PPTC Endurance Fest

2026 will be the 50th anniversary running of the 5 boroughs AND Dream Travel Canada's 20th anniversary at the TCS New York City Marathon! Join us as we mark this milestone with some exciting special giveaways!

This highly exciting and one of the most sought-after marathons on the planet will not disappoint and we will sell out!

Imagine standing at the start line on the Verrazano Narrows Bridge with 60,000 other runners from more than 100 countries, listening to the cannons boom as the marathon starts! Picture yourself running while more than 2 million spectators line the course, cheering you on every step of the way! Run through all 5 boroughs of this iconic city and finish in Central Park, then feel the weight of that beautiful finisher’s medal around your neck!

Whether you are a weekend warrior or a seasoned runner, the TCS New York City Marathon is open to you! There’s no need to qualify or win a lottery! Dream Travel and the Running Room are proud to bring you guaranteed entries into this premier event!

• Where: New York City, NY, USA

• Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026

• Distance: 26.2 miles / 42.195 KM

• Cutoff Time: A 16-minute-per-mile pace, based on the last wave start

• Race Start Time: 9:40AM - 11AM staggered wave start

• Qualification Time Required: None

• Required Travel Docs for Canadians: A valid passport.

Click Here for the Official Website

IMPORTANT NOTE: 2025 sold out in 2 weeks

• Package prices are in USD

• Race Roster Deposit: $650 CAD (plus Race Roster processing fee not included in package quoted)

• Second Deposit Payment: $500.00 USD

• Second Deposit Due Date: February 27, 2026

• Final Payment Due: July 10, 2026

• Dream Travel will be on-site: Yes

• Accepted Currencies and ways to pay: Credit card or Wise in USD or CAD or a

CAD e-transfer. When paying in CAD, we will convert your payment to USD and apply it to the package. Initial deposit will be collected in CAD.

Location: Jacob Javits Convention Center, 11th Avenue at 35th Street Manhattan.

• Thursday from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

• Friday from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

• Saturday from 9:00 – 5:00 pm

*Dates and times are subject to change. Please watch the race website here for updates.

*All runners MUST attend the expo in person in order to obtain your bib. No one may pick up on your behalf.

Step 1 – Carefully read and understand all the information below.

Step 2 – Meet requirements (see “Who May Purchase” below)

Step 3 – Determine which package best suits your needs.

Step 4 – Place your deposit via the REGISTER button

Step 5 – Get training! You’re running the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon!

• Anyone who will be 18 or older on Sunday, November 1, 2026 and is not a resident of the US may purchase one of our guaranteed entry packages.

• If you are not Canadian you must obtain written permission from Dream Travel Canada before registering.

• Guaranteed entry into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.

• 3 nights hotel (Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights) at one of the properties listed below.

• A wooden, handmade commemorative plaque shipped after the marathon ONLY to Canadian addresses. Shipping extra for those living outside of Canada.

• Access to the Dream Travel Canada 10 part docuseries Beyond Limits.

• An exclusive course strategy Zoom meeting with NYRR trainers. (Time TBD).

• TCS New York City Marathon Goody Bag including official program, souvenir shirt, snacks and special offers.

• Official Participant Handbook.

• Start festival: warm-ups, breakfast, entertainment and religious services.

• Finisher materials: medal, food and beverages, heat sheet.

• Family reunion area where marathoners and their family and friends reunite.

• Official finisher certificate.

• Transportation to the race start for runners from set pick up point(s).

• Website loaded with information, inspiration and tips – nyrr.org

• DTC group shake out run.

• DTC Meet and Greet.

• Spectator cheer items given out at the Meet and Greet.

• DTC spectator meeting points on race day with DTC staff.

Not included with your Package

• Travel insurance

• Airfare

• Airport transfers

• Meals

• Items of a personal nature or not listed

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Prices are in USD.

• Prices are per person for the 2 Runner package.

• Price is the total for the 1 Runner, 1 Spectator package or 1 Runner on their own.

• Pricing for the JW Marriott Essex is based on a room with one bed.

The cost to upgrade to a room with two beds is $200 + $42 tax = $242 USD per night.

• Your initial deposit of $650 will be charged in CAD, collected from Race Roster, converted to USD and applied to your package.

• All other payments will be collected by Dream Travel in CAD or USD, as you prefer.

2026 Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K

Join the Dream Travel Canada staff and run this exciting event with your friends and family on Saturday, October 31 as a warm up for the marathon!

Runners will start at the UN Building in Midtown and finish at the iconic 2026 TCS New York City Marathon finish line in Central Park.

• This Fun Run will have runners from virtually every country on the planet and is a very exciting event.

• For more information, click here.

• Dream Travel will have limited spots available so if you are interested, consider securing your entry or entries during the registration process for the marathon.

• The price per entry is CAD$70 to those purchasing at the time of registration. The price will increase afterwards and we will sell out.

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Contact Dream Travel

If you have any questions about the the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon or our packages, please contact us at:

• Email: tours@dreamtravelcanada.com

• Contact Information: Yvonne Davis

• Phone: 1 877 601 7275