Nov 15, 2026 to Nov 7, 2027

the plan.

The plan runs in five phases over 51 weeks and ends on the Verrazzano start line. It works for first-time marathoners and PR chasers: you set your paces, and the dates stay fixed.

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  1. 01

    foundation.

    Nov 15, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027

    20 to 30 km / week
    Long run up to 12 km

    You build the habit with three easy, conversational runs and two strength sessions a week. We get through the winter together.

  2. 02

    base.

    Mar 1, 2027 to Jun 27, 2027

    30 to 45 km / week
    Long run up to 18 km

    You add volume at an easy pace, race a spring half marathon or two, and finish easy runs with strides.

  3. 03

    build.

    Jun 28, 2027 to Aug 29, 2027

    45 to 60 km / week
    Long run up to 26 km

    Your 18-week marathon block starts, with tempo on Tuesdays and bridge hills on Thursdays. July heat hits hard, so carry water.

  4. 04

    peak.

    Aug 30, 2027 to Oct 17, 2027

    55 to 70 km / week
    Long runs of 29 to 32 km

    You run your hardest weeks here, with marathon-pace miles inside long runs and a tune-up half. Practice your race-day fueling on long runs.

  5. 05

    taper.

    Oct 18, 2027 to Nov 6, 2027

    Volume down 40 to 60%
    Last long run 19 km

    You cut volume and keep some speed work. Sleep, eat carbs, and race in gear and food you have already tested.

  6. 26.2

    race day.

    Sunday, November 7, 2027 / Staten Island to Central Park

getting a bib.

You can enter the NYC Marathon through the drawing, the NYRR 9+1 program, a time qualifier or a charity. NYRR changes the rules and deadlines each year, so check with them first. The crew runs qualifier races together and helps each other through the entry window.

Official entry info at nyrr.org →

Bruno is running for NYRR Team for Kids. Back the fundraiser.

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