Race Week Schedule
Please be aware that information on this page is subject to change.
Sunday, October 25
Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff (5M)
Time: 8:30 a.m., Central Park
Run part of the course within Central Park and cross the marathon finish line. Visit http://www.nyrr.org/ for race information and to apply beginning in August.
Thursday, October 29
ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Jacob Javits Convention Center
Number, chip, and shirt pickup; Marathon Store; souvenirs; product demos; and more than 100 vendors and exhibitors.
Friday, October 30
ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Jacob Javits Convention Center
Saturday, October 31
Abebe Bikila Award Ceremony
Time: TBD, United Nations
Award presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of distance running.
Continental Airlines International Friendship Run
Time: 8:30 a.m., United Nations
A leisurely fun run for marathon entrants and friends.
ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Jacob Javits Convention Center
Barilla Marathon Eve Dinner
4:30-9:00 p.m., Tavern on the Green
An authentic Italian experience for marathoners and guests.
Poland Spring Presents the Marathon Fireworks
7:30 p.m., above the ING New York City Marathon finish line. It is recommended that pets be left at home for this event.
Sunday, November 1 (Race Day)
Breakfast
Starting at 5:30 a.m., Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island
Entertainment
Starting at 6:00 a.m., Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island
Finish Line Banquet
$250 per person (non-refundable)
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Tavern on the Green
Reserved finish line seats and a luscious buffet for marathon spectators (by advance reservation only).
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Reserved Seating
$75 per person (non-refundable)
This outdoor bleacher seating is adjacent to the finish line and in easy viewing distance of the large-screen WNBC 4 race broadcast.
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Official Starts (subject to change)
Official start times coming soon.
Post-Race Party Presented by Clear Channel
7:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Hammerstein Ballroom
311 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001.
Monday, November 2
The New York Times Special ING New York City Marathon Section on Sale
New York Times dealers throughout New York City
Due to production deadlines, the special marathon section can only include those who have completed the race in under 5 hours.
Marathon Monday Store
7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Tavern on the Green
Sales of limited-edition finisher's shirts and caps, medal engravings, and official souvenirs.
Marathon Winners Ring Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange
9:30 a.m.
