The TCS New York City Marathon is the 'Big Daddy' of big City Marathons. It is the model 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 are one of running's most iconic finishes. Every…
The TCS New York City Marathon is the 'Big Daddy' of big City Marathons. It is the model 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 are one of running's most iconic finishes. 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.
We are delighted to once again be part of the event's International Travel Operator Programme, as we have been for over 30 years. The 2026 race is special, it is the 50th anniversay of the Five Boroughs marathon. The first few editions of the New York City Marathon were run entirely in Manhattan as laps of Central Park. It moved on to it present course in 1976.
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 but we have expanded our options to three hotels: the Westin and the Edison, which are both near Times Square and the Warwick, our main hotel, which is a short walk from the marathon finish line on Central Park West.
The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon was the largest in history with 59,226 finishes, surprisingly for a race on that scale the organisation dealt with those numbers remarkably well, largley due to the wave starts. It helped that conditions in 2025 were near perfect for fast times, although don't bet on it being the same this year, the weather in New York in late autumn is notorioulsly hard to predict. What we can predict is that demand for places will be intense and we expect that the '50th' anniversary celebrations will only increase the pressure for one of these coveted spots.
YOUR GUARANTEED RACE ENTRY
2:09 Events is an official International Tour Operator (ITO) of the 2065 TCS New York City Marathon® and has an allocation of guaranteed race entries, which are available to runners taking one of our travel packages. The price of the entry is included in the Runner packages which are hotel and entry packages. Non-running supporters or partners as well as those with their own place at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon can access our packages at the non-runner prices.
We are not permitted to sell entry only into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon and we are not allowed to sell to US residents of any nationality.
Our guaranteed race entries include
TRANSPORTATION TO THE START
You could argue that one of the hardest things about running the New York City Marathon is not the 26.2 miles you have to run but simply travelling to the start. Due to the event's point-to-point route which winds its way through the five boroughs of the City, the start area, on Staten Island near the base of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, is some distance from the finish. Since most international runners are staying in hotels in midtown Manhattan the journey to Staten Island 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 2025 there were five start waves 9:10; 9:45; 10:20; 10:55; 11.30 and we would expect something similar in 2026.
The journey to the start takes between 90-120 minutes but can take longer depending on traffic.
The official buses which leave the New York public library, depart between 5-6.30am on race morning because they have to arruve at Staten Island before the roads are closed to accommodate the first wave runners.
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, or ITO 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 available only to runners who are travelling with an ITO partner, such as 2:09 Events. It is a smaller ferry than the Staten Island Ferry so places are 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 one of our packages at the Westin or the Warwick, we will provide a private group transfer from your hotel direct to the 6am, 7am, 8.30/9am Midtown ferry. This is only available to people who have booked one of our guaranteed entries and package at the Westin or the Warwick. We will provide guides and guidance to those using the Staten Island Ferry or official bus services but we are only running a shuttle to the Midtown Ferry from those hotels.
If you book to stay at the Edison Hotel, all 3 transportation options will be available to select. We will provide guidance but you have 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. It is crowded on Frist Avenue but we will do our best to find an open spot. From First Avenue, it's a short walk across to Central Park where your supporters can see you come through between miles 24-25 near Central Park Zoo. So any spectators will have two chances to see their runners in Manhattan.
For further information on the TCS New York City Marathon and other New York Road Runners events visit www.nyrr.org.
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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THE 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.
WESTIN TIMES SQUARE
The Westin New York at Times Square is a beacon of luxury and comfort towering above one of New York's most famous tourist attractions. . This hotel is strategically located adjacent to the 42nd Street-Port Authority subway station, providing both a haven of serenity away from the buzz of New York as well effortless access to all that Manhattan has to offer. Each room at The Westin New York at Times Square boasts contemporary design and panoramic windows with great views out of the city. All the rooms have large windows, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations and coffee makers.
You can start your day with a revitalizing workout in the state-of-the-art fitness centre, then venture out to explore nearby attractions like the Rockefeller Center and Penn Station, both just 0.7 miles away. After day exploring the Big Apple you relax in the Foudary Bar or Bar 10 loungue with a light meal of one of its signature cocktails.
You can walk from the hotel to the Marathon Expo at the Javits Centre and if you book on to the ITO ferry, our private shuttle will take you from the hotel direct to the ferry on Marathon morning.
HOTEL EDISON
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 travellers. 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.
HOTEL AND ENTRY -
Thursday 29th
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), Westin Hotel (270 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036) or the Edison Hotel (228 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036) where we have made a reservation for you.
TCS New York City Marathon Expo opens at the Jacob Javits Centre (11th Avenue and 35th Street).
Friday 30th October:
7.45am/8am Meet your 2:09 representative and other members of our NYC Marathon group in the lobby of your chosen hotel for a Recce Run around parts of the marathon course in Central Park. We will meet up with runners from each hotel at Columbia Circle to do the recce run
If you haven't done so already, go along to the TCS New York City Marathon Expo to pick up your number and race pack
Saturday 31st October:
9am If you have entered the Abbott Dash To Finish Line 5K (we have a limited number of entries available on a first come first served basis) the start is at near the United Nations building
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)
Sunday 1st November:
Race Day
Warwick Hotel - 5.30/6.30amam/7.30am meet in the lobby of the Warwick hotel or the Westin Hotel for your private transfer to either the 6am, 7am, 8.30/(am 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 the hotel's receoption to guide you if necessary.
See - TRANSPORTATION TO THE START for more information.
Monday 2nd November: Make your own transfer back to JFK for your return journey home.
Longer stays than our core 4-night package are available on request at the additional costs per night.
FULL PACKAGE
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.
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 - also available on room only basis, breakfast not included
4-STAR WARWICK HOTEL (65 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019)
| Price Per Person (£) | Double | Twin | Single |
| 4 NIGHTS - Runner | £1849 | £1899 | £2649 |
| 4 NIGHTS - Non-Runner | £1349 | £1399 | £2149 |
| Extra Nights | £220 | £230 | £420 |
Room upgrades (supplements):
| Per person per night (£) | Double / Twin | Single |
| PREMIER PLUS | £25 | £50 |
| PREMIER PLUS SUITE | £85 | £170 |
| ON THE AVENUE SUITE | £115 | £230 |
Premier Plus rooms have views over 54th or 6th Avenue. Standard rooms are inward looking.
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 down 6th Avenue.
4-STAR WESTIN TIMES SQUARE (270 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036)
| Price Per Person in £s | Double | Twin | Single |
| 4 NIGHTS - Runner | £1799 | £1849 | £2599 |
| 4 NIGHTS - Non-Runner | £1299 | £1349 | £2099 |
| Extra Nights | £220 | £230 | £420 |
3-STAR EDISON HOTEL (228 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036)
| Prices Per Person in £s | Double / Twin | Single |
| 4 Nights Runner |
£1699 |
£2149 |
| 4 Nights Non-Runner | £1199 | £1649 |
| Additional Nights | £190 | £360 |
Guaranteed entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is included in the runner pricing. If you are a supporter or have your your own place for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon then the non-runner price applies.
We can not sell our runner packages to US residents of any nationality and there is no entry only available to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon through a travel company.
DEPOSITS
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 (LATE August)
Our entries are guaranteed as part of the TCS New York City Marathon Travel Operator Programme and are included in the runner packages.
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.
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