Marathon Time Qualifiers
The information below outlines time qualifier standards for guaranteed entry to the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon.
The qualifying window is January 1 through December 31, 2026. All times run must be at least as fast as the posted time. Net (chip) time, not gun time, will be evaluated.
Please note, all dates are subject to change.
NYRR Time Qualifiers
NYRR offers non-complimentary guaranteed entry to any athlete who meets the time qualifying standards at an in-person NYRR marathon or half marathon within the qualifying window. Times achieved in NYRR races within the qualifying window will automatically be included in the NYRR dashboard. Runners who qualify at an eligible NYRR race can claim their guaranteed entry during the claim period (dates TBD). The following NYRR races are eligible for achieving a time-qualifying standard for non-complimentary guaranteed entry into the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon:
- 2026 United Airlines NYC Half
- 2026 Maybelline Women's Half
- 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half
- 2026 Staten Island Half
- 2026 TCS New York City Marathon
Non-NYRR Time Qualifiers
NYRR offers a limited number of entries to the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon to athletes who meet the time qualifying standards at a certified full marathon race that is not held by NYRR during the qualifying window (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026). Half-marathon times will not be eligible for a Non-NYRR Time Qualifier entry. All athletes who meet the time qualifying standards are invited to apply, however submission of a qualifying time does not guarantee entry. Should the number of applications exceed the number of spots available, entry will only be granted to the fastest of each age and gender category. Those who do not meet the cut-off for their age and gender category will be placed into the non-guaranteed general entry drawing.
- Times achieved at a full outside of NYRR races must be verifiable online. Runners must submit their time qualifier application during the Non-NYRR Time Qualification application window (dates TBD) for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon.
- When applying for a Non-NYRR Time Qualifier entry, athletes must submit the name of the race they qualified at, the net (chip) time they achieved, and the URL for their results which NYRR can use to verify the qualifying time. Failure to submit correct qualifying time information will result in the application being disregarded.
- Submission of a qualifying time does not guarantee entry.
- Once the application period for Non-NYRR Time Qualifier entries has closed, NYRR will review the applications submitted. If the number of applications exceeds the number of spots available, entry will be granted to the applicants in each age and gender category with the fastest qualifying times. Those accepted will have their credit card charged and will be notified of their acceptance via email.
- Runners with a time standard in a non-NYRR race who are not selected or whose credit card is declined are placed into the non-guaranteed general entry drawing.
- Qualifying times (chip time) must be run at an event that has a certified full marathon course. Race courses must be certified by USA Track and Field, Association for International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), World Athletics, or a national governing body for distance running for the country in which the race is held. To check if a race is certified, please contact the event you are intending to compete in directly.
- Times from indoor marathons, virtual marathons, triathlons, and any other distances besides a full or half marathon will not be considered for placement purposes. Personal times through Strava or a GPS device (e.g. Garmin, Apple Watch) will not be accepted.
- All qualifying times must be verifiable through the race’s results page.
Qualifying Time Standards
The gender category that your results are posted under for the qualifying race will determine the gender category standards you must meet to earn a guaranteed entry.
- For Non-NYRR races, the policy remains that if you were unable to register as a Nonbinary athlete for your qualifying race, you may apply for a Non-NYRR Time Qualifier entry as Nonbinary and must meet the Nonbinary standards.
- If you change your gender category in your NYRR profile after your qualifying results are posted, you must meet both the standards of the gender category you have switched your profile to, as well as the standards of the gender category your results are posted under.
- For more information on NYRR’s policy and instructions on changing the gender category in your NYRR profile, please click here.
Men's Standards
| Age** | Marathon | Half-Marathon^ |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 2:53:00 | 1:21:00 |
| 35-39 | 2:55:00 | 1:23:00 |
| 40-44 | 2:58:00 | 1:25:00 |
| 45-49 | 3:05:00 | 1:28:00 |
| 50-54 | 3:14:00 | 1:32:00 |
| 55-59 | 3:23:00 | 1:36:00 |
| 60-64 | 3:34:00 | 1:41:00 |
| 65-69 | 3:45:00 | 1:46:00 |
| 70-74 | 4:10:00 | 1:57:00 |
| 75-79 | 4:30:00 | 2:07:00 |
| 80+ | 4:55:00 | 2:15:00 |
Women's Standards
| Age** | Marathon | Half-Marathon^ |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 3:13:00 | 1:32:00 |
| 35-39 | 3:15:00 | 1:34:00 |
| 40-44 | 3:26:00 | 1:37:00 |
| 45-49 | 3:38:00 | 1:42:00 |
| 50-54 | 3:51:00 | 1:49:00 |
| 55-59 | 4:10:00 | 1:54:00 |
| 60-64 | 4:27:00 | 2:02:00 |
| 65-69 | 4:50:00 | 2:12:00 |
| 70-74 | 5:30:00 | 2:27:00 |
| 75-79 | 6:00:00 | 2:40:00 |
| 80+ | 6:35:00 | 2:50:00 |
Nonbinary Standards
| Age** | Marathon | Half-Marathon^ |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 3:13:00 | 1:32:00 |
| 35-39 | 3:15:00 | 1:34:00 |
| 40-44 | 3:26:00 | 1:37:00 |
| 45-49 | 3:38:00 | 1:42:00 |
| 50-54 | 3:51:00 | 1:49:00 |
| 55-59 | 4:10:00 | 1:54:00 |
| 60-64 | 4:27:00 | 2:02:00 |
| 65-69 | 4:50:00 | 2:12:00 |
| 70-74 | 5:30:00 | 2:27:00 |
| 75-79 | 6:00:00 | 2:40:00 |
| 80+ | 6:35:00 | 2:50:00 |
**Age on November 7, 2027, for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon.
^Half-Marathon Times will ONLY be accepted if achieved at an NYRR Half-Marathon. Applications for Non-NYRR Time qualifiers will only be accepted with full marathon times.
Local Competitive Program
The Local Competitive Program offers a premium race-day experience for top-performing runners who are already registered for the TCS New York City Marathon and affiliated with an approved NYRR club.
Race-Day Perks for Local Competitive Runners
Participants accepted into the program will receive exclusive access to:
- A heated tent at the start area
- Private portable toilets
- Streamlined entry into the start corral
- A dedicated space to connect with fellow competitive club runners
Local competitive runners will start in Wave 1, Pink Corral A, with limited spots available.
Eligibility Requirements for Local Competitive Program for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon
To qualify for the Local Competitive Program, runners must meet all the following criteria:
- Be officially registered for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon
- Be a member of an NYRR-affiliated local running club
- Qualifying races must be run between January 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026
- NYRR will only be accepting certified full-marathons and NYRR half marathons (finish times must be verifiable)
Qualifying Standards
Men’s Marathon / NYRR Half-Marathon Qualifying Times| Age | Time |
|---|---|
| 18-34 | 2:49:30 or better 1:17:30 or better |
| 35-39 | 2:51:30 or better 1:19:30 or better |
| 40-44 | 2:55 or better 1:22 or better |
| 45-49 | 3:02 or better 1:25 or better |
| 50-54 | 3:11 or better 1:29 or better |
| 55-59 | 3:20 or better 1:33 or better |
| 60-64 | 3:31 or better 1:38 or better |
| 65-69 | 3:42 or better 1:43 or better |
| 70-74 | 4:07 or better 1:54 or better |
| 75-79 | 4:27 or better 2:04 or better |
| 80+ | 4:52 or better 2:12 or better |
Women’s Marathon / NYRR Half-Marathon Qualifying Times
| Age | Time |
|---|---|
| 18-34 | 3:10:30 or better 1:29:30 or better |
| 35-39 | 3:12:30 or better 1:31:30 or better |
| 40-44 | 3:23 or better 1:34 or better |
| 45-49 | 3:35 or better 1:39 or better |
| 50-54 | 3:48 or better 1:46 or better |
| 55-59 | 4:07 or better 1:51 or better |
| 60-64 | 4:24 or better 1:59 or better |
| 65-69 | 4:47 or better 2:09 or better |
| 70-74 | 5:27 or better 2:24 or better |
| 75-79 | 5:57 or better 2:37 or better |
| 80+ | 6:32 or better 2:47 or better |
Nonbinary Marathon / NYRR Half-Marathon Qualifying Times
| Age | Time |
|---|---|
| 18-34 | 3:10:30 or better 1:29:30 or better |
| 35-39 | 3:12:30 or better 1:31:30 or better |
| 40-44 | 3:23 or better 1:34 or better |
| 45-49 | 3:35 or better 1:39 or better |
| 50-54 | 3:48 or better 1:46 or better |
| 55-59 | 4:07 or better 1:51 or better |
| 60-64 | 4:24 or better 1:59 or better |
| 65-69 | 4:47 or better 2:09 or better |
| 70-74 | 5:27 or better 2:24 or better |
| 75-79 | 5:57 or better 2:37 or better |
| 80+ | 6:32 or better 2:47 or better |
Notification Timeline:
Club Captains can submit runners between August 3, and September 2, 2026.
Runners will be notified if they are accepted into the program or not by September 8.
If you have any questions regarding the Local Competitive program, email teammailing@nyrr.org.
Eligibility Requirements for Local Competitive Program for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon
To qualify for the Local Competitive Program, runners must meet all the following criteria:
- Be officially registered for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon
- Be a member of an NYRR-affiliated local running club
- Qualifying races must be run between January 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027
- NYRR will only be accepting certified full-marathons and NYRR half marathons (finish times must be verifiable)
Qualifying Standards
Men’s Marathon / NYRR Half-Marathon Qualifying Times| Age | Time |
|---|---|
| 18-34 | 2:49:30 or better 1:17:30 or better |
| 35-39 | 2:51:30 or better 1:19:30 or better |
| 40-44 | 2:55 or better 1:22 or better |
| 45-49 | 3:02 or better 1:25 or better |
| 50-54 | 3:11 or better 1:29 or better |
| 55-59 | 3:20 or better 1:33 or better |
| 60-64 | 3:31 or better 1:38 or better |
| 65-69 | 3:42 or better 1:43 or better |
| 70-74 | 4:07 or better 1:54 or better |
| 75-79 | 4:27 or better 2:04 or better |
| 80+ | 4:52 or better 2:12 or better |
Women’s Marathon / NYRR Half-Marathon Qualifying Times
| Age | Time |
|---|---|
| 18-34 | 3:10:30 or better 1:29:30 or better |
| 35-39 | 3:12:30 or better 1:31:30 or better |
| 40-44 | 3:23 or better 1:34 or better |
| 45-49 | 3:35 or better 1:39 or better |
| 50-54 | 3:48 or better 1:46 or better |
| 55-59 | 4:07 or better 1:51 or better |
| 60-64 | 4:24 or better 1:59 or better |
| 65-69 | 4:47 or better 2:09 or better |
| 70-74 | 5:27 or better 2:24 or better |
| 75-79 | 5:57 or better 2:37 or better |
| 80+ | 6:32 or better 2:47 or better |
Nonbinary Marathon / NYRR Half-Marathon Qualifying Times
| Age | Time |
|---|---|
| 18-34 | 3:10:30 or better 1:29:30 or better |
| 35-39 | 3:12:30 or better 1:31:30 or better |
| 40-44 | 3:23 or better 1:34 or better |
| 45-49 | 3:35 or better 1:39 or better |
| 50-54 | 3:48 or better 1:46 or better |
| 55-59 | 4:07 or better 1:51 or better |
| 60-64 | 4:24 or better 1:59 or better |
| 65-69 | 4:47 or better 2:09 or better |
| 70-74 | 5:27 or better 2:24 or better |
| 75-79 | 5:57 or better 2:37 or better |
| 80+ | 6:32 or better 2:47 or better |
Notification Timeline:
Club Captains can submit runners between August 3, and September 2, 2027.
Runners will be notified if they are accepted into the program or not by September 8, 2027.
If you have any questions regarding the Local Competitive program, email teammailing@nyrr.org.
Net time (not gun time) will be evaluated.
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