NYC Marathon Shakeout Run Features 3 Top Peloton Instructors

Matt Wilpers, Mariana Fernández, and Zacharias Niedzwiecki lead a Central Park shakeout run on October 30 ahead of the TCS New York City Marathon

The Peloton x NYRR NYC Marathon shakeout run is coming to Central Park. On Friday, October 30, 2026, Peloton instructors Matt Wilpers, Mariana Fernández, and Zacharias Niedzwiecki will lead runners on a loop of the park to kick off the TCS New York City Marathon presented by Mastercard.

The evening is built around visualizing race day and the big finish, with a welcome, a warm-up, and a post-run gathering at the official marathon pavilion.

What to Expect at the NYC Marathon Shakeout Run

Here is what you need to know:

• Date: Friday, October 30, 2026

• Check-in: 6:30 PM ET

• Start time: 7:00 PM ET

• Location: The TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion, presented by New Balance, next to Tavern on the Green off West 67th Street and Central Park West

• Instructors: Matt Wilpers, Mariana Fernández, and Zacharias Niedzwiecki

• Warm-up: A quick welcome and a 5-minute warm-up before hitting the loop

• After the run: Photo moments, giveaways, and food and drinks from Tavern on the Green

The event page does not list cost, eligibility, or capacity. RSVPs for the NYC Marathon shakeout run can be secured at the official event page.

Orange Runner Portraits at the Central Park Shakeout Run

Luke McCambley, the cartoonist behind The Orange Runner, will be on site drawing portraits during the event. Here is how it works:

• Email a photo of yourself running to [email protected]

• Pick an NYC-themed background

• Download your portrait after the event

A Familiar Format for Peloton and NYRR

The NYC Marathon shakeout run follows a format Peloton and NYRR have used ahead of other New York races, including the Brooklyn Half and the United Airlines NYC Half. In 2024, the partnership also hosted a full slate of marathon week events.

Two of this year’s leaders have been regulars at Peloton community runs. Matt Wilpers led a free shakeout before the NYC Half in March, and Mariana Fernández hosted Peloton Run and Flow in New York in August, pairing running with restorative yoga.

For anyone running the TCS New York City Marathon, the NYC Marathon shakeout run offers a low-pressure way to loosen up, meet the Peloton community, and log a final easy loop with three familiar instructors before race day.

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