The world’s most electric marathon is set to return as the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon takes over all five boroughs on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Starting at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island, the day will open with the wheelchair and handcycle divisions, followed by the professional women’s and men’s races, and then five mass-start waves beginning at 9:10 am. As the city readies for 26.2 miles of endurance, emotion, and euphoria, here’s everything runners and fans need to know before race day.

1. How Can Runners Reach the Start Line on Race Morning?

The New York Road Runners operate the Staten Island ferry and the shuttle bus system. Runners can board the free Staten Island Ferry at Whitehall Terminal (Manhattan) to St. George, then transfer to NYRR buses that run directly to Fort Wads

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