The TCS New York City Marathon

How far is it? A full Marathon: 26.2 miles. The route starts on Staten Island and travels through 5 very different neighbourhoods: Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan before finishing in Central Park.

• Day 1 – Arrive in New York City– We recommend flying as early as you can, beating the airport rush, and giving yourself time in the afternoon to start exploring. In the evening why not tie in a visit to Central Park for the Marathon Parade of Nations!
• Day 2 – Start your day with an opening ceremony at the United Nations Building and the 5K Abbots Dash to the Finish (optional extra), then it is time to head to the Expo to collect your race entry. Whether you love shopping, visiting landmarks like Liberty, people-watching in Central Park, or eating your way around New York’s wonderful restaurants and diners, we can guarantee you a fantastic day. In the evening the Team will come together for the tactics talk and a 3-course Pasta Party meal.
• Day 3 – NEW YORK CITY MARATHON DAY – 26.2 miles through Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens The Bronx and Manhattan, all 5 boroughs in one glorious day!
• Day 4 – Start your day by celebrating with breakfast at possibly New York’s most unique diner, followed by more of doing what you love, whether it’s relaxing in Central Park with a celebratory glass of champagne at the Boat House, exploring the Upper West Side, one of our favourite areas, strolling along the High Line or meandering around Soho, whatever you do, make sure you wear your medal, New Yorkers will love you for it! Most of the team will depart this evening… So long New York City!

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This year there is a choice of 2 Hotels and we have twin or single rooms available…

• 4* Warwick Hotel
• 4* Hotel W

Warwick Hotel: A 4 * star hotel based a stones throw away from Time Square and Broadway – in the heart of all the action! Our standard package for this Hotel is a 4 nights’ stay, arriving on Thursday 30 October – Monday 3 November. If you would like, you have the option to extend your stay, just get in touch with the Events Team on 01483 741430.

Deposit: £799 plus

• Single room £2351
• Twin room £1600 (per person)

Hotel W: A 4 * star hotel, located in Union Square, just round the corner form Times Square… featuring modern décor and breathtaking Manhattan views. Our standard package for this Hotel is a 4 night stay, arriving on Thursday 30 October – Monday 3 November. If you would like, you have the option to extend your stay, just get in touch with the Events Team on 01483 741430.

Deposit: £799 plus

• Single room £2431
• Twin room £1651 (per person)

Supporters: If you would like to bring your friends and family to New York with you, please get in touch with the Events Team.

How can I pay?

There are 2 ways that you can pay for the TCS New York City Marathon with Walk the Walk:

• Pay in full when registering
• Pay the deposit followed by monthly instalments

Money Back Scheme: At Walk the Walk if you raise £1,500 or more, to thank you for supporting us, we will refund some of your Tour costs.

Please Note: Our packages are only available to non-US residents and we are unable to sell entry only places.

Please be aware: Places for this challenge cannot be saved or guaranteed until you submit your registration. If you are entering a team, we strongly recommend you all register in one go. All race entries are booked through Road Runners, the organisers of the TCS New York City Marathon.

We ask that everyone who enters The TCS New York City Marathon aims to raise a minimum of £750, with bite-sized targets to help stay on track and plenty of fundraising ideas for inspiration.

Download: The TCS New York City Marathon terms and conditions

What’s included?

• Hotel Accommodation in a 4* Hotel
• TCS New York City Marathon Race Entry
• 3 course Pasta Party on Saturday evening
• Celebration breakfast on Monday morning
• 2 x  Walk the Walk Bra T-Shirts – 1 x long sleeved and 1 x short sleeved
• Exclusive New York Marathon 2025 Cap
• Bra – for you to decorate – this is what we are famous for!
• High visibility beanie hat for pre-event training
• Arm Warmers
• Space Blanket and Weather Protector
• Marathon Tactics Talk by the Walk the Walk Representative (minimum numbers permitting)
• Walk the Walk support and love, from the time of booking every step of the way to the Finish Line!

Not included

• Flights to and from the USA and transfers
• Personal Insurance policy that covers road walking and this type of challenge
• Personal spending money for food and drink is not included in the itinerary
• Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) $21 and lasts 2 years
• There is also an option to take part in the 5K Abbotts Dash on Saturday morning, which can be booked separately with us (£30).
• Overseas postage and packaging (Only applicable for participants registering from outside of the UK)

Would you like to speak to someone about the Challenge? Give the Events Team a call on 01483 741430 or send them an email.

This challenge is one of the Abbot World Marathon Majors, when it comes to Marathons it’s a 5 star one, and certainly one of the best in the world!  It will require training and preparation as for the most enjoyable experience, we recommend that you aim to complete the distance within a maximum time of 6 hours 30 minutes – 7 hours.

Your aim is to reach a constant walking pace of between 14 – 15 minute miles over the distance; this is very achievable by following Walk the Walk’s tried and tested step-by-step Training Plan.

You may be interested to know that this is where Walk the Walk completed its first challenge back in 1996, and since then our Founder, Nina, has completed the marathon 24 times… Still loves it and will be back for no. 25!

If you would like to chat about the training, just give the Events Team a call on 01483 741430 or send them an email.