Sports · Running & Athletics · 7 hrs ago
Celebrities Set to Run the 2026 New York City Marathon
The New York City Marathon is set for November 1, with roughly 60,000 runners expected to cover 26.2 miles.
The race marks 50 years since it first expanded across all five boroughs of New York City.
Among the celebrity entrants are former New York Giants player Tiki Barber, actor Jennifer Connelly and singer-songwriter Del Water Gap.
Some are experienced marathon runners, while comedian Zarna Garg is preparing for her first marathon with Team Maybelline in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Matt James will run his sixth New York City Marathon, and T.J. Holmes is returning for his fourth.
The event will bring celebrities and thousands of other runners together on the city’s five-borough course.
About 60,000 runners, including actors, musicians and former professional athletes, are expected at the New York City Marathon on November 1.
The race marks 50 years since it first expanded to all five boroughs.
Among the notable entrants are Tiki Barber, Jennifer Connelly, Del Water Gap, Zarna Garg, T.J. Holmes and Matt James.
Some participants are running in support of causes, including Connelly for Fred’s Team and Garg with Team Maybelline in partnership with NAMI.
- Who
- Roughly 60,000 runners, including celebrities such as Tiki Barber, Jennifer Connelly and T.J. Holmes.
- What
- The 2026 New York City Marathon.
- When
- November 1, 2026.
- Where
- New York City, on a course through all five boroughs, from Staten Island to Central Park.
- Why
- Not stated
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T.J. Holmes made his New York City Marathon debut and finished in 4:25:31.
Holmes finished in 4:14:39 alongside Amy Robach.
Jennifer Connelly ran the New York City Marathon in 3:45:47.
Jordan Litz ran the marathon in 3:40:53 before performing twice in Wicked that day.
Roughly 60,000 runners are set to take on the New York City Marathon.
- Expected field
- Roughly 60,000 runners
- Race date
- November 1, 2026
- Course
- All five New York City boroughs
- Anniversary
- 50 years since the marathon expanded to all five boroughs
- Matt James
- Returning for his sixth New York City Marathon
- Zarna Garg
- Running her first marathon with Team Maybelline in partnership with NAMI