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Anyone getting ready to run the NYC Marathon needs to read this post! It’s everything I wish I’d known in advance to have the best day possible. Even as a running coach there were lessons to be learned and each race is a little different.
You will also want to follow a marathon training plan - there are several, including one on the NYRR site. These plans are usually 18-22 weeks and build up to the marathon. So find the marathon date and work backwards to figure out when to start the plan.
The date at which you should start training for the NYC Marathon depends on your level of experience and time goal. If you are following the couch to NYC Marathon training you should have started training 48 weeks ahead of race day, which was December 03, 2024.
We want you to be fully prepared for everything that lies ahead, which is why we put together this insider’s guide to the New York City Marathon.
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There is no better way to enjoy the marathon than to run a well-executed race that leaves you exhilarated at the finish line. In this article, we’ll provide a breakdown of the course as well as tips to ensure that you correctly pace yourself to a great New York City Marathon finish.
How do I run the New York City Marathon, you’re asking? Runners can enter the New York City Marathon via a few different avenues. There is a non-guaranteed entry drawing (the New York Marathon lottery), divided into “NYC-metro area” applicants, other “National” applicants and “International” applicants.
This guide includes everything you need to know about running the New York Marathon, especially if you are traveling to New York to run this iconic race. Topics covered in this guide include: Where to stay during the New York Marathon
Secure your entry into the 2024 NYC Marathon with a swift performance in either the half-marathon or full marathon. Unlike the Boston Marathon, there is no prerequisite of having run a previous race within a specific timeframe to qualify for the New York race.