Already in August, participants must make decisions in the NYRR Dashboard that will shape their race day \u2013 from transport to Staten Island to when they pick up their bib at the Expo.<\/p>\n
Key logistical decisions in the NYC Marathon<\/strong><\/p>\n Starting August 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (EDT), all participants of the TCS New York City Marathon are required to make crucial organizational choices in the NYRR Dashboard. These decisions will have a direct impact on your comfort and experience on race day, so it\u2019s worth reviewing the options carefully.<\/p>\n Deadlines for making selections<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Start transport & bag check\/poncho option: until September 9, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT What do you select in the NYRR Dashboard?<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Transport to the start<\/p>\n You can choose a bus from Midtown Manhattan or the Staten Island Ferry.<\/p>\n Important: you also need to pick your departure time. Earlier options mean more waiting time in the start village, while later slots allow less margin but reduce pre-race downtime.<\/p>\n 2. Bag check option<\/p>\n \u2022 Bag check \u2013 You can drop off your belongings in Central Park on Friday and Saturday. There will be no bag drop on race day. After the race, you can collect your items in Central Park.<\/p>\n \u2022 No bag check \u2013 skip the bag drop and instead receive the special marathon poncho at the finish line, designed to keep you warm and comfortable after completing your run.<\/p>\n 3. Expo \u2013 bib number pickup<\/p>\n Every runner must reserve a time slot for the TCS New York City Marathon Expo at the Javits Center in Manhattan. This system helps avoid long queues and makes it easier to fit bib pickup into your New York City schedule.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Expo bib pickup time slot reservation: until November 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT<\/p>\n