New York City Marathon

The guaranteed entry standards are changing in 2013 and it will be tougher for those of us who are getting slower (that includes most of us). If you can meet the 2012 standards for guaranteed entry, but can’t meet the 2013 standards, you might want to think about entering this year. I know if I don’t do it this year, it will be age 45 before I have a chance at another guaranteed entry, and who knows if I’ll still be able to hit 2:58 by the time 45 roles around. To get the guaranteed entry to the 2012 race, the 2012 standards have to be met by January 31, 2012. (You don’t have much time if you haven’t already met them).

Age Marathon 1/2 Marathon
Current New Current New
18-39 2:55 2:45 1:23 1:19
40-44 3:10 2:50 1:30 1:23
45-49 3:10 2:58 1:30 1:25
50-54 3:30 3:06 1:40 1:29
55-59 3:30 3:14 1:40 1:33
60-64 3:45 3:24 1:48 1:39
65-69 3:45 3:35 1:48 1:42
70+ 4:00 3:46 1:55 1:48