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Just 1% of Applicants Were Selected to Run the 2026 NYC Marathon—the Lowest Acceptance Rate Ever
The race received more than 240,000 applications for this year’s drawing.
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What to know about the 2026 NYC Marathon lottery
More than 240,000 runners from 160+ countries applied, a nearly 20% jump from 2025 — with only about 1% expected to get in.
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