TCS New York City Marathon 2018 – Full travel package

TCS New York City Marathon

Sunday 4 November, 2018

Duration: 4 & 5 Night Options Distance: Marathon

The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the world’s greatest participatory events and it is also a wonderful spectacle for supporters.

Visiting the Big Apple is a fantastic experience, combining a superb marathon and a vibrant, unique city.

DETAILS

For details about the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon, please sign up to our waitlist.

The Marathon

Starting at the Verrazano Bridge on Staten Island, runners cross into Brooklyn and then proceed through Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan, finishing in Central Park.

The tour includes:

* Flights

* Accommodation at the Westin New York Grand Central Hotel

* Return Airport Transfers on Thurs/Fri outward & Tues/Wed return

* Guaranteed Marathon Entry

* Private Coach from Hotel to Race Start

* Celebration Dinner

* Travel Insurance

* Guide Services.

Non-running companions are most welcome on the tour and there is plenty to see and do while the marathon runners do their thing!

TESTIMONIALS

"2018 NYC MARATHON "

My First Sports Travel International Experience
Thanks all for my first Sports Travel International experience. I have a feeling I will see you all soon again.

– Elaine Kennedy, Crumlin, N. Ireland -

"Amazing trip"

Thank you Sports Travel International for another amazing trip. My Majors journey has ended but I have no doubt I will be meeting you on the roads again.

Gerald Boyle, Warrenpoint -

"Hope to see you all again !"

Thanks Martin and all your team for a great trip. Hope to see you all again on another one some day.

Brian Bolger, South Circular Road, Dublin -

"Another amazing experience "

Thanks Barry, another amazing experience.

David Molloy, Castleknock, Dublin -

"I enjoyed every minute"

I enjoyed every minute of the NYC marathon trip.

Geraldine Eakins, Banbridge, Co Down -

"Wonderful trip "

Thanks for a wonderful trip and great organisation.

Jean Coleman, Dunmore, Co Galway -

"One I’ll never forget"

Thanks for the experience, one I’ll never forget. What a marathon! Until next time…

Carl Craig, Buncrana, Co Donegal -

"Awesome bunch"

What a brilliant experience with an awesome bunch - the very quiet Northern Irish girls.

Liz, Tanya and Geraldine, Co Down -

"Which one next?"

Thank you Martin, Barry, Jennie and Alex (and Colette in the office) for a great trip. See you all again soon…now which one next…

Michelle McCafferty, Ringsend, Dublin -

"The tour has been first class"

What an incredible event to be part of and we got a super day. Have to say special thanks to Martin and the team. The tour has been first class.

Alastair Barron, Antrim -

"It really was amazing"

Thank you so much for the great trip in NYC, it really was amazing, well organised as usual.

Kenny Holdsworth, Coalisland -

"Attention to Detail"

Just a short note to say thank you for ensuring the NYC marathon experience will stay with me for a long time - your attention to detail is excellent and was proven by the seamless nature by which the whole 5 days played out.

Paul Farrell, Dublin -
ITINERARY

More information to come soon for 2019.
HOTELS & PRICING

Please note the below is a guide only and is subject to change.

The Westin New York Grand Central Hotel is an excellent 4-star hotel, superbly located in the bustling heart of the city on East 42^nd Street, between 2^nd and 3^rd Avenues. It is within walking distance of some of New York’s finest landmarks and attractions, such as Grand Central Station, the United Nations, 5^th Avenue shopping, Times Square, the Theatre District and the Empire State Building. The beautiful Chrysler building is across the road. It is also only a ten-minute subway ride to Race Registration and the Marathon Expo in the Jacob Javits Center.

Room Types – doubles, twins, triples and quads. Triples are ideally for parents and one child. Quads are ideally for parents with 2 children.

Please note triple and quad rooms consist of two double beds only.

Single travellers and twin to share

Travelling alone! We welcome single travellers on our tours as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options: a single room or, to keep costs down, you can select our ‘twin to share’ option and we will do our best to twin you with another tour participant.

Tour Prices (see what tour includes under DETAILS)

RUNNER TOUR COST – Per person

Twin/Double sharing 5 nights €2,416 / 4 nights €2,246 / per extra night €170

Single Room 5 nights €3,316 / 4 nights €2,966 / per extra night €350

Triple (2 beds only) 5 nights €2,216 / 4 nights €2,086 / per extra night €130

Quad (2 beds only) 5 nights €2,101 / 4 nights €1,994 / per extra night €107

NON-RUNNERS TOUR COST – Per person

Twin/Double sharing 5 nights €1,818 / 4 nights €1,648 / per extra night €170

Single Room 5 nights €2,718 / 4 nights €2,368 / per extra night €350

Triple (2 beds only) 5 nights €1,618 / 4 nights €1,488 / per extra night €130

Quad (2 beds only) 5 nights €1,503 / 4 nights €1,396 / per extra night €107
IMPORTANT INFO

Who can book with Sports Travel International?

We can accept bookings from residents of Ireland, regardless of nationality. We can also accept bookings from residents of countries where there is no official NYRR international tour operator (ITO)

Passport Information

All passengers, including children and infants, travelling to the US must have a valid ePassport. Check your current passport for the ePassport symbol on the front cover. Renew your passport in good time if necessary.

See www.dfa.ie/passports

or https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports

Immigration to the USA

International visitors to the U.S. from Visa Waiver Program countries (Ireland and Britain) are required to apply for a travel authorisation online, known as the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation). Travellers from non-Visa Waiver Program countries should check the requirements with their embassy.

To do the ESTA online, go to the link below and have your passport and travel details to hand. Only use this link as this is the US government site. https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov

Insurance

For details of insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page.
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ASK A QUESTION

Previous Question

Q. Can I run with a camelbak?

A.
No, it is not possible to run with a camelbak. You can however run with a water belt

Q. Who can run the TCS New York City Marathon? Is there an age limit?

A.
NYRR takes pride in the fact that the TCS New York City marathon is an extremely diverse race, the only limitation is that all runners must be aged 18 or over.

Q. What is the New York Marathon race day baggage policy?

A.
You have 2 options, baggage (drop a bag at the start area) or no baggage (no baggage drop but a poncho at the finish line).

Q. Can I bring family and friends on the trip?

A.
Yes, we welcome spectators. Our guides will accompany any non runners to a suitable viewing point to watch the marathon.

Q. How many people run the New York City marathon?

A.
In 2017, 50,766 runners completed the New York City.

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About 2 days ago from Sportstravelint's Twitter via Twitter Web Client

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About 3 days ago from Sportstravelint's Twitter via Twitter Web Client

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Last week from Sportstravelint's Twitter via Twitter for Android

🔊🎵 Now you're in New York. These streets will make you feel brand new . Big lights will inspire you. Let's hear it for New York. New York, New York. 🔊🎵 🗽 That feeling you get when your walking to the start line of the @nycmarathon ! 🗽 👌👏 @WMMajors @aliciakeys #newyork pic.twitter.com/SZj2tE8NRj

Last week from Sportstravelint's Twitter via Twitter for Android

What an incredible time in the 'Big Apple' 🍎 for the @nycmarathon! Huge well done to all of our runners for crossing the finish line in the spectacular #NewYorkCity. We can't wait to do it all again next year !! #newyork #newyork @WMMajors #NYRR #welldone #sports #travel pic.twitter.com/rU1mgFjaXA

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