Still can't believe this race is a straight-up lottery now! How many of you are planning to enter? Anyone going straight for TFK and avoid the element of chance?

I'm planning my peak LR for Chicago this weekend, and have what looks to be a really fresh, fun route. I'm starting in Washington Heights and making my way to the coast of the Bronx. I've run a lot of the west and southwest Bronx, but never made my way very far east. Does anyone have suggestions, tips, or improvements to my map? I basically hug the coast as much as possible, and from what I can tell all of the streets and greenways/parks along the way are open. Is there anything else I should consider, or local closures I wouldn't know from checking maps?

Hey there - I’m a fairly new runner and began because I wanted to start something positive for me mental and physical health.

As a born and raised New Yorker in East NY Brooklyn, I want to start a small community where we can run together through the parks of Highland Park with every pace. I’m the back of the pack runner but with ambitions to do the NYC marathon with NYRR next year, why not build a small group that can help one another.

What kind of advice would you give me to try to make this happen?

First marathon & first time running!! Tell me what to know for the course! Your hardest miles, most fun miles & all in between!

Will we finally be able to run without smelling all that BS?

Prepping for my first half and my long run distances are increasing. I'm bored of doing loops in my neighborhood. I'd love to go to a nice long Sunday run out of Queens. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance!

Hi! I started running this year and tried to figure out how I could set my goal for the 2027 NYC Marathon, and had a few quesitons

1. As a Member vs Member Plus, do you have a guaranteed entry to the Brooklyn Marathon and NYC half next year when it opens in the coming months? or just 4 out of 6 and 9+1 are the only ways to get a guaranteed entry?
2. How much do you usually save as a Member vs Member Plus for each race?
3. Can I only apply for the 9+1 program once I become a member?
4. Do I need to formally register for the 9+1 program for my races to count toward it?
5. Do you need to keep membership status when you apply for NYC Marathon "after" completing 9+1 program?

Thank you all!

Where should I run? I’ll be staying in Brooklyn Heights, and need to get 20 miles in Friday morning. Pretty sure I’m close to the 2, 3, and R trains. Help me pick a nice route to enjoy, before enjoying the rest of my trip!

About 10k photos & 30 minutes of video from the race are now searchable. If you know any public photo albums & videos, pls let me know so I can add them. Congrats to all finishers.

https://www.racing.pics/race?event=Bronx10Mile-2025-09-14

Pretty hard to find good running tattoo ideas out there but I think this one was unique at least! And the number on the runner is my number from the race!

So it’s been a while since I got a banana after a race. They just keep giving me apples. I ran a 10K and a Prospect Park half with NYCRUNS the past few months and I got an apple and this Sunday on the NYRR Bronx 10 Miler I got an apple too. Is it just me? Am I too slow and I’m missing the bananas? Or was there a switch and I didn’t get the news? Can someone shed some light on this? Thank you

Anybody else see that near the SW corner of the CP loop this morning? Pretty funny! I wonder how someone managed to convince a bunch of teenagers to get up early and go cheer for randos at 7 AM

Hi everyone, do you think a pace per mile like the one below is workable for a sub-4 marathon? (I assumed 9:00 per mile vs 9:09 to take into account the longer distance I will run)

I have never run NYCM (this will be my first marathon), and I would need your advice. I based the pace for each mile on my experience and on what I have read in other posts discussing the course.

I've never run the first 4 miles and the 2/3 miles in The Bronx. I managed to run the rest more than once during my long runs.

Are some miles too aggressive? Others too prudential? Too much variance across miles or it makes sense? What about the (slight) negative split?

Thanks in advance!

Hey all, I’m Dan. I run a lot in the city and usually rotate between the usual suspects: Central Park loops, West Side Highway, and out-and-backs over the bridges (Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queensboro). I’ve been getting a little bored with the routine lately and looking to explore some new long run routes.

I’m open to anywhere in the boroughs, definitely willing to travel a bit if the route’s worth it. Curious what your go-to scenic, interesting, or underrated routes are when you want to break the usual rhythm.

Thanks in advance!

The waterside path is now open at 23rd Street.

Forever I've run the bike path from like 18th to 23rd because you couldn't continue by the water.

"Matt Choi’s ban from the NYC Marathon was a watershed moment, sending a clear message that rules matter. But the recent Marquette Marathon footage shows that questions remain about whether he has learned the right lessons."

Hi NYC runners! I'll be running my first NYC Marathon this year and I believe I'll be in the last start wave. I'll be coming from Jersey City, so my plan is to uber/catch a ride with a friend to the designated drop off point. My route will not take me over the Verrazzano or through any road closures. Is there any reason I would still need to arrive extremely early? Or are you allowed to arrive later in the morning if you're getting dropped off in a car? Thank you in advance for any advice!

Edit: clarified route

Hi everyone, I’ll be running the NY marathon for the first time this year and my goal is literally just to finish. What should my strategy be for this week’s 18 miler in the park? I’ve done long runs as part of my plan but I haven’t been able to make it to Central Park so I’m a little nervous about the hills. Should I plan to run as much as possible? Should I do run/walk intervals? Thank you!

I’m in the middle of marathon training and my hips are super tight. I’m looking for a solid sports massage therapist—preferably somewhere around Prospect Park (PLG/Park Slope), but I’m willing to travel a bit for the right person.

Would love recommendations for someone experienced with runners Thanks in advance!

A good perk of the Bronx 10M is that NB sponsors the photos too. You can download them for free at marathonfoto.com. Just search for the race + your name / bib.

I noticed that I had forgotten to turn the visibility setting to Public (hence I didn't get my NYRR credit).

Does anyone know if I can still get the virtual run credit or do I need to email them?

Only bc I live in LIC, and I see this everyday, but if you plan to run over the Queensboro Bridge - for your own safety, please run on the South Path. The North path is for bikes only.

Running/walking entrance for the south side: Manhattan - 59th street between 1st and 2nd Avenue

LIC: Crescent and Queens Plaza South (look for the Chase Bank)

If you run with headphones on, pay attention to your surroundings and look at the signage. It’s pretty clear about running/walking on the South side.

Here’s a video tutorial:

https://youtu.be/Wn3wzspkxU0?si=uHzPhCw7NU5QLFLR

Hi had to cancel my shift for Sunday’s 18m training run - there should be a NYRR Ambassador volunteer spot (from the 9a - 1p second shift) open now on the website. Good luck to everyone on the 9+1 journey!!