Anyone running or cheering at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1 should open the current map before relying on a familiar corner.
New York Road Runners describes a minor Bronx adjustment as the course’s first change in 15 years. The organizer says the change is intended to reduce the race’s impact on the neighborhood.
Where the Bronx route changes
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Section |
What to check |
|---|---|
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After Willis Avenue Bridge |
Left onto East 135th Street, then right onto Alexander Avenue. |
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Previous turn |
Left at East 138th Street. |
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2026 turn |
Continue to East 141st Street; left there, left onto Third Avenue, then right onto East 138th Street. |
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Next bridge |
Continue across Madison Avenue Bridge. |
Use the official 2026 course map when choosing a viewing location. Save it before race day so the person cheering and the person running are looking at the same version.
Send your supporter a spot, not just a mile
A useful message includes the street, which side you expect to be on, and a recognizable landmark. Add an alternative if the first location is too crowded. Those are planning suggestions, not guaranteed viewing arrangements…