Delta Gives NYC Marathon Runners Priority Boarding (travelerstoday.com)

Delta Air Lines is offering free "Marathoners' Zone 1" priority boarding to TCS NYC Marathon runners departing JFK and LaGuardia on November 1 and 2, with gate announcements recognizing finishers. Marathon-themed activations near baggage claim at both airports run October 29–30 from noon while supplies last, offering complimentary essentials and sign-making supplies. The 2026 race marks the marathon's 50th running and includes its first course change since 2011, simplifying the Bronx route from seven turns to five.