Team Friendship NYC Full · Sunday, November 1st, 2026
Alongside 50,000 fellow TCS NYC Full runners, Team Friendship will conquer mile after mile of the famous streets of New York City! Friends, family, and thousands of fans will line up along the 26.2 miles of roadways filled with inspiring sights and sounds to cheer you on.
Register NowWe know new things can be scary. Don't worry! Team Friendship will be at your side every step of the way.
Upon registering, you'll receive a personal fundraising page (yay!). It's not your name on a building (yet), but it's still pretty cool.
You'll get a training plan from Coach Chaim, our very friendly and very dedicated coach. You'll also get Coach's weekly emails with training tips, tricks, and the occasional dad joke (we apologize in advance).
From a pre-race team dinner to breakfast on the run (literally) to post-race celebrations, you can be sure to feel accomplished and celebrated for your amazing achievement.
The race experience looks a bit like this, but just a lot more magical in real life:
Bring All. The. Energy! Fuel up on dinner, be inspired by personal stories from Friendship Circle members, celebrate together, and get energized for an amazing run ahead!
Race day! Start your morning with some pre-race fuel and last-minute stretching before heading to the starting line with your team family. Run past the pumping Team Friendship cheer spot, where you'll be cheered on by friends and fans.
The starting line is located on Staten Island near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. See here for the course map and for the starting line timeline.
Friends and family can track their runner with the free TCS New York City Marathon App Powered by Tata Consultancy Services.
The Team Friendship Cheer Squad will be located at the 13.5-mile mark: 10-29 48th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101. (JCC Chabad of Long Island City)
The course exits Staten Island via the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and takes runners through Brooklyn, then into Queens, before entering Manhattan. After a trip up into the Bronx, runners head back down into Manhattan and enter Central Park.
Medical stations will be located at the start, finish, and every mile along the course from mile 3 to the finish. Every medical station has water, sports drinks, toilets, medical facilities, and access to transportation to the finish at the end of the event in case you are unable to complete the race.
As you cross the finish line, MarathonFoto will take your picture and video. Keep your race number visible, look up, and smile!
Medical Aid will be available throughout the finish and post-finish areas.
Family Reunion will be located on West 63rd Street through West 66th Street, with screening points for friends and family on Columbus Avenue. Family Reunion will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. NYRR suggests meeting your friends and family in Family Reunion at the letter corresponding to the first letter of your last name.Number pickup will take place at TBA.
