When does nyc marathon lottery open

On November 2nd, 2025 at exactly 8:00 a.m.… about 50,000 people will begin their 26.2-mile route of the New York City Marathon through the five boroughs of New York City.

Are you looking to be one of the runners standing at the start line seconds away from taking on the Big Apple? 

If you’re ready to try your hand at this inspiring challenge and one of the biggest races in the world…  then here’s everything you need to know about qualifying and registering for the New York City Marathon 2025…

The application period will most probably open at the beginning of February, see here!
What most people don’t realize is that there are actually 9 ways to enter the New York City Marathon in 2025!

Learn more about how the marathon’s course is designed here.

The 9 ways of getting into the New York City Marathon are divided into two categories… 

Guaranteed Entry & Non-Guaranteed Entry.

Let’s have a look at what this all means for you…

10 Ways To Enter The New York City Marathon 2025

The guaranteed entry spots are linked to 10 of the ways to enter wh