UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE NOW SOLD OUT OF OUR 2024 NEW YORK CITY MARATHON ENTRIES Â The New York City Marathon is the 'Big Daddy' of big City Marathons. It is the model so many other mass participation races have followed and with good reason. New York is an event you will never forget: the mass start over the two-mile expanse of the Verazzano Narrows Bridge is stunning, the main route through the five boroughs of the City is like a little cultural tour through New York and the last few miles on th…
UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE NOW SOLD OUT OF OUR 2024 NEW YORK CITY MARATHON ENTRIES
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The New York City Marathon is the 'Big Daddy' of big City Marathons. It is the model so many other mass participation races have followed and with good reason. New York is an event you will never forget: the mass start over the two-mile expanse of the Verazzano Narrows Bridge is stunning, the main route through the five boroughs of the City is like a little cultural tour through New York and the last few miles on the rolling hills of Central Park make for an iconic finish. Every runner should experience this event at least once in their running lifetime, although many come back year after year and with more international runners than any other event, it is genuinely the race where the world comes to run.Â
Run in near perfect weather, the 2023 race was a huge success with over 50,000 finishers collecting their medal and orange Poncho in Central Park. Demand for places in the New York City Marathon, which is one of the six Abbott Marathon Majors, has never been higher.
We are delighted to once again be part of the event's International Travel Operator Programme, as we have been for over 30 years. That means we have a limited block of guaranteed entries to the race, which are available to purchase with one of our travel packages. This year we are only offering Hotel and Entry packages.Â
Our main packages are based at the historic 4-star Warwick Hotel, which is a short walk from the marathon finish line on Central Park West and as in 2023 we will also have a secondary group at the 3-star Edison Hotel on 47th Street, also in an excellent location but a little closer to Times Square than Central Park.Â
YOUR GUARANTEED RACE ENTRY
2:09 Events is an official International Tour Operator (ITO) of the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon® and have an allocation of guaranteed race entries, which are available to runners taking a travel package with us. Â
We are not permitted to sell entry only and we are not allowed to sell to US residents.Â
Your race entry fee of £525 includes the following:
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TRANSPORTATIONÂ TO THE START
Some argue that one of the hardest things about running the New York City Marathon is not the 26.2 miles but simply getting to the start. Due to the event's point-to-point route which winds its way through the five boroughs, the start area, in Fort Wadsworth near the base of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island, is some distance from the finish. Since most international runners are staying in hotels in midtown Manhattan the journey to Fort Wadsworth can take up to three hours.
There are three official transportation options: a Midtown bus, the Staten Island ferry or the Midtown Ferry.
The timing of the transport you take will depend on your start wave, which is dictated by your predicted finish time. Unfortunately, you have to choose the start transportation before your start wave is confirmed. In 2023 there were five start waves 9:10; 9:45; 10:20; 10:55; 11.30 and we would expect something similar in 2024.Â
The journey to the start takes between 90-120 minutes.
The official buses which leave the New York public library, leave between 5-6.30am on race morning because they have to be at Staten Island before the first wave leaves.
The Staten Island Ferry leaves from the bottom of Manhattan, it has a number of sailings in the morning and is accessible by subway.
The Midtown Ferry is the quickest way to the start and also means you can leave the hotel much later than other start transport options. It is smaller ferry than the Staten Island Ferry so places limited and demand is high. You will have the option to use any of the three official transport options when you register, but the Midtown Ferry will fill quicker than the other options, which is another reason to enter early.
If you book the Warwick Hotel, we will provide a private group transfer direct to those on the 7am or 8am Midtown ferry. This is only available to people who have booked the Warwick Hotel through 2:09 Events. We will provide guides and guidance to those using the Staten Island Ferry or official bus services but our Warwick Hotel shuttle will only go to the Midtown Ferry.
If you book to stay at the Edison Hotel, all 3 transportation options will be available to select. We will provide guidance to make your own way to your preferred transportation option.
PARTNERS, FAMILY & FRIENDS
If you are travelling with non-runners, you need not worry about them on race day. They are invited to walk down with us to our spectator spot on First Avenue between the 16 and 17-mile points. We walk as a group from our hotels and we generally have 30-40 people in the group. From First Avenue, it's a short walk across to Central Park where your supporters can see you come through at 25 miles near Central Park Zoo.Â
NEW YORK MARATHON SUPPORT
Join our New York Facebook group for inside information, training plans and chance to meet other runners on our tour - details will be sent to all runners.
For further information on the TCS New York City Marathon and other New York Road Runners events visit www.nyrr.org.Â
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Please be aware from 1 April 2016 all customers travelling to the USA on the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) require an E-passport. For all up-to-date information please check http://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program-requirements
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Warwick Hotel
The historic 4-star Warwick New York conveys a stylish tradition and history at odds with the fast-pace of the city which surrounds it. Built in 1926 by media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, the Warwick Hotel New York has become one of the world's most legendary hotels, welcoming The Beatles, Elvis, James Dean and Cary Grant among others. More importantly for our trip, its midtown location just 500 metres from Central Park, is perfect for the marathon finish.
The bedrooms are generous by the standards of New York hotels and all feature marble bathrooms, desks with international plug-ins, flat-screen TVs and fully stocked minibars. Murals on 54th, the onsite restaurant, was named after Dean Cornwell who painted the murals on the walls of the restaurant. The Warwick is also home to an extensive fitness Centre as well as Randolph’s Bar and Lounge, a traditional American bistro-style restaurant.
The Museum of Modern Art is a couple of minutes away, as are the shops of Fifth Avenue and the Rockefeller Centre.Â
Hotel EdisonÂ
Imbued with Jazz Age charm and sophistication, the Hotel Edison was among the first art deco hotels in New York City's Theatre District.
Located just steps from Broadway and one block away from Times Square, the hotel has offered a perfect location to guests of the city for over eight decades. Since its opening day in 1931 when Thomas Edison, the hotel's innovative namesake, turned on the marquee lights of the Edison, the hotel has been setting trends in New York City. Throughout the years, the hotel has been synonymous with celebrity, innovation, and art, with its stylish interiors being used in major productions like The Godfather, Naked City and Birdman.
Each room in the property highlights the hotel's storied namesake with custom Edison lighting and luxe touches like customized marble baths and furnishings. The luxuriously appointed spacious rooms and suites at Hotel Edison are the elegant, yet approachable and affordable, accommodation of choice for savvy solo travelers, families, and groups of friends visiting NYC's bustling Times Square district. During the past decade, Hotel Edison has gone through significant modernisation while retaining its Art Deco charm.
The hotel features two excellent restaurants, Bond 45 and Friedmans, as well as the Rum House, regarded as one of the best bars in the Theatre District. Room service is offered via Friedmans and the hotel also has a 24-hour fitness centre.
WE HAVE NOW SOLD OUT OF OUR LAST 2024 NEW YORK CITY MARATHON ENTRIESÂ
HOTEL AND ENTRYÂ
Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st OctoberÂ
Arrivals into New York City. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Delta and American all offer direct flights from various UK airports to New York City. The majority of flights arrive at JFK airport although a limited number also fly into Newark Airport in New Jersey. Make your own transfer to your chosen hotel, either the Warwick Hotel (65 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019) or the Edison Hotel (228 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036)Â where we have made a reservation for you. Since we are now sold out of our three night packages at the Warwick Hotel, you will need to arrive on eitehr Wednesday October 30th or Thursday October 31.
Thursday 31st October:Â
8am Meet your 2:09 representative and other members of our NYC Marathon group in the lobby of Warwick hotel for a Recce Run around parts of the marathon course in Central Park.
TCS New York City Marathon Expo opens at the Jacob Javits Centre (11th Avenue and 35th Street).
Friday 1st November:Â
8am Meet your 2:09 representative and other members of our NYC Marathon group in the lobby of your hotel for a Recce Run around the finish of the NYC Marathon in Central Park. You will see the last mile of the Marathon route, the finish area and reunion area.
10am-8pm Race registration at the Jacob Javits Centre.
5pm TCS NYC Marathon Parade of Nations and Fireworks at Tavern on the Green, Central Park (TBC)
Saturday 2nd November:
8am-5pm Race Registration at the Jacob Javits Centre.
Sunday 3rd November:Â
Race DayÂ
Warwick Hotel - 6am/7.30am meet in the lobby of the Warwick hotel for your private transfer to either the 6.45am or 8.15am Midtown ferry and your transfer to the start on Staten Island.
Edison Hotel - make your own way to your preferred transport option.
If you are using the Midtown buses or Staten Island ferry, make your own way to the preferred transport option.
We will have staff in both hotel's (reception area) to guide you if necessary.Â
See - TRANSPORTATIONÂ TO THE START for more information.
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Monday 4th November: Make your own transfer back to JFK for your return journey home.
Tuesday 5th November:Â Make your own transfer back to JFK for your return journey home.
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FULL PACKAGE (SOLD OUT)
Please note that this package is sold out.
If you are interested in a full-service package which includes flights, hotel transfers and hotel accommodation at the Warwick Hotel please send an enquiry to info@209events.com with your desired dates and we can provide a quote.Â
Please be aware from 1 April 2016 all customers travelling to the USA on the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) require an E-passport. For all up-to-date information please check http://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program-requirements
PRICES ARE PER PERSON
HOTEL AND ENTRY PRICES > SOLD OUT <
4-STAR WARWICK HOTELÂ (65 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019)
HOTEL ONLY PRICES
We are now sold out of our three-night packages for the Warwick Hotel, we now have a four night minimum at both hotels.Â
| PRICES PER PERSON IN £'S |
TWIN/DOUBLE SOLD OUT Â |
SINGLE SOLD OUTÂ |
 | CHILD U-12* | INFANT U-2* |
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| 4-NIGHTS SOLD OUT | £1239 | £1999 |  | FREE | FREE |
| 5-NIGHTS SOLD OUT | £1449 | £2399 |  | FREE | FREE |
| 6-NIGHTS SOLD OUT | £1659 | £2799 |  | FREE | FREE |
* Children U12 are free only when sharing a room with a paying adult or adults.Â
Guaranteed entry to the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon can be purchased with one of the above packages for an additional £525. Â
ROOM UPGRADES AT THE WARWICK HOTEL
PER PERSON PER NIGHT Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DOUBLE/TWIN Â Â Â Â Â Â Â SINGLE Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
PREMIER PLUS KING/DOUBLE                £25           £50       Â
PREMIER PLUS SUITE - ON REQUEST          £85            £170
ON THE AVENUE SUITE - ON REQUEST         £115          £230Â
Premier Plus rooms have views over 54th or 6th Avenue.
Premier Plus Suites have a separate sitting room and bedroom with 1 King-Sized bed and are inward looking.
On the Avenue Suites have separate sitting rooms and bedrooms with one king sized bed and look over 6th Avenue
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3-STAR EDISON HOTEL (228 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036)
HOTEL ONLY PRICES - > SOLD OUT <
There is a four night minimum stay at the Edison Hotel - Thursday October 31 to Monday November 4.
Extensions are available on request.Â
| PRICES PER PERSON IN £'S |
TWIN/DOUBLE Sold out |
SINGLE Sold out |  | CHILD U-12* | INFANT U-2* |
| Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
| 4-NIGHTS SOLD OUT | £1029 | £1539 |  | FREE | FREE  |
| 5-NIGHTS SOLD OUT | £1189 | £1839 |  | FREE | FREE |
| 6-NIGHTS SOLD OUT | £1349 | £2139 |  | FREE | FREE |
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We do not offer 'twin to share' optionsÂ
Prices for triple occupancy of a room are available on request but two queen beds is the maximum number of beds in a room.
* Children U12 are free only when sharing a room with a paying adult or adults.Â
Guaranteed entry to the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon can be purchased with one of the above packages for an additional £525.  Â
DEPOSITSÂ
A non-refundable deposit per person is required to secure any of these tours:
Final balance is due no later than 10 weeks before departure (August 29)
Our entries are guaranteed as part of the TCS New York City Marathon Travel Operator Programme, but are only accessible with one of our travel packages. Entry only is not available. We are not permitted to sell our packages to anyone resident in the USA.
WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO TAKE OUT TRAVEL INSURANCE. TRAVEL INSURANCE SHOULD PROTECT YOUR DEPOSIT OR ANY OTHER PAYMENTS IF YOU CANCEL THE TRIP DUE TO INJURY, ILLNESS OR UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. WE DO NOT REFUND DEPOSITS AND WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DECIDE TO CANCEL YOUR TRIP AFTER IT IS CONFIRMED.
PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE BOOKING FORM IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO PLACE A BOOKING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SPECIFIC QUOTE OR HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE TRIP, PLEASE E-MAIL info@209events.com and we will come back to you.
For further information email 2:09 Events on info@209events.com
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