-44: Marathon 3:26:00; Half marathon 1:37:00Age 45-49: Marathon 3:38:00; Half marathon 1:42:00Age 50-54: Marathon 3:51:00; Half marathon 1:49:00Age 55-59: Marathon 4:10:00; Half marathon 1:54:00Age 60-64: Marathon 4:27:00; Half marathon 2:02:00Age 65-69: Marathon 4:50:00; Half marathon 2:12:00Age 70-74: Marathon 5:30:00; Half marathon 2:27:00Age 75-79: Marathon 6:00:00; Half marathon 2:40:00Age 80+: Marathon 6:35:00; Half marathon 2:50:00Run a Ton of NYRR Races and Volunteer at One (for Entry the Year After) <\/p>\n Thanks to NYRR\u2019s 9+1 Program<\/a>, NYRR members who finished nine or more NYRR races in 2025, volunteered at one, and who were NYRR members have a guaranteed entry in the 2026 New York City Marathon. <\/p>\n Canceled for 2025?<\/p>\n Entrants who canceled<\/a> their entry to the 2025 race can claim guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2026 event. <\/p>\n NYRR Virtual Racing<\/p>\n Runners who registered for the Virtual NYC Marathon<\/a> in 2025 and completed their virtual race gain guaranteed, non-complimentary entry for 2026 New York City Marathon.<\/p>\n 5K and 10K Memberships<\/p>\n NYRR Members at the 5K and 10K level receive guaranteed entry. Learn more about membership here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Be a World-Class Marathoner <\/p>\n Is your name Hellen Obiri or Conner Mantz?<\/p>\n The top marathoners in the world, as well as extremely fast local athletes, more or less have an open invitation to compete. All they need to do is ask the race\u2019s elite athlete coordinator for entry\u2014or have their agent do it for them.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll put it like this: elite or sub-elite entry only applies to you if you think you might walk away from the finish line having earned some money<\/a>, rather than spending it. <\/p>\n
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