2023 Virtual TCS New York City Marathon Guide
Create your own 26.2-mile course filled with TCS New York City Marathon magic. Whether you will be on the start line in Staten Island or celebrating with friends and family across the globe, take on the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon Powered by Strava anywhere, anytime between October 28 and November 5.
Learn more about how you can participate below.
Registration Tiers
The 2023 Virtual TCS New York City Marathon offers four tiers for entry. Read on for information about each tier or select an option from the list below.
New this year—join the Marathon Challenge when you sign up for the Finisher Medal or Love of Running tier and run 26.2 miles anytime during the week. You can choose to run a marathon in a single day or over the course of the week, it’s up to you as long your miles equal 26.2!
Finisher Medal | Love of Running | Guaranteed Entry | Team for Kids
Finisher Medal
Entry: $55 NYRR members | $65 non-members
Spots: Limited Capacity
More Info: The Finisher Medal Tier is now a part of the Virtual Marathon Challenge and can be completed with multiple activities anytime during the week. You can choose to run a marathon in a single day or over the course of several runs during the week that add up to 26.2 miles.
Registrants receive:
- Digital race day toolkit
- 60-day Strava subscription**
Finishers receive:
- Virtual TCS New York City Marathon finisher medal and keychain^
- Strava digital finisher badge
- Printable finisher certificate
Love of Running
Entry: Free
Spots: Unlimited
More Info: The Love of Running Tier is now a part of the Virtual Marathon Challenge and can be completed with multiple activities anytime during the week. You can choose to run a marathon in a single day or over the course of several runs during the week that add up to 26.2 miles.
Registrants receive:
- Digital race day toolkit
- 30-day Strava subscription**
Finishers receive:
- Strava digital finisher badge
- Printable finisher certificate
Guaranteed Entry
Entry: $155 NYRR members | $180 non-members
Spots: Limited Capacity | First come, first served*
More Info: The Guaranteed Entry Tier is the same as previous years and must be completed in one activity during race week.
Registrants receive:
- Digital race day toolkit
- 60-day Strava subscription**
Finishers receive:
- Guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon
- Virtual TCS New York City Marathon finisher medal and keychain
- Strava digital finisher badge
- Printable finisher certificate
Team for Kids
Funds raised by Team for Kids members support NYRR youth and community programs. This includes Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR's youth program and events platform. Through school-based programs, youth events, and a collection of digital resources, Rising New York Road Runners brings free running and fitness programs to students across the country.
Entry: $155 NYRR members | $180 non-members
Additional requirements: Fundraise $1,000
Spots: Limited Capacity | First come, first served*
More Info: The Team for Kids Entry Tier is the same as previous years and must be completed in one activity during race week.
Registrants receive:
- Training with NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach
- NYRR Team for Kids singlet
- Digital race day toolkit
- 60-day Strava subscription**
Finishers receive:
- Guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon
- Virtual TCS New York City Marathon finisher medal and keychain
- Strava digital finisher badge
- Printable finisher certificate
New to Virtual Racing?
A virtual race is a race that can be run at your convenience during a specified period of time. To participate in NYRR Virtual Racing Powered by Strava, create your free Strava account, sign up for a race, and run or walk the distance of the race on a course you select wherever you are. Visit our FAQ page for additional information.
For more information, including how to complete your virtual race, visit our NYRR Virtual Racing page.
Train with NYRR
Train with us for your Virtual TCS New York City Marathon! Our NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach will set you up for success, whether your goal is to hit a PR or to reach the finish line of your first 26.2 mile race. You can join NYRR Coaching Lab virtually, from anywhere in the world, and do your training on your own time.
NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach is an app that provides you with a personalized training plan, access to NYRR coaches for insider training tips, and a dedicated coach for one-on-one guidance to help you cross your finish line. When you join the NYRR Coaching Lab team you will be supported by a global community of runners all working toward the same goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about how to complete your Virtual TCS New York City Marathon? Visit our FAQ page for more information.
*Guaranteed Entry and Team for Kids registration is not open to runners registered for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon.
**Runners who previously had or currently have a Strava subscription cannot redeem a 30- or 60-day trial. Runners cannot redeem a Strava subscription trial more than once on their account. Learn more on Strava's web site.
^Finishers will receive their finisher package in the mail at the address provided in their NYRR profile. Packages will be shipped after the race time frame. Domestic and international runners will be contacted via email once their finisher package is shipped and provided with a tracking number.