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The 54th New York City Marathon will take place, rain or shine, on Sunday, November 2, starting with the wheelchair division at 8 AM. 

There is a staging area for runners at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. The marathon begins on the Verrazano Bridge and runs through all five boroughs, ending in Manhattan's Central Park. 

Numerous street and bridge closures will be in effect citywide from 7 AM to 4 PM on November 2. You can get real-time traffic and travel conditions on the Traffic Condition page.

You can get more detailed information, including the marathon route, online.

Visit the TCS New York City Marathon website.

Rolling street closures will take place from 7 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, November 2 for the NYC Marathon. 

Please note that all closures and times are subject to change at the discretion of NYPD.

The following streets will be affected:

  • 3rd Avenue between East 138th Street and East 139th Street
  • Alexander Avenue between East 135th Street and East 138th Street
  • East 135th Street between Willis Avenue and Alexander Avenue
  • East 138th Street between Alexander Avenue and 3rd Avenue
  • East 138th Street between Rider Avenue and Madison Avenue Bridge
  • East 140th Street between Morris Avenue and Rider Avenue
  • Morris Avenue between East 139th Street and East 140th Street
  • Rider Avenue between East 140th Street and East 138th Street

Rolling street closures will take place from 7 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, November 2 for the NYC Marathon. 

Please note that all closures and times are subject to change at the discretion of NYPD.

The following streets will be affected:

  • 4th Avenue between 94th Street and Flatbush Avenue
  • 6th Avenue between 74th Street and Bay Ridge Parkway/75th Street
  • 7th Avenue (Southbound) between 79th Street and 74th Street
  • 74th Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue
  • 92nd Street between Dahlgren Place and 4th Avenue
  • 94th Street between Fort Hamilton Parkway and 4th Avenue
  • Bay Ridge Parkway/75th Street between 7th Avenue and 4th Avenue
  • Bedford Avenue between Lafayette Avenue and Nassau Avenue
  • Dahlgren Place between Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and 92nd Street (Northbound)
  • Flatbush Avenue between 4th Avenue and Lafayette Avenue
  • Fort Hamilton Parkway between 92nd Street and 94th Street
  • Gatling Place/79th Street BQE Entrance Ramp between 83rd Street and 79th Street
  • Greenpoint Avenue between Manhattan Avenue and McGuinness Boulevard
  • Lafayette Avenue between Flatbush Avenue and Bedford Avenue
  • Manhattan Avenue between Nassau Avenue and Greenpoint Avenue
  • McGuinness Boulevard (Southbound) between Greenpoint Avenue and Pulaski Bridge
  • Nassau Avenue between Bedford Avenue/Lorimer Street and Manhattan Avenue

Rolling street closures will take place from 7 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, November 2 for the NYC Marathon. 

Please note that all closures and times are subject to change at the discretion of NYPD.

The following streets will be affected:

  • 1st Avenue between East 59th Street and Willis Avenue Bridge
  • 5th Avenue between 120th Street and 90th Street
  • 5th Avenue between 138th Street and 124th Street
  • 5th Avenue between 142nd Street and 138th Street
  • 90th Street between 5th Avenue and East Drive
  • 142nd Street between Lenox Avenue/Malcom X Boulevard and 5th Avenue
  • Broadway between West 66th Street and Columbus Circle
  • Center Drive
  • Central Park Driveway/8th Avenue Approach to West Drive
  • Central Park West between Columbus Circle and West 76th Street
  • Columbus Avenue between West 74th Street and Broadway
  • Columbus Circle between West 59th Street and Central Park Driveway
  • East 138th Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
  • East 59th Street between 2nd Avenue and 1st Avenue
  • East 60th Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue
  • East Drive between 90th Street and Grand Army Plaza
  • Grand Army Plaza between East Drive and West 59th Street
  • Madison Avenue (FDR Service Road) between East 135th Street and East 142nd Street
  • Mount Morris Park West between West 124th Street and West 120th Street
  • Terrace Drive
  • West 120th Street between Mount Morris Park West and 5th Avenue
  • West 124th Street between 5th Avenue and Mount Morris Park West
  • West 59th Street between 5th Avenue and Columbus Circle/8th Avenue/Central Park West
  • West 61st Street between Central Park West and Broadway
  • West 62nd Street between Central Park West and Broadway
  • West 63rd Street between Central Park West and Broadway
  • West 64th Street between Central Park West and Broadway
  • West 65th Street between Central Park West and Broadway
  • West 66th Street between Central Park West and Broadway
  • West 67th Street Approach to West Drive
  • West 67th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
  • West 68th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
  • West 69th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
  • West 70th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
  • West 71st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
  • West 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
  • West 73rd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
  • West 74th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
  • West 77th Street Approach to West Drive
  • West 81st Street Approach to West Drive
  • West 85th Street Approach to West Drive
  • West Drive between 8th Avenue Approach and 67th Street Approach to West Drive​

Rolling street closures will take place from 7 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, November 2 for the NYC Marathon. 

Please note that all closures and times are subject to change at the discretion of NYPD.

The following streets will be affected:

  • 10th Street between Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive
  • 11th Street between Pulaski Bridge/Jackson Avenue and 48th Avenue
  • 23rd Street between Queens Plaza South and Queens Plaza North
  • 44th Drive between 10th Street and Hunter Street
  • 48th Avenue between 11th Street and Vernon Boulevard
  • Crescent Street between Hunter Street and Queens Plaza South
  • Hunter Street between 44th Drive and Crescent Street
  • Queens Plaza North between Crescent Street and 23rd Street
  • Queens Plaza South between Crescent Street and 23rd Street
  • Vernon Boulevard between 48th Avenue and 10th Street

Rolling street closures will take place from 7 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, November 2 for the NYC Marathon. 

Please note that all closures and times are subject to change at the discretion of NYPD.

The following streets will be affected:

  • Bay Street between Richmond Terrace and School Road
  • Father Capodanno Boulevard between Sand Lane and Lily Pond Avenue
  • Fingerboard Road between Bay Street and Tompkins Avenue
  • Hylan Boulevard between Bay Street and Olga Place
  • Jersey Street between Richmond Terrace and Victory Boulevard
  • Lily Pond Avenue between School Road and Father Capodanno Boulevard
  • McClean Avenue/Battery Road between Lily Pond Avenue and New York Avenue
  • Richmond Terrace between Jersey Street and Bay Street
  • Sand Lane between Hylan Boulevard / West Fingerboard Road and Father Capodanno Boulevard
  • School Road between Bay Street and Lily Pond Avenue
  • Steuben Street between West Fingerboard Road and Olga Place / Hyland Boulevard
  • Tompkins Avenue between Fingerboard Road and School Road
  • Victory Boulevard between Jersey Street and Bay Street
  • Wall Street/St. George Station between Richmond Terrace and Bank Street
  • West Fingerboard Road between Steuben Street and Hylan Boulevard

The upper level of the Verrazzano Bridge will be closed at 11 PM on November 1st. The lower level will be closed at 7 AM on November 2nd. Both levels will reopen at 4 PM on November 2nd.

The following bridges and highways will have rolling closures between 7 AM and 4 PM on November 2nd:

  • Brooklyn Queens Expressway between Verrazano Bridge and 79th Street
  • Madison Avenue Bridge (Westbound)
  • Pulaski Bridge (Southbound)
  • Queensboro Bridge (59th Street Pedestrian Entrance Ramp – Eastbound)
  • Queensboro Bridge (Eastbound)
  • Queensboro Bridge Bicycle and Pedestrian Path
  • Staten Island Expressway
  • Willis Avenue Bridge

Please note that all closures and times are subject to change at the discretion of NYPD.

The New York City Marathon Family Reunion is located on Central Park West between West 63rd and West 66th Streets, with entry points on Columbus Avenue.

Family Reunion will be open from 11 AM to 6 PM.

Friends and family should arrive at Family Reunion approximately 20-30 minutes after their runner's anticipated finish time, as it can take runners some time after crossing the finish to exit Central Park.

Everyone entering Family Reunion will be subject to baggage inspection and screening. You should not bring large bags, strollers, or other bulky items.

The following items are prohibited from all NYRR events and race venues, including the TCS New York City Marathon and other race-week and race-day events:

  • Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances of any kind
  • Animals/pets (except service animals to aid a person with a disability)
  • Backpacks, suitcases, rolling bags, or any other similar bags other than the official NYRR clear bag check bag
  • Camelbaks® and any type of hydration backpack (Fuel belts and hand-held water bottles are allowed.)
  • Chemical compounds, or biological agents that could be considered toxic
  • Containers of liquid larger than one liter
  • Costumes that cover the face and any bulky outfits that extend beyond the perimeter of the body (Form-fitting outfits are allowed.)
  • Dangerous items or "dual-use" items that could be considered dangerous, including hammers, saws, sharp objects, umbrellas, poles, sticks, etc.
  • Duvets, sleeping bags, and large blankets or comforters
  • Flammable liquids, aerosols, fuels, fireworks, toxic chemicals, and explosives
  • Folding chairs, camp chairs, and tables of any kind
  • Glass containers
  • Large packages, coolers, tents, and lean-tos
  • Opaque trash bags and any non-transparent plastic bags (Clear trash bags are allowed.)
  • Props, including flagpoles, sporting equipment, military and fire gear, and signs larger than 11"x17"
  • Selfie-sticks and any camera mount or rig that isn't attached directly to the head or torso
  • Strollers
  • Unmanned aerial devices, drones, survey balloons, photography mini-copters, and any flying device with an on/off switch
  • Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives, Mace, etc.
  • Weight vests and any vests with multiple pockets, especially those that can be used as a water reservoir

More information about prohibited items is available online.

Visit the TCS New york City Marathon website.

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