There’s much to celebrate about New York City in 2023—like the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, born in the Bronx!—but February marks a big month for the Big Apple: it’s the opening day of registration for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, happening November 5, 2023.
Interested in running the greatest race in the world? We’re proud of you for even thinking about it. Here’s your quick-and-dirty guide for getting started.
At-a-Glance: The New York City Marathon
With 1.2 million finishers since 1970, the New York City Marathon is considered the biggest marathon in the world. After returning to full capacity last year, the TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) New York City Marathon expects 50,000 runners in 2023. (Imagine the entire population of Greenland).
“The TCS New York City Marathon brings together 50,000 people from all walks of life, each with their own story, to create an iconic day for the city,” said Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of the New York Road Runners.
The course runs 26.2 miles through the city’s five boroughs, with 810 feet of elevation gain and 824 feet of loss. (The Boston Marathon, for…
