New York City Marathon 2026: Qualifying Opportunity via New York Road Runners Sweepstakes
The New York Road Runners (NYRR) is hosting the “Ultimate 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Free Race Entry Sweepstakes.” This promotion offers a chance to win complimentary entry to the 2026 marathon. The entry period runs from October 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and concludes on November 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET A random drawing will select the winners on or about November 12, 2025.
Sweepstakes Prizes and Recipients
The sweepstakes is open to adults who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. A total of 45 winners will be selected across two prize tiers. NO PURCHASE OR DONATION NECESSARY. A DONATION WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.
| Prize Tier | Number of Winners | Approximate Retail Value (ARV) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prize Package (5 Winners) | 5 | $6,460 |
| Runner-Up Prize Package (40 Winners) | 40 | $460 |
Entry Methods and Donation Tiers
Participation is possible by making an online donation to NYRR or through a free mail-in entry. The table below details the number of entries received based on the donation amount:
| Donation Amount (USD) | Number of Entries |
|---|---|
| $50 | 10 |
| $100 | 30 |
| $200 | 70 |
| $400 | 150 |
Related content:
- New York City Marathon 2025 with a record 59,226 finishers
- Results of the New York City Marathon 2025
- New York City Marathon 2025 Course Elevation Profile
Source: New York City Marathon
