The NYC Marathon costs more than $300 to enter. Here's what it's like to run it.

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon took place on November 1. David Schwartz Nearly 60,000 runners participated in the 2026 NYC Marathon, starting from Staten Island. Entry to the NYC Marathon is tough, with a 1% chance in the general drawing. Business Insider reporters who participated in 2026 take you inside the iconic race. On Sunday, November 1, nearly 60,000 runners took part in the 2026 NYC Marathon, starting in Staten Island and crossing the finish line 26.2 miles later in Central Park.

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