The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is set to take place on Sunday, November 1, offering various options for viewers to follow the action both nationally and internationally. The iconic race, which spans all five boroughs of New York City, will be broadcast and streamed across multiple platforms, ensuring that fans can follow their favorite runners and the elite competitions.
In the United States, national coverage will be provided by ESPN2 and the ESPN App from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Pre-race festivities will stream live on ESPN Unlimited from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. ET, with continuing coverage available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET. For viewers in the New York City area, local broadcasts will air on ABC7/WABC-TV from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET, with pre-race coverage beginning at 7:00 a.m. ET. This local broadcast will also be available via live streaming on the ABC 7 New York App and ABC7NY.com. A special finish-line camera view will stream on the ABC7 New York App and ABC7NY.com from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.
International Broadcasts and Spanish-Language Coverage
Globally, the marathon will be broadcast to an estimated 500 million homes in over 160 countries and territories. A domestic Spanish-language broadcast will air live on ESPN Unlimited from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET, and will re-air on ESPN Deportes on Monday, November 2, at 8:00 a.m. ET. International viewers can check regional rights holders for specific broadcast details.
Digital and App Access
For those who prefer to follow the race digitally, the official TCS New York City Marathon App will provide live runner tracking, leaderboards, and essential race-day information. Streaming options also include services like DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV, many of which offer free trials for new users, allowing for a watch of the marathon without a long-term commitment.
Race Schedule and Key Information
The marathon’s 50th anniversary of its five-borough course is being celebrated this year. The race officially begins with the first wheelchair division start at 8:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, November 1. The professional women’s open race follows at 8:35 a.m. ET, with the professional men’s open race at 9:05 a.m. ET. Subsequent waves of amateur runners will commence from 9:10 a.m. ET through 11:30 a.m. ET. It is important for participants and viewers alike to note that Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on race morning, with clocks moving back one hour.
The Chenab Times News Desk