How to Watch the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Live

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — New York City is gearing up for the remarkable 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on Sunday, Nov. 1, which also marks the 50th anniversary of its iconic five-borough course. This year’s marathon promises to be one of the most competitive in its history, with nearly 60,000 runners expected to participate and millions of spectators lining the route from Staten Island to Central Park.

Race day broadcasts will commence on WABC-TV, Channel 7, starting with pre-race coverage at 7:00 a.m. ET, followed by the race coverage from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. ET. For national viewers, ESPN2 will provide live coverage from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET, complemented by Spanish-language coverage on ESPN3. Additionally, a two-hour live show from the finish line will air on Channel 7, and on the ABC Network, covering both celebrities and everyday runners from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.