Star-Studded Lineup for the Marathon's 50th Anniversary

The New York Road Runners (NYRR) has announced an extensive list of celebrities and notable participants who will join the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. The event, scheduled for November 1, marks the commemorative 50th anniversary of the renowned five-borough course, bringing together 60,000 runners from around the globe.

Highlighting Charity Causes and Notable Organizations

This year's marathon isn't just a showcase of athleticism, but also a major fundraising opportunity. NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer highlighted the aim to raise $100 million for the Official Charity Partners in honor of the race's 50th year. Celebrity runners are set to raise awareness and funds for a diverse range of important organizations and causes through their participation.

News Personalities Running for a Cause

Eyewitness News anchors Liz Cho and Mike Marza are among the notable local figures participating. They will be running to support the Alzheimer's Association, dedicating their effort to former colleague Bill Ritter, who stepped down from the anchor desk after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Official List of Marathon Celebrity Runners

The complete roster of celebrity and notable runners includes personalities from television, sports, music, and digital media. Their chosen causes span a broad spectrum of charities, adding further significance to this major event in New York City.

• Tayshia Adams – Bachelor Nation star/co-host, Team Maybelline
• Darby Allin – AEW professional wrestler, KultureCity
• Joe Amabile – Reality TV star, Release Recovery
• Tiki Barber – Former New York Giants player
• Errol Barnett – CBS News anchor
• Joshua Bassett – Actor/musician, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• Chelley Bissainthe – "Love Island USA", Team Maybelline
• Matt Brickman – NBC 4 New York meteorologist
• Justin Britt – Mental health advocate/ex-NFL player, NYRR Team for Kids
• Brian Cheung – NBC News correspondent
• Liz Cho and Mike Marza – WABC-TV anchors, Alzheimer’s Association
• Zac Clark – "The Bachelorette", Release Recovery
• Jennifer Connelly – Academy Award-winning actor
• Merle Dandridge – Actor, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
• Del Water Gap – Songwriter/producer
• Dylan Efron – "Dancing with the Stars", New Balance
• Ellie Fisher – Supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
• Kyle Fraser – "Survivor" S48 winner, Chelsea Piers Foundation
• Zarna Garg – Comedian/author, Team Maybelline
• Karen Sarahi Gonzalez – Digital creator, Team Maybelline
• William Goodge – Ultra-endurance athlete, Stand Up To Cancer
• Greg Grippo – "The Bachelorette" star
• Vinny Guadagnino – "Jersey Shore" star
• Mitch Guerra – "Survivor" S48, Chelsea Piers Foundation
• Luke Gulbranson – "Summer House" star, Blood Cancer United
• Erika Henningsen – Broadway actor, Girl Rising
• T.J. Holmes – Journalist/media personality
• Blake Horstmann – Reality TV star, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Matt James – "The Bachelor" star, ABC Food Tours
• Sam Judge – Supporting KultureCity
• Meredith Kopit Levien & Diane Brayton – New York Times CEO & chief legal officer, “Run for Reporting”
• Allison Kucharczyk – Netflix host/interior designer, Team Maybelline
• Jordan Litz – Broadway actor
• Chloe Lukasiak – "Dance Moms" star, TheaterWorksUSA
• Patina Miller – Tony Award-winning actor
• James Milner – Former Premier League soccer player, James Milner Foundation
• Casey Neistat – Content creator, NYRR Team for Kids
• N.O.R.E. – Rapper/actor, “Run Champs”
• Oz Pearlman – Mentalist/endurance runner
• Peloton Instructors – Robin Arzón and others
• Laura Perlongo – Wife of Nev Schulman
• P-Lo – Rapper/producer
• Antoni Porowski – "Queer Eye" star
• Carl Radke – "Summer House" star, Release Recovery
• Rich Roll – Ultra-endurance athlete/podcaster
• Nev Schulman – "Catfish" host
• Hannah Ann Sluss – "The Bachelor" star, Team Nanit
• Andrew Spencer – Reality TV star
• Mychal Threets – Librarian, CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation
• Benjamin Walker – Actor/Broadway star
• Cory Wharton – TV personality, The Children's Heart Foundation

Marathon 2026: A Global Gathering in NYC

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon will once again highlight the city’s unique energy, uniting people through the shared power of movement and philanthropy. Participants and marathon followers can expect updates and coverage as the date approaches, with the race serving both as a world-class sporting event and a significant fundraising platform for charity.

Where to Find More Marathon News

For the latest news on the new york city marathon, official information, and additional details about the event, visit the NYRR website. The marathon broadcast will continue its tradition on ABC 7 / WABC-TV and ESPN2.

Source: abc7ny.com.