Travel Itinerary

1st November 2024 – Arrival day, expo, opening ceremony

Today you have a full day to rest your legs, head out to sightsee, or finish off your shopping! Enjoy all the highlights of the Big Apple, there is so much to see and do in this bucket list city! Alternatively, you may be extending your stay in New York.

2nd November 2024 – 5k Dash/warm up run

Runners, friends, family, children are all welcome to take part in the 5k dash warm up on the day before the main event. Starting on 47^th Street and 1^st Avenue you will run down and turn onto 42^nd Street past Grand Central and the New York Library before heading up 6^th Avenue towards Central Park where your will cross the famed Marathon finish line for a spectacular end to your run in the Park. Price: £TBC per person (Sports Travel International customers only). Please only book places for the 5k dash if your flight arrives in good time for your to collect your race bib before the expo closes on Friday evening at 7pm. Bib collection is not possible on the Saturday morning.

Alternatively, we will also be holding a complimentary 5k run at 7.30am, all clients welcome. Your Sports Travel Reps will hold a race briefing early evening at the hotel (specific hotels only) at 17.30pm. You will be able to hear information about what happens the following day and ask any questions.

3rd November 2024 – New York Marathon 2024

Today’s the big day! Transport to the start of the race has been organised for you on the official New York Road Runners buses included within your race entry fee (ballot runners will need to purchase tickets from NYRR). These buses depart from various locations from between 04:00 am and 06:00 am (selected within your entry process). For spectators, if you wish to join, we will take you to our cheer zone to soak in the atmosphere & spot your loved ones.

Once you arrive at the start area on Staten Island and proceed through security, you will head to the bag drop area (if you have chosen this option) and then into your corrals (your running bib will show this detail). After the New York Marathon, join us for a celebration party at the Hard Rock Café Times Square – there will be a selection of cold & hot food and unlimited drinks from 7-10pm. Maximum capacity of venue will mean an invitation will be sent to all runners and RSVP required.

4th November 2024 – Departure day/ extra days

Today you have a full day to rest your legs, head out to sightsee, or finish off your shopping! Enjoy all the highlights of the Big Apple, there is so much to see and do in this bucket list city! Alternatively, you may be extending your stay in New York.