Bag Pre-Check
The deadline to choose your bag pre-check was Tuesday, September 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Runners have the option to pre-check a bag on Central Park West between West 69th St and West 70th St on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and retrieve it at the same location on race day after they finish their race.
Runners will NOT be able to check a bag at the start on race morning and have it transported to the finish.
Runners who pre-check a bag can retrieve that bag after they finish the race in the post-finish area located on Central Park West between West 69th St and West 70th St Street until 7:00 p.m. After 7:00 p.m., all unclaimed bags will be moved to the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub where they will be available for pickup on Marathon Monday, November 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Please Note:
- The bag you check must be the official pre-check bag you will receive at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance; no other bags will be accepted at bag pre-check.
- You will not have the option to check a bag at the start on race day for transport to the finish.
- Bag pre-check will be located at Central Park West between West 69th St and West 70th St.
- Bag pre-check will close at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1.
- Please do not pack perishable items such as fruit and vegetables.
- All finishers, regardless of bag pre-check selection, will receive a poncho in the post-finish area.
- Please review our Security Measures page for a list of prohibited items; you may not check these items.
- NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.