The NYC Marathon finishes in Central Park, Manhattan, near West 67th Street (the final stretch runs inside the park and ends at Central Park near the West 60s, with the finish line inside the park).

Key finish details to know:

• The race starts on Staten Island and travels through all five boroughs before entering Manhattan and concluding in Central Park. The finish area is along Central Park West/West 60s, with spectators viewing from nearby avenues and the grandstands at the finish.

• In recent editions, spectators have access to the final approach inside Central Park, with vantage points near Columbus Circle and along the park’s southern end before the finish. Final runners cross the line inside Central Park and then exit the park via West 77th Street.

• Recent guides confirm the finish is in Central Park, typically around the West 60s and near the park’s inner drive section, with the exact finish line location marked within the park.

If you’re planning to watch:

• The last stretch is inside Central Park, so plan viewing along Central Park West near West 60s or along the park’s interior paths approaching the finish. Grandstand seating is available for premium viewing near the finish.

• For an up-to-date map and viewing areas, check the latest course maps and spectator guidance released by race organizers closer to race day.