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

Thursday 4th November / Friday 5th November 2021

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 6th November 2021 – 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.  2021 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 7th November 2021 – The 2021 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. The transport to the start of the race has been organised for you on the official New York Road Runners buses/ferries included within your race entry fee (ballot runners will need to purchase tickets from NYRR).  These buses depart from various locations at approximately 06:00 am.  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!

PLEASE NOTE there will be no bag drop at the 2021 New York City Marathon. All participants will receive the NYRR poncho

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 8th November 2021

Today you have a full day to rest your legs, head out to sight see, 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!

Tuesday 9th or Wednesday 10th November 2021

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 & Friday EI105  1055/1445

Inbound from JFK:

• Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday EI104  1730/0445*

Aer Lingus Flights From Shannon Airport

Outbound to JFK:

• Thursday & Friday EI111  1405/1755

Inbound from JFK:

• Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday EI110  1930/0655*

Note: Flight times are subject to change. Your e-tickets (when issued) will have the latest flight timings