New York City Marathon

Serious runner's event

Address:

Verrazano Narrows Bridge to Central Park - (from Staten Island to Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Manhattan)
10012 - Midtown
NY

Nearest Bus or Train:

4, 5 to Bowling Green

Open Hours:

Early Start: 8:50a Su, Official start: 10:20a Su

This 26.2-mile race covers all five boroughs, from Staten Island to Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and finally ending by the famous Tavern on the Green restaurant in Manhattan's Central Park. It attracts approximately 35,000 participants every year, as well as thousands of spectators. Runners range from the world's greatest marathoners to people dressed up in gorilla suits and wedding dresses. A finish-line banquet is held at Tavern on the Green following the race. The race always takes place the first Sunday in November. Free for spectators; entrants can apply by mail or online via the website.

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