Post-Race Poncho
Registration for selecting the bag-check option or the post-race poncho option for 2018 TCS New York City Marathon race day will open in summer 2018 in My NYRR. Options will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis so we can safely manage the post-race flow of runners. For more information, please visit the Baggage: Your Options page.
Please note that information is subject to change.
The post-race poncho option offers two advantages:
- After you finish the marathon, you will have the earliest exit from Central Park and quickest access to Family Reunion and public transportation.
- You will receive a waterproof, wind-resistant Marathon Finish Poncho to keep you warm and dry, distributed after you exit from Central Park at 77th Street.
We recommend the post-race poncho option for runners who:
- Do not need specific items at the start.
- Can have friends or family members meet them in Family Reunion.
- Live or have accommodation in or near NYC.
- Are experienced in running marathons and understand the post-finish experience.

Post Race
After you receive your post-race amenities, you can follow the color-coded signs that match your wristband and bib label to exit the park. The exit is approximately 1/2 mile from the finish line; it takes most runners 20-30 minutes to exit.