2016 NYC Marathon - [RESULTS] Course Map, Runner Tracking & More

See links below for NYC Marathon runner tracking, course maps, spectator info, & more.

Set your clocks back tonight and get ready for tomorrow's New York City Marathon! Here are some links to key information you'll want to have:

[Update: Check the NYC Marathon results page for live updates, lists of finishers & award winners, and much more.]

• course information: includes a PDF version of the course map, as well as details on road closures & sweep buses
• NYC Marathon Help Center: has answers to many questions runners will have
• how to track runners: download the NYC Marathon app for iOS or Android, or track runners on the web
• map of the finish and post-finish areas 
• details on how to find a pace team to keep you on track
• spectator information: suggestions on the best spots to watch the race, and a handy printable spectator's guide
• follow the race online at Twitter or Facebook

High temperature is predicted to be 55 degrees, much better for running than the 70 degrees seen earlier during race week.

Good luck to everyone running the 2016 New York City Marathon!

2015 New York City Marathon - Runner Tracking & Mobile App, How to Watch Live, & More

See how to download the 2015 NYC Marathon mobile app below.

UPDATE, p.m. Nov. 1st: See links to 2015 NYC Marathon results.

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The fall marathon season kicks into high gear on Nov. 1st with the 2015 New York City Marathon, which features 50,000 runners trekking through the five boroughs of the City. Saturday, Oct. 31st is the last day of the runner's expo, the last chance for runners to pick up their race packets, and the expo (at the Javits Convention Center, see directions) is open from 9 to 5.

Here are some links for the NYC Marathon, for runners and for fans:

• course maps, course information, video tour of the course, and more
• digital version of the NYC Marathon runner's handbook
• official mobile app and runner tracking
• five things to watch in the men's elite race
• five things to watch in the women's elite race 
• check the results page once the race is underway, or see the home page for race updates

How to watch the 2015 NYC Marathon: According to the official website,

Local coverage begins at 9:00 a.m. on WABC-TV, Channel 7, with a pre-race show starting at 7:00 a.m. Live streaming will also be available on ABC7NY.com and via the WatchABC app from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Fans outside the NYC area can watch live coverage from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST on ESPN2. The broadcast is also available live on tablets, smartphones, and other devices via WatchESPN. International viewers can tune in live from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST via a variety of global broadcast partners and should check their local listings. Visit our website for more info on all the ways to watch.

 Good luck to all participants in the 2015 NYC Marathon!

2013 NYC Marathon - RESULTS

Latvia's Jelena Prokopcuka (3rd place) motoring past Mile 24.

The 2013 NYC Marathon went off as planned, getting back on track after its last-minute cancellation last year due to Hurricane Sandy. You can find NYC Marathon results here (unofficial, as of race night). 

You can view the results in a number of ways:

• top finishers (overall men and women, top U.S. men and women, and more
• Track My Runners online
• unofficial race results (available later on race evening)
• NYC Marathon results archive, from 1970 to 2011
• awards and stats including age-group awards and team awards

At the NYC Marathon results page you'll also find out how to get a finisher's badge, buy official Marathon finisher photos and clothing, and get answers to common questions about the race results.

The weather was cool but windy, making for some challenging conditions. But it's hoped that many runners benefited from the lower temperatures to have a good finish time. Congrats to all finishers!

2013 New York City Marathon - Runner Tracking, Course Maps, & More

 The NYC Marathon Expo being set up on Oct. 30th.

October is nearly over, and that means the 2013 New York City Marathon is coming up. Here are some essential information you'll want to know, whether you're running in the race or following friends or family who are running it.

• race-week schedule
• spectator's guide
• NYC Marathon course information, including a look at the distinctive neighborhoods it runs through
• the runner's expo, which runs Thursday through Saturday, where all runners must pick up their numbers (open to the public)
• info on the race start and starting area
• the runner's handbook, full of essential details for all NYC Marathon participants
• where to watch the Marathon: on TV in the NYC area or nationally, and on mobile devices

There are a couple of different ways to track runners. One is TrackMyRunners™, a for-pay service ($2.99 or $3.99), which lets you track athletes by text, Twitter, or Facebook (see details).

A free option for tracking runners is the official NYC Marathon mobile app, available for iOS or Android. According to its webpage, the app offers:

• Live tracking of runners (up to 10) with splits
• Elite runner leaderboard
• Spectator course-map points of interest
• Race Calendar, Expo information, and race FAQs
• News and live Twitter feed

 Get the NYC Marathon mobile apps & find other must-know details about the race.

With last year's NYC Marathon cancelled due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, there will be even more excitement generated around this year's Good luck to all runners!

2012 New York City Marathon - Runner Tracking

The New York Marathon takes place Sunday, Nov. 4th, and you can sign up to track runners here via text message and social media. Unlike many other races, there is a fee for this tracking.

If you don't want to pay a fee or don't need the text/social media updates, you can still track runners on the NYC Marathon website on the day of the race, which is free.

The text/social option is available only in the U.S. More on this option:

"You can track up to three runners via text. As a bonus, you can also choose to track one runner via Facebook and up to three other runners via Twitter. Pre-register by 11:59 p.m. EDT, November 3, 2012, for only $2.99; race-day registration is $3.99. Social media options are not available for purchase on race day. Sign up now or at the ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo on November 1-3."

For the web option, you can track up to five runners. You don't need to register in advance for this service, and it's available only on the morning of the race.

I'll have more details on the NYC Marathon later, but until then see the race's website for additional information.

2011 ING NYC Marathon: Course Map, Runner Tracking, & More

2012 NYC Marathon: Find information on this year's NYC Marathon course here, including course map, elevation profile, fluids and portable toilets along the course, medical stations, and more.
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The 2011 ING NYC Marathon takes place Sunday, Nov. 6th and here is some information on the course map, how to track runners, and more. (And below you'll find a video that lets you tour the entire NYC Marathon course in a little over seven minutes.)



Some must-know information for the 2011 NYC Marathon:

• the NYC Marathon course: fluid stations, portable toilets, medical help, and more
• NYC Marathon course map and elevation profile (PDF files) 
• track runners with the NYC Marathon app and SMS text message tracking (both $2.99), or free tracking on the we. (See SMS runner tracking info.)
• road closures for the Marathon 
• Marathon coverage: TV and web streaming 

For your family and friends, see the official NYC Marathon spectator guide.

Good luck to all participants!

Spectators anticipating the first finishers passing by during last year's NYC Marathon.