Ballot guide
TCS New York City Marathon ballot routes can have separate opening, closing, and results dates. Racera shows reported details with their verification state and links to available official sources.
Route detail
Ballot
Use this route page to compare timing, eligibility, cost, and official links.
Status
0 open / 1 tracked
Opens
Awaiting current verification
Closes
Awaiting current verification
Results
Awaiting current verification
Race date
Nov 1, 2026
Ballot · New York Road Runners
Reported opens: Feb 4, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Reported closes: Feb 25, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
Reported results: Mar 4, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
Not yet verified. Last checked Aug 25, 2026, 8:35 PM UTC.
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Reported details — verify officially: NYRR published 2026 drawing window as Feb 4-25 with drawing on Mar 4.
| Route | Status | Key dates | Cost | Route details | Official / provider link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-guaranteed general entry drawing Ballot New York Road Runners | Reported results — verify officially Not yet verified. Last checked Aug 25, 2026, 8:35 PM UTC. | Reported opens: Feb 4, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC Reported closes: Feb 25, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC Reported results: Mar 4, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC | — | Reported details — verify officially: NYRR published 2026 drawing window as Feb 4-25 with drawing on Mar 4. |
Race-day confidence: Confirmed. This describes the event date, not an entry-route deadline. Each route row shows its own source-verification state.
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Step 1
Apply on the official ballot page during its published window. Selection rules and applicant categories vary by organiser, so read the current terms before submitting.
Step 2
The organiser publishes results after the window closes. An application is not a guaranteed place, and Racera does not estimate or influence selection odds.
Step 3
Depending on the race and current availability, official charity, tour-package, waitlist, or future-ballot routes may remain. Plan B ranks comparable races with a route currently verified open.
No. Racera informs, reminds, and links to legitimate official routes. Entry is handled by the organiser or official provider.
Use the official/provider links on the route table. Racera does not collect applications or payments.
A route date is treated as current only while its official or provider source verification is current. Race-day confidence is separate and does not substantiate an entry deadline. Always check the linked source before acting.