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NEW YORK marathon guide
 


NEW YORK 


Cool, cosmopolitan, crowded, constantly evolving—the Big Apple blends big-city splendor with small-town charm. Amid New York's iconic landmarks and towering skyscrapers, you'll experience a vibrant culture permeating each of the city's distinctive neighborhoods and boroughs. Follow trendsetters to the East Village and Brooklyn to check out indie boutiques, iconic bakeries, and trendy coffee shops. Afterward, peruse the racks of the sleek shops lining Fifth Avenue, admire the cutting-edge art collections at the MoMA and the Met, catch a memorable show on Broadway, or sit down for a meal at the latest "it" restaurant.

As the most populous city in the U.S., set at the forefront of food, fashion, and the arts, NYC requires stamina. But don't let the Big Apple's frenetic sights and sounds intimidate you from soaking up its grandeur. Enlist the help of a local to help you navigate it all. Wander through the concrete jungle, and you'll discover roaring taxis zipping down bustling blocks, fast-paced pedestrians strolling past on their way to marquee galleries and trendy cocktail bars, and Times Square's neon lights flickering at all hours. And yet, the city's twinkling lights and chaotic corners also invite you to embrace every New York minute, explore every enclave, and create your own urban jungle adventure. There are endless ways to spend your time in the city that never sleeps, but before you leave, stop and look around; what's here today will be transformed into something bigger and better tomorrow.


Official Race Date
November 5, 2023

Start Time 
8:00 am

Start Location
Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island

End Location 
Central Park 

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what to see 


We’re going to start with a bit of basic geography. When people talk about New York City, they’re often referring to Manhattan. Manhattan a magical island, bound by the Hudson River on the West and the East River to the, well... East. It’s connected to the surrounding areas by bridges including Brooklyn, The Bronx and Queens. Although little island of Manhattan is only 13.4 miles long and 2.3 miles wide, it definitely pays to plan your days logically so that you won’t be jumping all over the island unnecessarily. 




Little Island 

Pier 55

Little Island, a new, free public Park pier within the larger Hudson River Park, opened to the public on May 21, 2021, providing New Yorkers and visitors from around the world with a unique green space unlike any other in New York City. 



More Places to See 
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where to run



“NYC has running trails across all five boroughs that will inspire you to go further.  Remember to look out for bicyclists and remember that running in the city often means sharing the road with many others.” 





Our Top Pick ︎︎︎


PROSPECT PARK






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Brooklyn Bridge Park
McCarren Park Battery Park
West Side Boardwalk 

Central Park




Where not to run :



“Never run in the green street zones designated for bikes or sidewalks. You will get hit by a bike or skateboarder.”