TCS New York City Marathon 2023

Sunday 5th November 2023

Duration: 3 to 6 night options Distance: Marathon

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!

Westin New York Grand Central
Hotel

3 Nights

4 Nights

5 Nights

6 Nights

Twin/Double Room

€1899

€2099

€2299

€2499

Single Room

€2594

€2999

€3409

€3809

Triple Room

€1699

€1819

€1959

€2099

Quad Room

€1599

€1689

€1789

€1899

Westin New York Grand Central
Hotel

3 Nights

4 Nights

5 Nights

6 Nights

Twin/Double Room

€1279

€1479

€1679

€1879

Single Room

€1974

€2379

€2789

€3189

Triple Room

€1079

€1199

€1339

€1169

Quad Room

€979

€1069

€1169

€1279

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

Sample 4 Night Travel Itinerary

Thursday 2nd November 2023

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 our full travel packages only. 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.

Friday 3rd November 2023

A free day for sightseeing and to head to the marathon expo for your bib collection. Also this evening is 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 4th November 2023 – Abbott Dash to the Finish 5K at 8.45am

Join us along with your friends and family (children 8+ 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. €30 per person.

We will also be holding a complimentary 5k run at 7.30am, all clients welcome.

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 5th November 2023 – The 2023 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 from between 04:00 am and 06:00 am (selected within your entry process). 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 2023 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!

After the New York Marathon, join us for a celebration party at the Hard Rock Cafe Times Square – join us for a selection of hotel and cold food and unlimited drinks from 7-10pm. Maximum capacity of venue will mean an invitation will be sent to all runners and RSVP required – celebrate with your fellow runners and Sports Tours International Staff

Monday 6th November 2023

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! 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 1055/1450

Inbound from JFK:

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday EI104 1700/0415*

Aer Lingus Flights From Shannon Airport

Outbound to JFK:

Thursday & Friday EI111 1300/1705

Inbound from JFK:

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday EI110 1855/0600*

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

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TCS New York City Marathon