New York City Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, manageable winds
Runners will face a consistent temperature around 55°F at the start, gradually warming to 59°F by the finish. Winds will be moderate with a max of 16 mph, providing a tailwind early on but shifting to a headwind during the later miles. Humidity at 65% suggests a need for hydration, particularly in the second half, where runners should adjust their pace during the headwind sections from mile 16 to 26.
The finish is 13 miles from the start, so we look at it at 2 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 56° and finish around 1:25 PM in 59°.
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The New York City Marathon (currently branded TCS New York City Marathon after its headline sponsor) is an annual marathon (42.195 km or 26.219 mi) that courses through the five boroughs of New York City. It is the largest marathon in the world, with 59,226 finishers in 2025 and over 200,000 applicants for entry that year. Along with the Boston Marathon and Chicago Marathon, it is among the pre-eminent long-distance annual running events in the United States and is one of the World Marathon Majors. Wikipedia
