New York Marathon 2026
For the 2026 New York City Marathon on November 1st, be there at the starting line for this 55th edition. With a large number of participants, the marathon organizers promise an incredible atmosphere. We hope to see you running the New York City Marathon very soon and enjoy this amazing sporting adventure. By booking your trip with us, your race bib for the New York City Marathon is guaranteed. As our 2026 programs and prices are not yet available, we have included the 2025 prices to give you an idea of the budget to plan for this trip.
Pre-registrations are open to both runners and companions. Only pre-registered participants will have access to the final sale when the program becomes available (not before the end of January). They will have priority for one week. Remaining available spots will then be offered to everyone.
Please note that we have a limited number of spots per option. If the option of your choice is no longer available, we will invite you to choose another option.
Organizing your sporting event
- During your stay with us, our guide will suggest that any marathon runners who wish to do so meet up in a group to go to the marathon expo.
- Le samedi matin, vous pourrez prendre part au NYRR Dash to the finish line 5K. Cette course a lieu dans le centre de Manhattan pour finir dans Central Park. L’occasion de faire les dernières petites foulées avant de se rendre sur la ligne de départ le lendemain. Si vous souhaitez y participer, sachez qu’un supplément est demandé par l’organisation. L’évènement est très rapidement rempli. Nous ferons tout pour satisfaire tout le monde.
- There is no
Pasta Party offered by the marathon organization. However, you can easily find pasta dishes closer to the hotel. A medical certificate is not required. By registering, you acknowledge that you are physically fit to take part in this marathon.- In terms of refreshments, the organization is planning to provide liquid only (water, energy drinks and gels for the last few kms).
- If you’re a companion and want to
enjoy the route , we recommend you take thelast few kilometers in Central Park . As you’ll see in our section on the route, the U starts at around kilometer 26, allowing you towalk to Firth Avenue and back into Central Park. Don’t hesitate to ask our tour guide if you have any questions. Access to the finish line bleachers is not free. So find a spot in the park, as the course passes through it. - Each participant at the expo will receive a NYC marathon T-shirt and a medal at the finish line of the race.
Crowd of details
- Whether you’re a top-level athlete or a passionate amateur runner, you’ll be among the more than 10,000 foreign athletes present on the day. A truly international event, with 125 countries represented.
The parade of nations , broadcast across the country on television screens, is a testament to its fame. You’ll be able to enjoy it in the streets of New York. - With over 2 million spectators, you’ll be carried all the way to the finish line. Some of them will even offer you a few wild refreshments or impromptu concerts.
- This legendary marathon always falls on the first Sunday in November. So, depending on the current year’s calendar, a trip to New York will allow you to discover the city in
Halloween colors . You’ll be amazed at how New Yorkers play the game and parade through the streets intheir finest costumes . Whether you’re a runner or a companion, you’ll enjoy this unique experience. - If you’d like to take a group trip with
your athletic club, or simply with friends , our packages are sure to meet your needs, subject to availability. Please do not hesitate to contact us. - This marathon trip is one of our most popular events. We are often fully booked months in advance, even before the final program is released in January of the same year. We therefore invite you to pre-register to avoid any disappointment. This will guarantee your race numbers, as opposed to the organizer’s lottery.
Marathon
5K
Marathon Overview
The TCS New York City Marathon is the world’s most popular long-distance running event. With a record number of participants and 59,226 finishers, this megalopolis offers an unparalleled course, earning it the title of the world’s most beautiful marathon. Part of the World Marathon Majors, it is one of the seven marathons required to earn the coveted medal so prized by marathon runners.
With its unrivalled entertainment on the race streets and its many spectators dressed in their finest T-shirts, everyone is busy cheering on the runners of the TCS New York City Marathon, or more commonly known as the New York Marathon. The city has made it aunique event . That’s why New York knows how to welcome its athletes! From the Parade of Nations, to the light show with fireworks open to all, to the Manhattan 5k run, this experience is sure to please marathon runners and those accompanying them.
Let the festive atmosphere along the route help you achieve your American dream! The New York Road Runners (NYRR) will start on the Verrazzano Bridge and finish in the heart of Central Park. What’s more, you’ll have the opportunity to run in all 5 of the Big Apple’s neighborhoods. After the first few kilometers on Staten Island, you’ll continue through Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan, where the marathon finish is located. After running the 42.195 km, you’ll collect your medal. All that’s left is to enjoy your victory and the wonders of the city. Share your success with New Yorkers. Don’t hesitate to wear your medal afterwards or the next day. You’ll be amazed at how the city’s residents salute the runners’ performance.
Come and discover the economic capital of the USA! The magic happens as soon as you step out of the airport and discover the skyline with its imposing skyscrapers. All of which is enhanced by the lights of the night. Nicknamed the city that never sleeps, you’ll understand its meaning as you approach 5th Avenue, Greenwich Village and Times Square. What’s more, you can appreciate it by taking one of the many bridges, such as the Brooklyn Bridge, a reminder of the importance of the Atlantic Ocean to this port city. To continue, relax and enjoy one of the many Broadway musicals. Finally, enjoy another bagel before taking the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Elis Island.
So don’t delay any longer, secure your participation in the 2026 New York Marathon with Planet Tours! Our agency guarantees you’ll receive your race bib at the marathon village, along with your Finisher T-shirt! Rely on our team of passionate sports enthusiasts to accompany you from Paris airport to your hotel. You’ll be able to make the most of their advice, whether it’s about running or discovering the city and its treasures.
New York Marathon route
Marathon plan
2025 Prices
A 40% deposit of the trip is due at booking, 30% by May 30th, and the remaining balance by July 30th.
Departure on Thursday, October 30th from Paris-CDG at 9:25 a.m., arrival in New York Newark at 12:50 p.m.
Return from New York on Monday, November 3rd at 6:15 p.m., arrival in Paris-CDG at 7:25 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4th.
Schedules are given for reference only and are subject to change.
These prices include/do not include
- Round-trip transportation Paris–New York, direct flights with United Airlines
- Accommodation: 4 nights at the 4-star Sheraton Times Square (or equivalent)
- Airport/hotel/airport bus transfers with assistance
- Private bus transfer for runners to the marathon start line
- Assistance from our tour leaders as well as their advice for the race
- Airport taxes €370
- A backpack and a Planet Tours shirt will be offered to all runners
- Marathon registration: €600
- 5 km registration: €50
- City tour: €60 by coach with a French-speaking guide for 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Cancellation/luggage loss insurance: 3.8% per person / with the included HEALTH PROTECTION extension: 5.2%
- Personal expenses and hotel minibar charges
- We chose not to include breakfasts as they cost $35 at the hotel, knowing that you can have breakfast nearby for around $15.
- The ESTA application at $21: entry authorization to the United States to be requested on the official government website.
Important: please read carefully before registering
If you are traveling alone and request to share your room with another runner, we will try to accommodate your request provided we have another participant who has made the same request. Otherwise, you will be reassigned to a single room at the single room rate. Furthermore, we cannot offer triple or quadruple rooms. If you select these types of rooms, please note that we will not be able to fulfill your request and administrative fees will be deducted to process the refund of your registration.
Quadruple rooms consist of two double beds, and triple rooms consist of one double bed and one single bed. They are only offered to people who know each other well or to families.
A 40% deposit of the trip is due at booking, 30% by May 30th, and the remaining balance by July 30th.
Hotel fully booked, but it is possible to take the same flight and stay at the Sheraton. 2 spots available. You would need to walk 600 meters to get there and save €100 per person in a double room and €200 in a single room. Feel free to contact us for more information.
Regular and direct flight (American Airlines)
Departure on Friday, October 31st from Paris-CDG at 10:25 a.m., arrival in New York JFK at 12:50 p.m.
Return from New York on Wednesday, November 5th at 5:25 p.m., arrival in Paris-CDG at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 6th.
Schedules are given for reference only and are subject to change.
These prices include/do not include
- Round-trip transport Paris–New York, direct flights with American Airlines
- Accommodation: 5 nights at the Edition Times Square 5-star (or equivalent)
- Airport/hotel/airport bus transfers with assistance
- Private bus transfer for runners to the marathon start line
- Assistance from our tour leaders as well as their advice for the race
- Airport taxes €370
- A backpack and a Planet Tours shirt will be offered to all runners
- Marathon registration: €600
- 5 km registration: €50
- City tour: €60 by coach with a French-speaking guide for 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Cancellation/luggage loss insurance: 3.8% per person / with the included HEALTH PROTECTION extension: 5.2%
- Personal expenses and hotel minibar charges
- We chose not to include breakfasts as they cost $35 at the hotel, knowing that you can have breakfast nearby for around $15.
- The ESTA application at $21: entry authorization to the United States to be requested on the official government website.
Important: please read carefully before registering
In this hotel, we only have single rooms or rooms with one bed for two people. If you are traveling alone and wish to share your room with another runner you do not know, we will not be able to accommodate your request. We invite you to choose another option.
Similarly, if you request a room with two single beds while traveling as a pair, we will not be able to accommodate your request. You will be reassigned to a room with one double bed.
A 40% deposit of the trip is due at booking, 30% by May 30th, and the remaining balance by July 30th.
Regular and direct flight (Jet Blue)
Departure on Wednesday, October 29th from Paris-CDG at 11:20 a.m., arrival in New York JFK at 3:15 p.m.
Return from New York on Tuesday, November 4th at 10:08 p.m., arrival in Paris-CDG at 11:35 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5th.
Schedules are given for reference only and are subject to change.
These prices include/do not include
- Round-trip Paris–New York transport, direct flights with JetBlue
- Accommodation: 6 nights at the Sheraton Times Square 4-star (or equivalent)
- Airport/hotel/airport bus transfers with assistance
- Private bus transfer for runners to the marathon start line
- Assistance from our tour leaders as well as their advice for the race
- Airport taxes €370
- A backpack and a Planet Tours shirt will be offered to all runners
- Marathon registration: €600
- 5 km registration: €50
- City tour: €60 by coach with a French-speaking guide for 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Cancellation/luggage loss insurance: 3.8% per person / with the included HEALTH PROTECTION extension: 5.2%
- Personal expenses and hotel minibar charges
- We chose not to include breakfasts as they cost $35 at the hotel, knowing that you can have breakfast nearby for around $15.
- The ESTA application at $21: entry authorization to the United States to be requested on the official government website.
Important: please read carefully before registering
If you are traveling alone and request to share your room with another runner, we will try to accommodate your request provided we have another participant who has made the same request. Otherwise, you will be reassigned to a single room at the single room rate. Furthermore, we cannot offer triple or quadruple rooms. If you select these types of rooms, please note that we will not be able to fulfill your request and administrative fees will be deducted to process the refund of your registration.
Quadruple rooms consist of two double beds, and triple rooms consist of one double bed and one single bed. They are only offered to people who know each other well or to families.
A 40% deposit of the trip is due at booking, 30% by May 30th, and the remaining balance by July 30th.
Regular and direct flight (United Airlines)
Departure on Wednesday, October 29th from Paris-CDG at 9:25 a.m., arrival in New York Newark at 12:50 p.m.
Return from New York on Tuesday, November 4th at 6:15 p.m., arrival in Paris-CDG at 7:25 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5th.
Schedules are given for reference only and are subject to change.
These prices include/do not include
- Round-trip transportation Paris–New York, direct flights with United Airlines
- Accommodation: 6 nights at the Edition Times Square, 5-star (or equivalent)
- Airport/hotel/airport bus transfers with assistance
- Private bus transfer for runners to the marathon start line
- Assistance from our tour leaders as well as their advice for the race
- Airport taxes €370
- A backpack and a Planet Tours shirt will be offered to all runners
- Marathon registration: €600
- 5 km registration: €50
- City tour: €60 by coach with a French-speaking guide for 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Cancellation/luggage loss insurance: 3.8% per person / with the included HEALTH PROTECTION extension: 5.2%
- Personal expenses and hotel minibar charges
- We chose not to include breakfasts as they cost $35 at the hotel, knowing that you can have breakfast nearby for around $15.
- The ESTA application at $21: entry authorization to the United States to be requested on the official government website.
Important: please read carefully before registering
In this hotel, we only have single rooms or rooms with one bed for two people. If you are traveling alone and wish to share your room with another runner you do not know, we will not be able to accommodate your request. We invite you to choose another option.
Similarly, if you request a room with two single beds while traveling as a pair, we will not be able to accommodate your request. You will be reassigned to a room with one double bed.
A 40% deposit of the trip is due at booking, 30% by May 30th, and the remaining balance by July 30th.
Package without flight. You will need to get to the hotel on your own.
These prices include/do not include
- Accommodation: 6 nights at the Sheraton Times Square 4-star (or equivalent)
- Private bus transfer for runners to the marathon start line
- Assistance from our tour leaders as well as their advice for the race
- A backpack and a Planet Tours shirt will be offered to all runners
- Marathon registration: €600
- 5 km registration: €50
- City tour: €60 by coach with a French-speaking guide for 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Cancellation/luggage loss insurance: 3.8% per person / with the included HEALTH PROTECTION extension: 5.2%
- Delivery of your Planet Tours backpacks and shirts via Mondial Relay: €18 (otherwise, you can pick them up at the agency. No bags will be handed out at the hotel).
- Personal expenses and hotel minibar charges
- We chose not to include breakfasts as they cost $35 at the hotel, knowing that you can have breakfast nearby for around $15.
- The ESTA application at $21: entry authorization to the United States to be requested on the official government website.
Important: please read carefully before registering
If you are traveling alone and request to share your room with another runner, we will try to accommodate your request provided we have another participant who has made the same request. Otherwise, you will be reassigned to a single room at the single room rate. Furthermore, we cannot offer triple or quadruple rooms. If you select these types of rooms, please note that we will not be able to fulfill your request and administrative fees will be deducted to process the refund of your registration.
Quadruple rooms consist of two double beds, and triple rooms consist of one double bed and one single bed. They are only offered to people who know each other well or to families.
Our Hotels
Sheraton New York Times Square****
With the Sheraton Times Square, you can’t help butappreciate its strategic location. Located next to the famous Times Square, you’ll be right in the heart of Manhattan and its sights, from art galleries to Broadway theaters. What’s more, its proximity to 3 subway stations means you can easily explore other parts of the city.
What’s more, the hotel’s 4-star rating guarantees you the comfort you need to make the most of your marathon stay. The 15 to 20-minute walk from the hotel to the marathon finish line will make it easier for you to get around on that long-awaited day.
Times Square Edition*****
Looking for even more comfort? We suggest the Edtition Hotel. With its 5-star rating in the heart of Times Square, you can upgrade your stay to make it even more enjoyable, while benefiting from an equally strategic location.
So, when you travel with Planet Tours, you’ll enjoy all the comforts of home! Take a look at our rates.
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The pre-registration fee is €120 per person (runner or companion). It guarantees your spot and your race bib while waiting for our 2026 program to become available. This deposit is binding and non-refundable in case of cancellation on your part. You can pre-register several people by clicking on Add a participant as many times as needed.