The TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M, held in New York City each October, offers a targeted 18-mile (≈29 km) paced race experience designed as a final marathon rehearsal for runners preparing for the full 26.2-mile event. Organized by New York Road Runners (NYRR), it provides aid stations, experienced pacers for various goal times, chip timing, and coaching guidance to help athletes refine pacing, fueling, and race-day strategies. Alongside its 18M event, the Training Series also features a 12-mile race earlier in the season—ideal for intermediate prep—though the 18M is widely regarded as the ultimate long-distance tune-up before the big marathon . Experienced and first-time marathoners alike use these races to simulate real race conditions, dialing in logistics like crowd navigation, hydration stops, and mental endurance five weeks ahead of November’s New York City Marathon.
Race
18 miles
Race Date:
21 September, 2025
The TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M is an 18‑mile training race held each fall—typically in early October in Central Park—designed to help runners rehearse pacing, hydration, and logistics under race-day conditions five weeks before the NYC Marathon. It features chip timing, pacers, aid stations with water, sports drink, and gels, and allows participants to practice fueling and pacing strategies in a supportive NYRR group-training environment.
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FAQs
What is the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M?
How long is the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M?
Where does the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M take place?
What is the elevation gain of the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M?
How can I prepare for the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M?
How do I choose the right training plan for the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M?
The TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M is an 18‑mile training race held each fall—typically in early October in Central Park—designed to help runners rehearse pacing, hydration, and logistics under race-day conditions five weeks before the NYC Marathon. It features chip timing, pacers, aid stations with water, sports drink, and gels, and allows participants to practice fueling and pacing strategies in a supportive NYRR group-training environment.
The TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M is 29km long.
The TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M takes place in New York, New York State, United States of America.
Runna classifies the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M?
The TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M is an 18‑mile training race held each fall—typically in early October in Central Park—designed to help runners rehearse pacing, hydration, and logistics under race-day conditions five weeks before the NYC Marathon. It features chip timing, pacers, aid stations with water, sports drink, and gels, and allows participants to practice fueling and pacing strategies in a supportive NYRR group-training environment.
How long is the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M?
The TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M is 29km long.
Where does the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M take place?
The TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M takes place in New York, New York State, United States of America.
What is the elevation gain of the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M?
Runna classifies the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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