NYC MARATHON 2024

The 2024 New York City Marathon is the 53rd edition of the annual marathon race in New York City, scheduled on Sunday November 3rd. There are so many events and freebies for runners both before and after the race.

If you aren’t running, highly recommend you cheer on the big day! For cheering, some of the most fun spots are UES & Brooklyn!

BEFORE THE RACE: SHAKEOUT RUNS, POP-UPS AND MORE:

Multi-Day

  • NYC Marathon Expo: at Javits Center (bib pick up, samples, etc.) (Oct 31 – Nov 2)

  • Celebrate Race Week in NYC with lululemon (October 31 - Nov 2): Join lululemon in stores race week for cheer sign making and a hydration station.

  • Endorphins NYC Marathon Pop-Up (November 1 - 4): Enjoy shakeout runs, parties, and unique medal portraits. (Shopify NY at 131 Greene St)

  • On Labs (October 26 - November 4): Showcasing design stories and athlete exhibitions, short films, panel talks, run clubs and more. (350 West Broadway)

  • Paragon Sports: Free Race Shirt Customization (October 26 - November 2) Come by and get your name on your race shirt (bring your own or purchase one) while you wait. Schedule: 10/26-10/27 11am-6pm, 10/29 6pm-8pm, 10/31-11/1 11am-7pm, 11/02 11am-2pm (867 Broadway)

Friday, Nov 1:

Saturday, Nov 2:

  • Official Runna Shakeout: 3-mile leg loosener around Central Park + head back to the Race Hub where you’ll be fueled with muffins, coffee, a recovery zone & more 8am-11am (1875 Broadway)

  • Fleet Feet Pre-Marathon Party Presented by adidas: Giveaways, samples, breakfast, demos and sign-making 9-11a (Fleet Feet Brooklyn, 474 5th Avenue)

  • lululemon The Queens Shakeout: Run the Queens portion of the marathon and end with recovery + carbo loading 9a-12p (12-23 Jackson Avenue Queens, NY)

  • lululemon The Bronx Shakeout: Run, sign making, and fuel up with delicious food from The Vegan Factory (2422 Third Avenue The Bronx, NY)

  • Puma Shakeout Run: Join for a guided visualization, shakeout run, and post-run recovery, a customization station, and a hydration station 8a-11a (PUMA Flagship Store, NYC)

  • Bumble x Cooldown Shakeout Run: Shakeout run followed by exclusive merch (while supplies last), a marathon cheer poster-making station, and a coffee tab to mix and mingle after the shakeout (10am, Bird & Branch Pier 57 at 25 11th Avenue)

  • Hylo x Paragon Sports Shakeout Run: Get ready for a pre-marathon Shakeout Run with Hylo, complete with shoe demos and a post-run continental breakfast! (9-10:30am, Paragon Sports, 867 Broadway)

CHEER ZONES & SPECTATOR EVENTS DURING THE RACE:

  • Nike Running x Joe Coffee Company free coffee for spectators first 100 at Bergen St, W 68th & Columbus, W 71st & Broadway, W 85th & Columbus, Long Island City Roastery

  • Mile 8: Bumble at FancyFree BK with drinks, signs and more 9a-2p K (71 Lafayette Ave) Bumble x FancyFree Cheer Zone

  • Mile 8: Downtown Brooklyn NYC Marathon Mile 8 Cheering Station: Music, treats, cowbells, coffee and more. Batalá and L Train Brass Band will be performing

  • Mile 11: Shake Shack Cheerzone: Bring the energy and enjoy music, and some surprisese with Shake Shack! (160 Berry Street)

  • Mile 11.5: Dirty Bird Run Club x On Block Party: the biggest block party Brooklyn has ever seen to cheer on the NYC Marathoners! Expect live music, giveaways, food, drinks, noise, and good vibes (128 Bedford Ave)

  • Mile 12: Bandit x Eavesdrop (674 Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn)

  • Mile 18: Endorphins

  • Mile 18: TeamWRK Cheerzone Powered by Puma E 102nd Street and 1st Avenue.

  • Mile 20.5: lululemon

  • Miles 9, 19, 20 and 21: Nike NYC Race Day Cheer Zones: Enjoy music, good, vibes and Joe’s Coffee

  • Fun general cheering spots: UES, Downtown Brooklyn, and Central Park (*not finish line)

AFTER THE RACE:

Free Admission or Classes:

  • Complimentary Admission to Edge: Celebrate your marathon run with complimentary tickets to Edge, Vessel, and a special offer at City Climb ($150)! Just show race bib at the Edge or Vessel box office for free entry (Oct 31 - Nov 7)

  • AARMY: Free recovery session – bring bib to AARMY HQ or email pic of bib nyc@aarmy.com (11/4 to 11/8)

  • Cycle Bar: Free ride if you email them a picture of your bib

  • Next Health: Free cryotherapy Sat - Mon with proof of marathon registration (160 Madison Ave)

Free Food:

  • Ai Fiori: Complimentary Campanelle appetizer, with bib on Sunday (400 5th Avenue)

  • Shake Shack: Free ShackBurger with their bib at all New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Shake Shack locations on Sunday

  • William Greenberg Desserts: Free Marathon cookie for runners at Upper West or Upper East location with bib or medal on Sunday

  • Unregular Bakery and Pizza: Show proof you ran the marathon & use Blackbird app to get a free treat or pizza at any location on Sunday (Pizza: UES, USQ, Essex Market, Bakery: USQ)

  • Levain Bakery: Free cookie on Sunday (UWS or 74th St locations)

  • Culture Espresso: Free cookie w/ bib or medal Sun or Mon

  • Funny Face Bakery: Free chocolate cookie w/ your medal (100 participants)

  • The Cactus Shop: Free brunch burrito w/ finisher medal 12-8pm (231 Kent Ave)

  • Gray’s Papaya: Free Recession Special (2 hot dogs + drink) (2090 Broadway)

Free Drinks:

  • Clinton Hall: Free beer with bib or medal at all locations on Sunday (FiDi, 36th Street, 51st Street and The Bronx)

  • Haswell Green’s: Free beer for runners on Sunday (240 W 52nd)

  • Heineken 0.0: Free alcohol-free brew available at select bars: Upper East Side (1pm – 5pm) : Iggy’s | 1452 Second Ave, Hendrickson’s | 1122 1st Ave.  and Midtown  (2pm – 6pm): Faces and Names | 159 W 54th St., Bartley Dunne’s | 160 W 54th St., P. McDaid’s | 837 7th Ave.

  • Haswell Green’s: Free beer for runners on Sunday (240 W 52nd)

  • Rosa Mexicana: Free margarita for runners Sun + Mon

  • Stout NYC: Free drink w/ medal through Wednesday at any of the 14 locations (Amity Hall, Ernie’s Bar, Felie, Maggie’s Place, Rivercrest, Stout, The Half Pint, The Independent, The Long Room, The Wolfe)

  • TALEA: Free beer with medal at all taprooms Sunday

  • El Lugar Cantina Marathons & Margaritas Complimentary first drink if you show your medal or bib 11a-7p Sunday (30 W 30th St)

  • Free Beer at Threes Brewing: Threes Brewing Gowanus is rewarding marathon finishers with a crisp, refreshing pint of Threes ‘All or Nothing’ (21+ only) Threes Brewing Gowanus, 333 Douglass Street, Brooklyn)

Events/Parties:

Sunday, Nov 3:

  • Shake Shack NYC Marathon Pop-up: Stop by Shake Shack 1700 Broadway and Columbus Circle locations for live music and giveaways for runners

  • Nike NYC Marathon Afterparty: Join Nike NYC for a closing party with food and an open bar 7-11pm (180 Maiden Lane)

  • Finisher’s Festival Presented by New Balance: Join Fleet Feet and New Balance for our Finisher's Festival where you’ll find fun photo opps, delicious treats, shared stories and an exclusive finisher gift. No RSVP needed.

  • PUMA Medal Engraving & Recovery: Sunday, November 3rd- Tuesday, November 5th, 10am-8pm: Custom engraving, recovery station, customization station to personalize your PUMA apparel.

  • Sunboy Party: Party at Creatures Rooftop from 4pm onwards, free drink with medal (518 W 27th St)

  • Nike NYC: Complimentary Medal Engraving at Nike House of Innovation Sunday + Monday (650 5th Avenue) and Nike Soho (529 Broadway)

Monday, Nov 4th

Events

  • Arc’teryx Flatiron: Complimentary medal engraving 10am - 5pm. RSVP recommended.

  • New York or Nowhere: Free choice of 2 marathon hats at Nolita store, 11a-7p (while supplies last) (250 Lafayette)

  • Vuori: Free DreamKnit top (while supplies last), stretch sessions, and nutrition 10a-7p (120 5th Ave)

  • Next Health: Free cryotherapy on Monday with proof of marathon registration (160 Madison Ave)

  • Volvo Cars: Free Medal Engraving 9a-5p (565 11th Ave)

  • The Museum of Modern Art: Free admission from 10:30 am – 5:30 pm with medal

  • The Repair Shop Presented by New Balance: Join Fleet Feet, New Balance and Therabody for a full day of recovery and celebrations. Get your medal engraved starting at 10 a.m. No RSVP needed.

  • HSS Recovery Zone: Free stretch sessions, foam rolling or Normatec boots Mon 8a-4p (+ medal engraving for $28) (Marathon Pavillion at 67&CPW)

  • Bronx Medal Monday 2024: A full-day of connection and wellness support with free medal engraving, recovery, brand giveaways and more 1-8pm (The Bronx Brewery Taproom, 856 East 136th Street, The Bronx

  • Kendra Scott Marathon Party: Complimentary drink, cookies, Polaroid 12-4p (126 Spring St)

  • Nike NYC: Complimentary Medal Engraving at Nike House of Innovation Sunday + Monday (650 5th Avenue) and Nike Soho (529 Broadway)

  • Harlem Run House: Free medal engraving 12-8p, 7p Medal Monday Night Run (246 Lenox Ave)

  • Free Juice Shot and Energy Ball at OASES: OASES is offering a complimentary juice shot and energy ball to those who stop by and show their bib Monday - Tuesday 8am-6pm (101B W 14th Street)

Tuesday, Nov 5th