TCS New York City Marathon

50th Edition

TCS New York City Marathon 2021

Sunday 7th November 2021

Duration: 4 to 5 Night Options Distance: Marathon

2021 marks the 50th edition of the legendary TCS New York City Marathon (2020 cancelled), one of the world’s greatest participatory events, and, even better 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.

Our Full Travel Package includes hotel, flights, guaranteed entry (optional extra), airport transfers, celebration party and the services of our amazing Sports Travel International staff. Own entry runners and non-running companions are very welcome to join our tour.

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DETAILS
The below information relates to 2020, with 2021 information coming soon.

The TCS New York City Marathon takes you past towering buildings, bustling streets and world-famous iconic landmarks. New York City is the place where dreams are made! Join the excitement of running a marathon and completing the world’s best marathon for the trip of a lifetime to the Big Apple!

We are only able to accept bookings from residents of Ireland, regardless of nationality.

Starting in Staten Island, you will run through the Five Boroughs of New York to the finish in the beautiful Central Park. The TCS New York City Marathon is an experience that will remain long in the memory. Whether it’s your first and only marathon or your dream marathon destination, the TCS New York City Marathon is in the hearts of runners all over the World.

As an Official International Travel Operator (ITO) of the TCS New York City Marathon, the Premier Event of the New York Road Runners (NYRR), Sports Travel International can offer you guaranteed entry to the TCS New York Marathon.

2020 TCS New York City Marathon – Let Sports Travel International cater for all your travel requirements for the 2020 TCS New York Marathon.

The Full Tour Package Includes:
- Flights from Dublin or Shannon to JFK
- Accommodation at the Westin New York Grand Central Hotel
- Return Airport Transfers on Thursday/Friday outward & Tuesday/Wednesday return
- Private Coach from Hotel to Race Start
- Celebration Dinner (full details to be confirmed)
- Services of Sports Travel International Guides
The Hotel Only Package Includes:
- Accommodation at the Westin New York Grand Central Hotel
- Private Coach from Hotel to Race Start
- Celebration Dinner (full details to be confirmed)
- Services of Sports Travel International Guides
EXTRAS
- Guaranteed entry into the 2020 New York Marathon: Cost €499 per entry. Entry only is not available.
- Abbott 5k Dash / € prices to be confirmed in due course
- Travel Insurance for standard tour dates. Please visit our insurance page
New for 2020 – flight and entry option

A flight and entry option for runners who may be staying with friends and family in New York.

A variety of dates available from both Dublin and Shannon.

Flight and Entry €1499 per person

Included within your entry fee:
- The choice of ‘baggage option’ (drop a bag at the start area) or ‘no baggage option’ (poncho) with your entry
- 2020 TCS New York City Marathon Medal
- The 2020 official New York Marathon T shirt
- Downloadable Marathon Certificate with your finishing time
- Entrance to the Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
- Marathon Eve Dinner (runners only), non runners can purchase extra tickets
- International Parade of Nations and Fireworks Display
Non-running companions are very welcome on the tour. There is plenty to see and do while the marathon runners complete the TCS New York City Marathon.

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TCS New York City Marathon Course:

The 50th edition of the world famous TCS New York City Marathon starts on Sunday 1st November from Staten Island, and runs through all 5 city boroughs (Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan). There are 4 wave starts. Your start wave is determined by your previous best time (if any) and predicted time. Once your entry is submitted to New York, we cannot alter the time you indicated. Details of the waves will be outlined in our final tour details. The marathon finishes in Central Park.

With almost a million spectators and a carnival atmosphere, the New York City Marathon is an unforgettable experience.

TCS New York City Marathon Expo

Registration takes place at the Jacob K Javits Convention Centre on 11th Avenue at 35th Street. Sports Travel staff will escort you to the marathon expo on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (depending on your arrival day).

The times in 2019 were as the below, but these could change for 2020 edition of the race.
- Thursday 10am – 8pm
- Friday 10am – 8pm
- Saturday 9am – 5pm. Last entrance is at 4pm. No exceptions can be made to the hours and rules issued by the organisers.
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 -

"I have decided to try do the 6 majors"

I just want to say a thank you for my recent trip to do the NYC marathon. Thank you for all the help provided. It was a magnificent trip. Having run overseas and, seeing how good it is, I have decided to try do the 6 majors.

Damien Conlon, Athlone -

"I’m so excited"

Fantastic tour again in NYC, thanks to all involved.
I’m so excited about Tokyo and hopefully completing the 6 majors!

C Malone, Galway -
ITINERARY
The below information relates to 2020, with 2021 information coming soon.

We are only able to accept bookings from residents of Ireland, regardless of nationality.

4 Night Travel Itinerary (4, 5, and 6 nights also available)

Thursday 29th October / Friday 30th October, 2020

Fly to JFK with Aer Lingus from Dublin or Shannon (details below) where you will be met upon your arrival at JFK by Sports Travel staff. Airport transfers from JFK international airport to the Westin New York Grand Central Hotel are included in your package. Transport into the city normally takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic. Our guides will accompany you to your hotel and assist with check-in. Depending on your arrival time, you can head to the marathon expo at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

On Friday the Marathon Opening Ceremony presented by United Airlines takes place in Central Park between 4.45pm – 7pm. This spectacular event kicks off the Marathon Weekend! Marathoners and guests from around the world will come together for a wonderful international celebration of the diversity of the TCS New York City Marathon. The event sees pro athlete appearances, a fireworks display and parade. Grandstand seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with overflow standing along the parade route. The festivities are free and open to all.

Saturday 31st October 2020 – Abbott Dash to the Finish 5K at 8.45am

Join us along with your friends and family (children 6+ accompanied by an adult 18+ welcome) for the Abbott 5k Dash! This is the perfect opportunity for everybody to sample the excitement and atmosphere experienced when running through the streets of Manhattan. Starting on 47^th Street and 1^st Avenue you run down and turn onto 42^nd Street past Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library before heading up 6^th Avenue towards Central Park where you will cross the Marathon finish line for a superb end to your run in the Park. 2020 prices to be confirmed soon.

If you are not taking part in the Abbott Dash to the Finish 5K or have yet to collected your race bib for the TCS New York Marathon, today is your final day to do so. Otherwise, today is a great day for some sightseeing!

Sunday 1st November 2020 – The 2020 TCS New York City Marathon

Today’s the big day! The day you have been training hard for. The landmark 50th edition of the TCS New York City Marathon will be held today. To avoid queuing at 4.30am for the race organisers’ public buses to the start (which leave from the New York Public Library), we provide a private coach from the hotel directly to the race start, leaving the hotel from 6.45am. Departures will be staggered according to your race wave start time, for your maximum convenience. Runners only! For spectators, if you wish to, we will take you to a view point to soak in the atmosphere & hopefully 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 you finish the TCS New York City Marathon in Central Park, please make your own way back to the Westin New York Grand Central Hotel for a well earned drink and rest!

Monday 2nd November 2019

Today you have a full day to rest your legs, head out to sight see, or finish off your shopping! This evening is also our Sports Travel Celebration Dinner (location TBC). Join your fellow runners and non-running companions for dinner followed by and evening of musical entertainment. The celebration dinner is included in your package for runners and non-runners.

Tuesday 3rd or Wednesday 4th November 2020

Say goodbye to the Big Apple with a suitcase of memories (and sore feet). Head home with Aer Lingus on your flight to Dublin or Shannon. Alternatively, you may be extending your stay in New York.

Flights to JFK

Aer Lingus Flight Options from Dublin Airport

Outbound to JFK:
- Thursday EI105 1050/1320
- Friday EI105 1050/1320
Inbound from JFK:
- Monday EI104 1720/0450*
- Tuesday EI104 1720/0450*
- Wednesday EI104 1720/0450*
Aer Lingus Flights From Shannon Airport

Outbound to JFK:
- Thursday EI111 1250/1520
- Friday EI111 1250/1520
Inbound from JFK:
- Monday EI110 1810/0540*
- Tuesday EI110 1810/0540*
- Wednesday EI110 1810/0540*
Note: Flight times are subject to change. Your e-tickets (when issued) will have the latest flight timings

HOTELS & PRICING

The Westin New York Grand Central Hotel

4 star hotel

The Westin New York Grand Central Hotel is an excellent 4-star hotel, superbly located in the bustling heart of the city....

The below information relates to 2020, with 2021 information coming soon.

We are only able to accept bookings from residents of Ireland, regardless of nationality.

FULL TOUR PACKAGE

**All prices are per person and exclude the cost of guaranteed race entry. The guaranteed race entry cost is €499 extra.**

Westin New York Grand Central Hotel	4 Nights	5 Nights	6 Nights
Twin/Double Room	€1979	€2199	€2419
Single Room	€2879	€3319	€3759
Triple Room	€1669	€1819	€1969
Quad Room	€1509	€1619	€1729

The Full Tour Package includes: Flights from Dublin or Shannon to JFK

Accommodation at the Westin New York Grand Central Hotel
Return Airport Transfers on Thursday/Friday outward & Tuesday/Wednesday return
Private Coach from Hotel to Race Start
Celebration Dinner (if your stay includes Monday night)
Services of Sports Travel International Guides

HOTEL ONLY PACKAGE

**All prices are per person and exclude the cost of guaranteed race entry. The guaranteed race entry cost is €499 extra.**

Westin New York Grand Central Hotel	3 Nights	4 Nights	5 Nights
Twin/Double Room	€1059	€1329	€1549
Single Room	€1769	€2229	€2669
Triple Room	€809	€1019	€1169
Quad Room	€679	€859	€969

The Hotel Only Package includes:

Accommodation at the Westin New York Grand Central Hotel
Private Coach from Hotel to Race Start
Celebration Dinner (if your stay includes Monday night)
Services of Sports Travel International Guides

Family Rooms – 2 adults and up to 2 children or 1 child and 1 infant (under 2) permitted in rooms. Child up to age 11 inclusive. Prices on a request basis.

EXTRAS

Guaranteed Entry: Cost €499 per entry.
Abbott 5k Dash: 2020 prices to be confirmed

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.

Room Types

Doubles (1 bed), Twins (2 beds), Single (1 bed).

*Please note Triple and Quad rooms consist of two double beds.

Note – All hotels in the USA take a compulsory credit card imprint upon check-in where a value is held against your card and released upon check-out. This is to cover any incidental charges you may incur at the hotel and for any chargeable extras to your room.

New for 2020 – flight and entry option

A flight and entry option for runners who may be staying with friends and family in New York.

A variety of dates available from both Dublin and Shannon.

Flight and Entry €1499 per person

TCS New York City Marathon Hotels

The Westin New York Grand Central Hotel

4 star hotel

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.

The hotel rooms are spacious with an excellent en suite bathroom. Facilities include a Fitness Center and the LCL Bar & Restaurant which offers American cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. While breakfast is not included in the tour price, you can enjoy breakfast at the hotel or at the excellent Sandwicherie diner next door where the quality is high and the prices are reasonable. There is complimentary Wi Fi in the hotel’s lounge and lobby. The Westin New York Grand Central Hotel is 100% non-smoking.

Check is from 2pm and check out is by 12pm.

Hotel Price

Other Facilities Include:

Fitness centre
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi is available in the lobby and lounge
Luggage storage
Ticket service
Currency exchange
Express check-in/check-out
24-hour front desk
Heating
Safety deposit box
Lift
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Room service

IMPORTANT INFO

Who can book with Sports Travel International?

We are only able to accept bookings from residents of Ireland, regardless of nationality.

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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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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