Registration for selecting the bag-check option or the post-race poncho option for 2018 TCS New York City Marathon race day is open in My NYRR and will close September 5 at 11:59 p.m. ET. 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.