Alongside the Boston , New York , London , Berlin , and Tokyo Marathons , it is one of the six World Marathon Majors Competition .

Along with the Houston Marathon and the Austin Marathon , the BMW Dallas Marathon forms the first leg of the Marathons of Texas , a series of winter marathons held Hold approximately one month apart from each other from December through February in Texas .

Guaranteed Commitment entry to the marathon can be gained Getting by satisfying the requirements of the 9+1 program or the 9+ $ 1K program ( where NYRR members run in nine sponsored races and either volunteer at another event or donate Supply $ 1,000 to support Supporting NYRR programs for young athletes ) , having completed Process_end 15 or more previous NYC Marathons , or meeting time qualification standards .