VCTC Bus to NYC Marathon 2026 — Bronx, NY

Date
November 1, 2026
Location
Bronx, NY
Venue
242nd and Broadway
Start Time
4:30 AM
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00 – $45.00
Events
VCTC Bus to NYC Marathon: VCTC members, VCTC Bus to NYC Marathon: nonmembers
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The VCTC Bus to NYC Marathon 2026 takes place on November 1, 2026, at 242nd and Broadway in the Bronx, New York, with a typical start time of 4:30 AM. Entry prices range from $35.00 to $45.00.

From the Race Organizer
Ride with your teammates and fellow runners in style in a spacious coach bus (with a bathroom!) to the start of the 2026 NYC marathon! Seats available to VCTC members and nonmembers! When: Sunday, November 1 Time: check in 4:30-4:45; departure 5:00 am (SHARP)* * please note we cannot wait for latecomers! Plus do yourself a favor and remember to set your clocks back so you don’t arrive an hour early! Where: just south of 242nd and Broadway in front of handball courts/Van Cortlandt Park Stadium (you’ll find parking easily on a Sunday at meters on Broadway) Cost: $35 members (plus $3.10 registration fee charged by RSU) $45 nonmembers (plus $3.70 registration fee charged by RSU) Please note this is a one-way bus. You’ll have to make your way back to the Bronx from the finish in Central Park! And for those who tried to take the bus with us last year, never fear, we have a new reliable bus company, the same one that NYRR uses for their official buses!

Course & Travel Notes

The VCTC Bus to NYC Marathon 2026 takes place at 72 feet elevation in the Bronx. The 4:30 AM start occurs before sunrise at 6:26 AM on November 1st. November typically sees average highs of 54°F and average lows of 41°F, with measurable precipitation on 34% of days. LaGuardia Airport lies 4.8 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 72 ft elevation☀️ Typically 54°F / 41°F · 34% chance of rain✈️ LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — 4.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is VCTC Bus to NYC Marathon 2026 — Bronx, NY?

VCTC Bus to NYC Marathon 2026 — Bronx, NY takes place on November 1, 2026. The race is held in Bronx, New York.

Where is VCTC Bus to NYC Marathon 2026 — Bronx, NY held?

VCTC Bus to NYC Marathon 2026 — Bronx, NY is held at 242nd and Broadway in Bronx, New York.

Where can I find hotels near VCTC Bus to NYC Marathon 2026 — Bronx, NY?

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