NYC Marathon route changing for first time in 15 years
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York City Marathon course is being changed for the first time in 15 years, with a reroute in The Bronx to address resident complaints about access to amenities during the race.
- For the 2026 marathon’s 50th anniversary, runners will pass through a less congested part of Mott Haven, reducing the number of turns from seven to five and avoiding key local businesses and NYCHA Patterson Houses.
- The new route keeps the Bronx segment at about one mile, known as the toughest part of the race, but improves community access and minimizes disruption as the neighborhood has evolved.
- The marathon expects over 60,000 participants this year, marking the largest athlete turnout in its history, with the course sponsored by Tata Consultancy Services.
- Previous course changes include the 2011 adjustment in Brooklyn, but this is the first major Bronx reroute since the race’s inception in 1970.
