What are the qualifying times to get direct entry into the New York Marathon?

The qualifying times to secure a direct bib for the New York Marathon start at 2:53 for a man aged 18 to 34 and 3:13 for a woman, then get slower with age. You must achieve your time the year before the race, in a marathon or half marathon organized by NYRR.

18 to 34 years old 2:53'00" M, 3:13'00" F

35 to 39 years old 2:55'00" M, 3:15'00" F

40 to 44 years old 2:58'00" M, 3:26'00" F

45 to 49 years old 3:05'00" M, 3:38'00" F

50 to 54 years old 3:15'00" M, 3:51'00" F

Outside NYRR, only marathons count, with limited spots. Non-binary runners follow the women's standards.