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Nov 6, 2023 · A perfect storm has hit the hotel market in New York City, driving prices to historic highs. The ascent began, partially, in spring of 2022, when Governor Greg Abbott of Texas started busing migrants to New York.
- Where to Stay During The New York Marathon
- Running The New York Marathon: Before The Race
- Where to Eat Before The New York Marathon
- The New York Marathon: During The Race
- Running The New York Marathon: at The Finish Line
- The New York Marathon: After The Race
- Connect with Other Runners Before The New York Marathon
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My first piece of advice: book your hotel as soon as you know for sure that you will be running the New York Marathon. I’ve seen people struggle to find a place to stay because they waited too long to book their hotel – and hotels do fill up for marathon weekend, especially around Midtown Manhattan, which is the perfect place to base yourself. The ...
What to pack for New York
Monitor the weather the weeks leading up to the race to get an idea of the weather in New York City if you’re traveling from another state or another country, and keep in mind that the race takes place in November. On the East Coast, November means COLD. Over the past five years, the temperatures on race day ranged from 43°Fahrenheit (6° Celsius) to 64°Fahrenheit (18° Celsius), which is quite a difference. To be on the safe side, pack for cool autumn weather and bring some rainproof gear (rai...
Sightseeing & Running in New York City
Most people arrive several days before the race to see New York City. And of course you should d some sightseeing – but don’t forget that you’ll still need to preserve some energy for the big day. Many New York visitors leave the city completely exhausted because there’s just so much to see – and they aren’t even running the New York Marathon! So when planning your sightseeing schedule, take it slow and plan realistically. The day before the race would be great for a Broadway show – but you m...
The Marathon Expo: Pick Up Your Bib & Race Pack
Three days before the marathon (Thursday, Friday and Saturday), the Health and Wellness Expo will be hosted at the Jacob K. Javits Center (655 W 34th St; closest subway station is 34thStreet / Hudson Yards on the 7 line). This is where you pick up your race number (with the attached B-Tag scoring chip that tracks you) and your race pack, which also includes your marathon shirt. If you’re not sure about what size to pick, don’t worry about that: you can try on the shirts right there at the Exp...
Obviously, there are hundreds of great food options in New York City, and I recommend consulting GoogleMaps for recommendations in the area you’re staying, but here are some great places to carb load the day before the race: 1. Carmine’s (well-known chain for Southern Italian family-style dining with giant portions – reservation required!) Times Sq...
Where your friends can cheer you on
If you plan it right, you can have your family and friends cheer you on at several points throughout the race. I recommend printing out this TCS NYC Marathon course mapwhich has the closest subway stations marked near every mile. You’ll have to instruct your cheering squad to text you where exactly they are – they will not be able to see you in the midst of the 50,000+ people who are running the New York Marathon. They will have to position themselves somewhere that stands out, for example a...
Tips for your out-of-town cheering squad:
If you have friends and family who are traveling with you and are from out of town and aren’t familiar with the subway system, here are some tips how they can keep track of you while you’re running the New York Marathon: 1. Make sure they download the TCS Marathon appso that they can live track you and see where you are. 2. Make them download or print the marathon course map, which has all the closest subway stations marked. 3. Download the PDF version of the subway maponto their phone. It’ll...
Biofreeze™ Relief Zone
If you tend to get heavy legs or experience pain in your joints during long runs, you’ll be happy to hear that there is a Biofreeze™ Relief Zone at mile 20 (double check the race course map – they might change the location) where you can apply Biofreeze spray or gel.
Have your photo taken
If you’re planning to buy the marathon photo package, don’t forget to smile for the cameras as you’re crossing the finish line, and stop for one of the official photographers who are waiting just behind the finish line to take everyone’s photo with their newly achieved medals. I wasn’t planning on buying the photos, which is why I blissfully ignored the photographers along the course, but I was gifted my official marathon photos after the race by someone and in hindsight I wish I would’ve got...
Marathon Recovery Bag
At the finish line, you will receive your medal along with a recovery bag. This bag usually includes a bottle of water, a bottle of Gatorade, some pretzels, an apple, and Biofreeze gel.
Checked Bags Pick-up
Picking up a checked bag? You will retrieve it at the UPS trucks which are not far from the finish line (on Central Park West between W 70th Street and W 71st Street), but quite a walk from the Family Reunion Area. If you are meeting your family / friends after the race, you might want to consider giving them your post-race bag, rather than checking a bag – not checking a bag will get you to your family / friends faster and save you a L O N G walk. Exiting the park through the Checked Bags Ar...
New York Marathon Post-race Meal
If you’re thinking about eating a proper meal right after running the New York Marathon, be aware that all the restaurants near Central Park West where the race ends will be PACKED – not just with marathon runners, but also with the regular Sunday brunch crowds. Unless you make a reservation, you won’t be very lucky finding food nearby. I recommend packing a few snacks in your post-race bag to hold you over and look up places to eat near your hotel / the area you’re staying in. That way you c...
What day to book your return flight for
If you haven’t booked your return flight yet, I recommend not leaving right the next day (or take an evening flight, if you have to go back to work on Tuesday) – especially long-haul flights aren’t great for your legs after running 26.2 miles and can cause blood clots. If you have to take a long flight back after the marathon, make sure to take some blood-thinning medicine like Aspiring and pack compression socks. Read more about how to prevent blood clots after a marathon in this article.
Marathon Monday
You should definitely stay in New York for Marathon Monday to take in all the post-marathon glory, but there are also a couple of other things that happen the day after the race: 1. Medal Engraving There is a ‘Finisher’s Pavilion’ right near the finish line which is open all day on Monday. It’s in Central Park at West 67th Street. The pavilion is open from 7am to 5pm. You can get your medal engraved ($25) and also pick up a commemorative edition of the New York Times. You can also purchase Ne...
I’ve found it super helpful to join a couple of NYC marathon groups on Facebook. That way, you can easily connect with other people running the New York Marathon, even meet up for a communal dinner the night before the race or celebratory drinks after the race, and most importantly: ask about anything. I tried to cover as much as possible in this a...
Of course I’d be happy to answer any other questions you may have – message me or leave a comment on this post and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Ready to run New York City? I’ll be cheering you on from the sideline ?
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