The world's biggest marathon is back, with nearly 60,000 runners expected to compete in the New York City Marathon this year.
The grueling 26.2-mile trek through each of the city's five boroughs tests not only skill but mental fortitude, as the TCS New York Marathon celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first five-borough race.
This year, the field is deep, with all four professional winners from last year's race back to defend their titles, and records are likely to be shattered.
More than 2 million spectators are expected to line the streets of New York to cheer and catch a glimpse at truly one of the world's premier sporting events.
Here's how to watch the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon:
National broadcast
Date: Nov. 1, 2026
TV: ESPN2
Time: 8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. ET.
Streaming: ESPN Unlimited; pre-race coverage runs from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. ET and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET.
Local broadcast
TV: ABC7/WABC-TV
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET; pre-race coverage beginning at 7:00 a.m. ET.
Streaming: ABC 7 New York App; finish-line view will air on the app and ABC7NY.com from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
In person
Fans can cheer on their favorite runners, friends and family members from the streets of New York City for free – but if you want prime seats in the grandstand at Central Park with a view of the finish line, it will cost you $61.48.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch 2026 NYC Marathon: TV, streaming, in person
