NYC Marathon

Start Schedule

Time Start Race Numbers
8:20 a.m. Wheelchair Division 300-399
8:45 a.m. Handcycle Category, Athletes with Disabilities 400-499
9:10 a.m. Professional Women 100-199
9:15 a.m. FootLocker 5-Borough Challenge n/a
9:40 a.m. Wave Start 1
Blue Start - Professional Men 1-99
Blue Start - General 1000-1199; 4000-4799; 7000-11999
Orange Start - Sub-elite Men & Women 200-299; 2000-2299; 5000-5699; 12000-16999
Green Start - Local Competitive Men & Women 500-999; 3000-3399; 6000-6599; 17000-21999
10:00 a.m. Wave Start 2
Blue Start 22000-28999
Orange Start 29000-35999
Green Start 36000-42999
10:20 a.m. Wave Start 3
Blue Start 43000-49999
Orange Start 50000-56999
Green Start 57000-63999



Saturday, October 31
Abebe Bikila Award Ceremony
Time: 8:30 a.m., United Nations
Award presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of distance running.

Continental Airlines International Friendship Run
Time: 9:00 a.m., United Nations
A leisurely fun run for marathon entrants and friends.
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ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Jacob Javits Convention Center
[Expo Info]

Barilla Marathon Eve Dinner
4:30-9:00 p.m., Tavern on the Green
An authentic Italian experience for marathoners and guests.
[Info and Tickets]

Poland Spring Presents the Marathon Fireworks
7:30 p.m., above the ING New York City Marathon finish line. It is recommended that pets be left at home for this event.
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Sunday, November 1 (Race Day)
Daylight savings time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.

TV
NYC: WNBC 4 in New York, Live Broadcast: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
National: NBC Sports, 2:00-4:00 p.m. EST; check local listings.
[Details]

Breakfast
Starting at 5:30 a.m., Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island

Entertainment
Starting at 6:00 a.m., Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island

Finish Line Banquet
$250 per person (non-refundable)
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Tavern on the Green
Reserved finish line seats and a luscious buffet for marathon spectators (by advance reservation only).
[Purchase Tickets]

Reserved Seating
$75 per person (non-refundable)
This outdoor bleacher seating is adjacent to the finish line and in easy viewing distance of the large-screen WNBC 4 race broadcast.
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Official Starts (subject to change)
Start area information including a map and official start times.
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Post-Race Party Presented by Clear Channel
7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Hammerstein Ballroom
311 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001.

Monday, November 2
The New York Times Special ING New York City Marathon Section on Sale
New York Times dealers throughout New York City
Due to production deadlines, the special marathon section can only include those who have completed the race in under 4.5 hours.

Marathon Monday Store
7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Tavern on the Green
Sales of limited-edition finisher's shirts and caps, medal engravings, and official souvenirs.

ING New York City Marathon Monday Recovery Sessions presented by Hospital for Special Surgery
7:00am-2:00pm. Tavern on the Green
A morning of different discussions on post race recovery, stretching and consultations with doctors

ING DIRECT Cafe
7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 968 Third Avenue
Stop in for that one last item before you leave for home! Selection features official gear and finisher merchandise.

Marathon Winners Ring Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange
9:30 a.m.

Take Home a Bit of Tiffany & Co.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Tiffany & Co., Fifth Avenue and 57th Street
Limited edition Honor Your Marathoner merchandise available.
[Honor Your Marathoner]

You Deserve to Pamper Yourself at Equinox
Anytime. Mulitple locations.
Reward yourself with a relaxing Post Race spa treatment at Equinox Fitness Clubs. Marathoners enjoy a 10% discount off of any of the great services that Equinox provides. Just show your bib or medal. Offer available at any of the Equinox Spa locations except Century City. Offer applies for one Spa service per runner and is valid through 12.31.09. Can't be combined with any other offer. Click here to find out more about the services and a location near you.

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