Run, Karla, Run!

The start of the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon. (Credit: PhotoRun/NYRR)

The TCS New York City Marathon 2015 is almost upon us. If you want to catch all the action from the world’s largest marathon, here’s how to tune-in on TV and online. If you’re looking for spectator tips, read this: Go Runners! A Spectator’s Marathon Guide.

TCS New York City Marathon 2015 Race Week

TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion
Yours truly is master of ceremonies for the week! Located near the finish line at 67th St. in Central Park next to Tavern on The Green, the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion has a full schedule of free entertainment for runners, their families and friends, including course strategy sessions, athlete & celeb appearances, book signings, film screenings, bands, group runs, and more. You can also buy official finisher merchandise, store your gear in an Airbnb locker while you run Central Park, or grab a bite and sip some wine at the cafe & bar.

TCS New York City Marathon Opening Ceremony Presented by United Airlines
Friday, October 30
5:30 p.m. live on ABC7 in New York

Countdown to the Starting Line
Saturday, October 31
7:30 p.m. on ABC7 in New York
Also streaming on WatchABC and ESPN3, accessible on WatchESPN platforms

Get pumped for race day with “Countdown to the Starting Line,” a preview the 45th TCS New York City Marathon. I (yes, me!) pop-by to give a rundown on the top runners to watch.

TCS New York City Marathon 2015 Race Day

NYC Metro Area

Watch on ABC7, Sunday, November 1

Pre-Race Features
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Live Race Broadcast
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Live streaming will also be available on ABC7NY.com and via the WatchABC app from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Nationally

Watch on ESPN2 and WatchESPN, Sunday, November 1

Live Race Broadcast
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST.

Pre- and Post-Race Coverage
Watch ESPN3 from 7:00 to 9:00a.m. EST and 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. EST
Available on WatchESPN.com and WatchESPN app

Highlight Show
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on your local ABC affiliate

Online

Live Stream
7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m on WatchABC in New York and WatchESPN nationwide
Download the app in the App Store or Google Play store

Mobile Devices
WatchABC in New York and WatchESPN nationwide
Available through participating TV providers
Download the app in the App Store or Google Play store

Find Your Finish Cam

Are you running the TCS New York City Marathon 2015? I’ll be one of the finish line announcers ready to cheer you in during the afternoon! Good luck to everyone running! Get your New York on!

About Karla Bruning

Karla Bruning is a race announcer at the TCS New York City Marathon + other major events, TV host for the New York City Triathlon + contributor to Shape, Redbook, Runner's World + other publications. She used to report for Newsweek but spent her free time squeezing in workouts. Now it's her job. She's run 8 marathons, 30 halves, 10 triathlons + open water swims. When she's not running, talking about running or writing about running, she's snuggling her baby, spoiling her dog + compulsively traveling.