The news desk
On September 30, 2026, Marathon Handbook reported that New York Road Runners (NYRR) sent guidance to running groups this Tuesday requiring that non-sponsor brands not appear in New York Marathon cheer zones, and that banners also not be hung on railings. This comes with just over a month until the November 1 race. The report did not mention whether such rules existed previously or any response from running groups.
New York Road Runners circulated guidance to run clubs on Tuesday requiring that non-sponsor brands not appear in New York City Marathon cheer zones, and that banners not be hung on barricades. The race is on Nov. 1, just over a month away.