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Coverage dated September 22, 2026 to September 23, 2026

NYC Marathon route changes for the first time in 15 years

Headline from NBC New York

The TCS New York City Marathon route has looked the same for fifteen years, but runners participating in the race this November will experience a different route just in time for its 50th anniversary. The 26.2-mile marathon creates massive diversions for the city each race day.

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  1. amNewYork

    New York City Marathon changing route for 1st time in 15 years (opens amNewYork)

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    For the first time in 15 years, the New York City Marathon’s route is changing to ensure runners take a couple fewer turns while navigating through the Bronx portion of the 26.2-mile race. The tweak is coming in the Mott Haven neighborhood between miles 20 and 21 of the race, reducing the number of …

  2. New York Post

    NYC Marathon route changing for first time in 15 years — what runners need to know (opens New York Post)

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    The change comes after years of complaints from residents who griped the steady stream of runners through the current course cut them off from necessary amenities.

  3. ABC 7 New York

    Changes made to route for 2026 TCS New York City Marathon (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    For the first time in 15 years, the iconic five-borough course of the TCS New York City Marathon is changing -- but only slightly.

  4. NBC New York

    NYC Marathon route changes for the first time in 15 years (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The TCS New York City Marathon route has looked the same for fifteen years, but runners participating in the race this November will experience a different route just in time for its 50th anniversary. The 26.2-mile marathon creates massive diversions for the city each race day.

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