I was wondering how this works. In my age group 45-49, it says I need a 1:28 half marathon, however, it is unclear if this is 1:28.00 or 1:28.59. It also seems that it is based on your age on Nov 1 2015, in which case I need a 1:32.xx…still need to know what 1:32.xx is…but the 1:32.xx makes signing up for a half marathon next week more enticing. I retired from marathons after Boston 2005 and said the only thing that would get me back to the start line is after turning 50 doing a World Marathon Major like London or New York. Can anyone let me now what if I need to hit :00 or :59? I might have to go on the cabbage and water diet for the next week though!!!
Edit: sorry for the sucky formatting, but not really wanting to edit the table that won’t paste into ST.
2014 NYRR-eligible races: 2014 Fred Lebow Manhattan Half, 2014 NYC Half, 2014 More Magazine/Fitness Magazine Women’s Half-Marathon, 2014 Brooklyn Half, 2014 Staten Island Half, 2014 Grete’s Great Gallop, 2014 TCS New York City Marathon
In order to claim your guaranteed entry, you must submit your application and pay the 2015 processing and entry fees during the application window (PLEASE NOTE: The application will open on January 15, 2015, and will close one month later, on February 15, 2015.). You are not automatically placed in the race. Guaranteed entries that are not submitted during this time period are forfeited.
A limited number of time-qualifier spots will be available to runners who meet the time standards in a non-NYRR race. These spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until the cap has been reached. If you meet the time standards in a non-NYRR race, you will be required to complete the non-guaranteed entry application, to indicate on the application that you are applying as a time qualifier, and to provide your finishing time and the name of the 2014 race. Results must be verifiable online.
The time-qualifying standards are as follows (runners only); all times run must be at least as fast as the posted time:
Men
Age*
Marathon
Half-marathon
18-34
2:53
1:21
35-39
2:55
1:23
40-44
2:58
1:25
45-49
3:05
1:28
50-54
3:14
1:32
55-59
3:23
1:36
60-64
3:34
1:41
65-69
3:45
1:46
70-74
4:10
1:57
75-79
4:30
2:07
80+
4:55
2:15
Women
Age*
Marathon
Half-marathon
18-34
3:13
1:32
35-39
3:15
1:34
40-44
3:26
1:37
45-49
3:38
1:42
50-54
3:51
1:49
55-59
4:10
1:54
60-64
4:27
2:02
65-69
4:50
2:12
70-74
5:30
2:27
75-79
6:00
2:40
80+
6:35
2:50
*Age on November 1, 2015.
About the Time Standards
The TCS New York City Marathon is known for being an extremely diverse race, and at New York Road Runners, we pride ourselves on offering many methods by which runners can gain entry. To continue to promote this diversity, we are excited to announce our decision to increase the number of runners who will be able to earn guaranteed entry by meeting time standards. To celebrate our most competitive athletes, we have also decided to relax those standards.
In reviewing entries from nearly a decade of New York City Marathon history, we found that the percentage of time qualifiers has been inconsistent across the different age categories; qualifying by time was tougher for runners in certain age groups. To redress this imbalance, we have tailored a qualifying standard for each age group, rather than using a single standard, such as an age-graded percentage, for all age groups. We intend for our new standards to offer equal access to our most competitive applicants across all age categories and to allow the highest possible percentage of runners from each category to earn guaranteed entry into the TCS New York City Marathon. We have also considerably increased the number of athletes who can qualify by time.
