Bronx route tweak marks 50th NYC Marathon milestone
TL;DR
The NYC Marathon will change its Bronx segment for the 50th edition, rerouting a brief stretch to ease neighborhood access and reduce congestion. Runners will go off the Willis Avenue Bridge onto Alexander Avenue to East 141st Street (instead of East 138th), cutting Bronx turns from seven to five while keeping the total distance at 26.2 miles and maintaining the will-call through the Willis Avenue Bridge into Manhattan; more than 60,000 runners are expected.
- NYC Marathon route changing for first time in 15 years — what runners need to know New York Post
- The New York City Marathon Route Is Changing. Here’s What’s Different. The New York Times
- NYC Marathon changes route for first time in 15 years Gothamist
- 2026 NYC Marathon: New course route for TCS New York City Marathon in the Bronx ABC7 New York
- 2026 TCS New York City Marathon changing course for Bronx section of race CBS News
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