New York Marathon Qualifying Times

Qualifying Standards

The New York City Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, and as such, it has strict qualifying standards. To qualify for the 2023 New York City Marathon, runners must meet the following time standards:

• Men: 2 hours 53 minutes
• Women: 3 hours 10 minutes

Runners who have not met the qualifying standards can still enter the lottery for a chance to run in the marathon. The lottery is open to all runners, regardless of their qualifying status. The odds of being selected through the lottery are very low, so it is important to meet the qualifying standards to ensure a spot in the marathon.

Qualifying Races

Runners can qualify for the New York City Marathon by running a qualifying time in one of the following races:

• A marathon that is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS)
• A race that is part of the World Marathon Majors series
• A race that is designated as a qualifying race by the New York Road Runners (NYRR)

A full list of qualifying races can be found on the NYRR website.

Qualifying Period

The qualifying period for the 2023 New York City Marathon is from January 1, 2022, to December 5, 2022. Runners must meet the qualifying standards within this period to be eligible to run in the marathon.

Additional Information

For more information on the New York City Marathon qualifying standards and qualifying races, please visit the NYRR website.