Race Week Schedule
Please be aware that information on this page is subject to change.
Remember that daylight savings time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 7. Don't forget set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night.
Sunday, October 31
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. [Register Now]
Thursday, November 4
Run with Champions
Time: 9:00 a.m., Central Park
ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
(also see Friday and Saturday below)
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. [Details]
Friday, November 5
ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Jacob Javits Convention Center [Details]
Saturday, November 6
Abebe Bikila Award Ceremony
Time: 8:30 a.m., 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: 9:00 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 [Details]
Marathon Eve Dinner
4:30-9:00 p.m., Central Park at West 67th Street and Central Park West
An authentic Italian experience for marathoners and guests. [Details]
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. [Details]
Sunday, November 7 (Race Day)
Daylight savings time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 7. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
Breakfast
Starting at 5:30 a.m., Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island
Entertainment
Starting at 6:00 a.m., Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island
Official Starts (subject to change)
Start area information including a map and official start times coming soon.
Post-Race Party Presented by Clear Channel
7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Monday, November 8
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 4.5 hours.
Marathon Monday Store
7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Central Park at West 67th Street and Central Park West
Sales of limited-edition finisher's shirts and caps, medal engravings, and official souvenirs.
