Race week's ticketed events are mostly for runners; this one is a benefit, and the money goes to the free youth running programmes NYRR runs across the city year-round. It is also the night the sport's names are actually in the room rather than on a start list.
What to expect
A ticketed evening event at the Marathon Pavilion benefiting NYRR's youth and community programming.
Good to know
- The Pavilion sits beside the marathon finish line in Central Park
- The 1/2/3 or B/C to 72nd St are the closest approaches
- Race week runs the week before the marathon on November 1
- Ticketed — booked through NYRR
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Common questions
When is Night of Champions?
The Friday of marathon race week — October 30, 2026.
What does it support?
NYRR's free youth and community running programmes.
