NYC Marathon 2026: See the celebrities running

A roster of television and movie celebrities, current and former pro athletes, and journalists will participate in the 50th annual New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 1.The A-listers will run alongside more than 50,000 other participants in this year's race, which weaves through all five of New York City's boroughs. The race kicks off on Staten Island and finishes in Central Park.American journalist T.J. Holmes, a former CNN anchor, is one of the several gearing up for race day. The 49-year-old completed the marathon in 2023 and 2024, too.“It takes such a commitment to get to race day," Holmes told USA TODAY. "I honor and applaud anybody who starts the New York City Marathon. The hell with finishing. If you start it, you have made a commitment."Here's what celebrities, athletes and other media personalities are participating in this year's NYC Marathon.Exclusive: T.J. Holmes 'scared to death' about NYC Marathon. Amy Robach has Twizzlers readyWhat celebrities are running the NYC Marathon?According to nonprofit New York Road Runners, which puts on the marathon, the following A-listers are participating in this year's NYC Marathon:Tayshia Adams – Bachelor Nation star and co-host running with Team MaybellineDarby Allin – AEW professional wrestler supporting KultureCityJoe Amabile – "The Bachelorette" and "Bachelor in Paradise" star supporting Release RecoveryTiki Barber –Former New York Giants playerErrol Barnett – CBS News anchor and national correspondentJoshua Bassett – Actor, singer-songwriter and musician supporting the National Alliance on Mental IllnessChelley Bissainthe – "Love Island USA" star and television personality running with Team MaybellineMatt Brickman – NBC 4 New York meteorologistJustin Britt – Mental health advocate and former NFL football player supporting NYRR Team for KidsBrian Cheung – NBC News correspondentLiz Cho and Mike Marza – WABC-TV anchors supporting the Alzheimer’s AssociationZac Clark – "The Bachelorette" star and founder and CEO of Release RecoveryJennifer Connelly –Academy Award–winning actorMerle Dandridge – Actor supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDSDel Water Gap – Songwriter and producerDylan Efron – "Dancing with the Stars" and "The Traitors" star running with New BalanceEllie Fisher – Wife of Broadway star and actor Jordan Fisher; supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDSKyle Fraser – "Survivor" Season 48 winner supporting the Chelsea Piers FoundationZarna Garg – Comedian, author and actor running with Team MaybellineKaren Sarahi Gonzalez – Digital creator and entrepreneur running with Team MaybellineWilliam Goodge – British ultra-endurance athlete supporting Stand Up To CancerGreg Grippo – "The Bachelorette" starVinny Guadagnino –"Jersey Shore" starMitch Guerra – "Survivor" Season 48 star supporting the Chelsea Piers FoundationLuke Gulbranson – "Summer House" star supporting Blood Cancer UnitedErika Henningsen – Broadway star and actor supporting Girl RisingT.J. Holmes – Journalist and media personalityBlake Horstmann – "The Bachelorette" and "Bachelor in Paradise" star supporting St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalMatt James – "The Bachelor" star and co-founder of nonprofit ABC Food ToursSam Judge – Wife of New York Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge; supporting KultureCityMeredith Kopit Levien and Diane Brayton –New York Times CEO and chief legal officer running with 10 other staffers supporting "Run for Reporting" campaignAllison Kucharczyk – co-host of Netflix’s "Couldn’t Agree Less"podcast, creator and interior designer running with Team MaybellineJordan Litz – Broadway actor currently starring in "Wicked" on London’s West EndChloe Lukasiak – "Dance Moms" star supporting TheaterWorksUSAPatina Miller – Tony Award-winning Broadway star and actorJames Milner – Former Premier League soccer player and England midfielder supporting the James Milner FoundationCasey Neistat – Content creator, director and entrepreneur supporting NYRR Team for KidsN.O.R.E. – Rapper, actor and media personality; running with his “Run Champs” crewOz Pearlman – Mentalist and endurance runner who holds the record for the most miles run in Central Park in a single dayPeloton instructors – Robin Arzón, Mariana Fernandez, Hannah Frankson, Alex Karwoski, Zacharias Niedswiecki, Ash Pryor, Camila Ramón and Matt WilpersLaura Perlongo – Wife of NēvSchulmanP-Lo – Filipino American rapper and producerAntoni Porowski – Emmy Award winner, author and star of "Queer Eye" and "Best of the World" supporting City HarvestCarl Radke –"Summer House" star and entrepreneur supporting Release RecoveryRich Roll – Plant-based ultra-endurance athlete and podcasterNēv Schulman – "Catfish: The TV Show" creator and hostHannah Ann Sluss – "The Bachelor" star running with Team NanitAndrew Spencer –"The Bachelorette" and “Bachelor in Paradise” starMychal Threets – Librarian and “Reading Rainbow” star supporting CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial FoundationBenjamin Walker – Actor and Broadway starCory Wharton – Television personality, entrepreneur and content creator supporting The Children’s Heart FoundationHow to watch NYC Marathon in personThe majority of the marathon course is open to spectators between miles three and 26, according to New York Road Runners. Here are the best spots to post up at, according to New York Road Runners:Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn (miles 2-4)Fourth Avenue and Flatbush Avenue (mile 8)Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Brooklyn (miles 10-13)Pulaski Bridge between Brooklyn and Queens (mile 13.1)First Avenue, Manhattan (miles 16-18)East Harlem (miles 18-20)Charity Cheer Zone at First Avenue and 120th Street (miles 19-20)Fifth Avenue between East 90th Street and East 105th Street (miles 23-24)United Airlines Zone at Columbus CircleThe marathon ends at 67th Street on West Drive. Spectators can watch from Columbus Circle, approximately 500 feet before the finish, according to New York Road Runners. As of Oct. 29, tickets for the East Side Grandstand, which provides a front row view of the final 200 meters of the race, are sold out.Safety tips for watching in personNew York Road Runners offers the following tips to have a fun and safe experience as a spectator: Cheer for all of the runners, not just the people you know.Stay behind the blue tape or barricades, leaving the roads open for runners.Stick to the streets. Spectators aren't allowed on any of the bridges on the course.If you see something or someone suspicious, notify a law enforcement officer or race official.Individuals who are not officially registered for the race cannot join in at any time.How to watch NYC Marathon at homeHere are a few ways to watch and listen from home:In New York, the race will be broadcast live on WABC-TV, Channel 7 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET. ABC7NY.com will also present a view of the finish line between 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET.Outside of New York, the race will be broadcast on ESPN2 between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. ET. The broadcast will be available in Spanish on ESPN3.The race will be broadcast live on the ABC 7 New York app in the New York Tri-state area and ESPN app nationwide.The race will also be broadcast on iHeartRadio's 710 WOR AM and 104.3HDR in New York, starting at 7 a.m. ET.Contributing: Erin Jensen, USA TODAYGreta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NYC Marathon 2026: See the celebrities running