TCS New York City Marathon

November 2018

Walk, Jog Or Run Your Way To The Finish Line.

Join us for the most amazing 42km street party you will ever be a part of
Over 50,000 participants from around the world participating
2.5 million locals and supporters cheering you on
5 boroughs of NYC -Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Manhatten, finishing in Central Park

As an International Travel Partner, Marathon World Travel receives guaranteed entries into the TCS New York City Marathon and Judy Wolff is an Officially Appointed New Zealand Agent for this event. Please note our packages are only available to current New Zealand residents.

Photo courtesy of NYRR

several of our staff have now completed the TCS NYC Marathon more than once. Make the most of their first-hand experience and knowledge. Phone us for more information, we love to talk about our experience and give advice on what to expect on marathon day.

Photo courtesy of NYRR

TCS New York City Marathon Packages

We are delighted to be able to advise that you can now register for the TCS New York City Marathon.

Our choice of the Residence Inn Times Square, which we have used for the past four years, is based on 100% favourable feedback from runners and supporters.
This hotel is unique in that the location is much sought after, very close to Times Square, and all rooms have a fully equipped kitchenette, which is a great advantage over a standard hotel room as the rooms tend to be a little larger. All rooms also have shower and bath (many hotels in NYC only have a shower). Another major plus for our hotel is unlimited FREE internet and wireless access (many New York hotels charge for this service which can be very costly).

Testimonials from Previous participants:

`Sue and I would just like to echo the words of everyone else. Thank you so much Judy, Peter and Kate. You have been outstanding and made NYC and the whole marathon experience just so easy and so much fun.'

`I wanted to thank you, Megan & Kate for a memorable week in New York. Your organisation was superb. From meeting & transport of us ex NY airport through to race pack pickup and subway orientation, you enabled a stress free marathon prep. The hotel was superb, great rooms, breakfasts included, and it had a really nice boutique feel to it. Really appreciated the little extras provided like the 7 day Metro pass and the post marathon race drinks. As for the race itself, it was a surreal experience that words can’t do justice to. Your personal ‘hands on’ involvement in the tour and our welfare sets you apart. I can’t recommend MWT more highly.'

'The team from Marathon World Travel were absolutely awesome. I had never run a marathon in my life and I thought that if I'm going to run one, it might as well be the biggest and best - New York. Judy made it so easy for me right from our first contact. Taking care of all the things necessary to get me to the start line and encouraging me along the way to cross the finish line. The experience is one I will treasure for the rest of my life. Thank you Judy, you are amazing.'

2018 PACKAGE COSTS

4 nights - NZ$5990 per participant share twin or double
4 nights - NZ$5090 per supporter

7 nights (recommended) – NZ$6985 per participant share twin/double
7 nights (recommended) – NZ$6195 per supporter

The supporters package inclusions are the same as the participants, excluding the TCS NYC Marathon entry, however it includes a Marathon World Travel supporters tour to view the marathon on race day.

Our main group departs Auckland on the Wednesday prior to Marathon day. After many years of experience of taking groups to this marathon we strongly advise it is best to arrive in NYC on the Wednesday night. It will give you time to adjust to your new time zone and remove unnecessary time pressure in case flight delays occur.

A list of tour options will be emailed to you in approximately early May outlining many of the tour options, passes, shows, sports events etc which we have found to be the most popular over the years.

Our Packages Include:

Guaranteed race entry into the TCS New York City Marathon
Return economy airfares on Air NZ and partner airlines from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to NYC , including airport taxes and fuel surcharges
Group transfer on arrival from the airport to hotel 01 November
Metrocard - 1 week subway pass
4 nights - our 4 star accommodation including breakfasts (based on two people sharing one room) at The Residence Inn Times Square
Or the preferred 7 night package - we find the majority of our participants prefer to take our 7 night package or longer, as this will give you enough time to fully experience all the excitement that New York City has to offer
Pre-marathon dinner organised by NYRR, a chance to meet fellow participants from all over the world (free for participants, a charge applies for supporters)
Transport to the marathon start line
Post marathon celebration drinks with fellow participants and supporters from our group
Services and support of Marathon World Travel staff while in NYC. We are always available via email or mobile phone
Marathon World Travel will have a closed facebook group for all participants for support and communication with fellow participants
Running top
Supporters Tour for the supporters on marathon day, with fellow Kiwi supporters and Marathon World Travel staff

More Tour Options

Visit the Statue of Liberty
Go up The Empire State Building
Take a walk through Central Park
Visit the Museum of Modern Art
See a play at Broadway
Visit Times Square
Enjoy a drink at The Bowery Ballroom

Stopover options to visit San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Boston, Washington DC and more are also available. Contact Judy for more information judyw@travelmanagers.co.nz

Event Information

Qualifying and Cut-Off times
There is no qualifying time when purchasing your Guaranteed Entry packages through Marathon World Travel. There are also no cut-off times for the TCS New York Marathon so it is a great event for all abilities. Please note that timing clocks will be turned off after 10 hours.

Clothing
It is likely to be cold and windy at the start of the TCS New York Marathon due to the time of the year as well as the early start. It is common practice to wear warm old clothing before the race start of the race and then discard them. These clothes are then collected and given to charity.

Aid Stations
There are medical aid stations approximately every mile staring at mile 3 of the race, until the finish.

Pace Setters
There will be pace setters for this marathon.

The Course
The race begins on Staten Island and goes over the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, taking runners into Brooklyn. The course is relatively straight between Brooklyn and into Queens. You will run across the Greensboro Bridge there is a chance to take in the majestic New York City skyline. As you arrive at 1st avenue, it is a slightly hilly stretch before you the last part of the race which goes through and finishes at Central Park.