Official NYRR
Opening Ceremony and Parade of Nations
Hosted by NYRR, presented by United Airlines
- When
Friday, October 30
Grandstand opens 4 PM; program about 4:30–6:30 PM
- Where
Marathon finish line, Central Park; spectators enter at CPW and W 63rd St
- Cost
Free to watch
- Who
Anyone; grandstand first come, first served
RSVP or details opens nyrr.org.
About it
Runners from around the world parade by country, and the 2026 NYRR Hall of Fame class is inducted. ASL 4–5 PM. Bag screening, one purse-size bag. Parade applications are closed, with a waitlist via the NYRR dashboard.
Getting there
Finish line, Central Park.
Confirmed for 2026 against the organizer's own page or announcement, most recently on October 9. Times, prices and capacity change, so tap through to the organizer before you go.
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