TCS New York City Marathon 2027 qualifying times
Qualifying window: 1 January – 31 December 2026. Age on race day (7 November 2027). Timing: Net (chip) time. Times must be at or under the standard.
| Age group | Men | Women | Non-binary | Men (NYRR half) | Women / NB (NYRR half) | Men pace /km | Women pace /km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18–34 | 2:53:00 | 3:13:00 | 3:13:00 | 1:21:00 | 1:32:00 | 4:06 (6:36/mi) | 4:34 (7:22/mi) |
| 35–39 | 2:55:00 | 3:15:00 | 3:15:00 | 1:23:00 | 1:34:00 | 4:09 (6:40/mi) | 4:37 (7:26/mi) |
| 40–44 | 2:58:00 | 3:26:00 | 3:26:00 | 1:25:00 | 1:37:00 | 4:13 (6:47/mi) | 4:53 (7:51/mi) |
| 45–49 | 3:05:00 | 3:38:00 | 3:38:00 | 1:28:00 | 1:42:00 | 4:23 (7:03/mi) | 5:10 (8:19/mi) |
| 50–54 | 3:14:00 | 3:51:00 | 3:51:00 | 1:32:00 | 1:49:00 | 4:36 (7:24/mi) | 5:28 (8:49/mi) |
| 55–59 | 3:23:00 | 4:10:00 | 4:10:00 | 1:36:00 | 1:54:00 | 4:49 (7:45/mi) | 5:55 (9:32/mi) |
| 60–64 | 3:34:00 | 4:27:00 | 4:27:00 | 1:41:00 | 2:02:00 | 5:04 (8:10/mi) | 6:20 (10:11/mi) |
| 65–69 | 3:45:00 | 4:50:00 | 4:50:00 | 1:46:00 | 2:12:00 | 5:20 (8:35/mi) | 6:52 (11:04/mi) |
| 70–74 | 4:10:00 | 5:30:00 | 5:30:00 | 1:57:00 | 2:27:00 | 5:55 (9:32/mi) | 7:49 (12:35/mi) |
| 75–79 | 4:30:00 | 6:00:00 | 6:00:00 | 2:07:00 | 2:40:00 | 6:24 (10:18/mi) | 8:32 (13:44/mi) |
| 80+ | 4:55:00 | 6:35:00 | 6:35:00 | 2:15:00 | 2:50:00 | 6:59 (11:15/mi) | 9:22 (15:04/mi) |
Source: New York Road Runners (NYRR). Standards for race year 2027, last checked 2026-09-30. This site re-checks the official page automatically and updates this table when the organiser publishes new standards.
Does a qualifying time get you in?
Times run at an NYRR marathon or NYRR half marathon earn guaranteed (paid) entry. Full-marathon times from other certified races are accepted for a limited number of places, fastest in each age and gender group first. Half-marathon times only count if run at an NYRR half marathon.
How NYC compares with the other majors
The same age group can need very different times at different races. Your standard for the youngest group in each race:
| Race | Year | Youngest group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:55:00 | 3:25:00 |
| London | 2027 | 18–39 | 2:52:00 | 3:38:00 |
| Chicago | 2027 | 16–34 | 2:50:00 | 3:20:00 |
| NYC | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:53:00 | 3:13:00 |
| Berlin | 2027 | Up to 44 (born 1982+) | 2:45:00 | 3:10:00 |
| Tokyo | 2027 | All ages | 2:22:00 | 2:50:00 |
| Sydney | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:45:00 | 3:18:00 |
Check every race at once with the marathon qualifying times checker, or plan your block with the training start date calculator.
How to run a NYC qualifier
- Pick an eligible, fast course inside the qualifying window — flat, cool and certified. Confirm it meets NYC’s rules before you enter.
- Train for a margin. Use the race time predictor with a recent half marathon; you want a prediction comfortably under your standard.
- Pace evenly. Build a plan with the marathon pace calculator and print a pace band.
- Fuel and carb-load. Plan with the carb loading and race fueling calculators.
Unofficial tool. Not affiliated with New York Road Runners (NYRR). Rules, eligible races and standards are set by the organiser and can change — confirm on the official page before you apply.
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Health disclaimer