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:
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)
On Labs (October 26 - November 4): Showcasing design stories and athlete exhibitions, short films, panel talks, run clubs and more.
Friday, Nov 1:
NYRR Opening Ceremony: Parade of Nations & fireworks Friday starting 4pm, fireworks 6:309pm (CPW & 63rd)
Marathon Prep with Technogym: Pre-run rehab session with a hands on workshop 4-6pm (380 West Broadway)
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)
CHEER ZONES DURING THE RACE:
Mile 8: Bumble
Mile 12: Bandit x Eavesdrop (674 Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn)
Mile 18: Endorphins
Mile 20.5: lululemon
Fun general cheering spots: UES, Downtown Brooklyn, and Central Park (*not finish line)
AFTER THE RACE:
Sunday, Nov 3:
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.
Ai Fiori: Complimentary Campanelle appetizer, with bib (400 5th Avenue)
Shake Shack: Free ShackBurger with their bib at all New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Shake Shack locations, a cheer zone in Williamsburg, and fun giveaways at select NYC Shacks including the 1700 Broadway location.
William Greenberg Desserts: Free Marathon cookie for runners at Upper West or Upper East location with bib or medal
Clinton Hall: Free beer with bib or medal at all locations (FiDi, 36th Street, 51st Street and The Bronx)
Unregular Bakery and Pizza: Show proof you ran the marathon & use Blackbird app to get a free treat or pizza at any location (Pizza: UES, USQ, Essex Market, Bakery: USQ)
Haswell Green’s: Free beer for runners (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.
Monday, Nov 4th
Arc’teryx Flatiron: Complimentary medal engraving 10am - 5pm. RSVP recommended.
The Museum of Modern Art: Free admission from 10:30 am – 5:30 pm with medal
Conmigo NYC: A free Margarita, beer or glass of wine to those who present their medals (November 3rd – 9th)
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)
Tuesday, Nov 5th
Paragon Sports Post-Marathon Party with Saucony: 3 mile recovery run followed by food, drinks, and some fun raffles 6:30-8:30pm (867 Broadway)
More Freebies from LAST YEAR (Hopefully confirmed soon and will move them up to other section if confirmed!)
Levain Bakery cookie (UWS / 74th locations)
Tipsy Scoop free boozy scoop
Janie D Bakes (cookie & beverage at all locations)
The UES free scoop or beer (1707 2nd Ave)
Gray’s Papaya Recession Special (free hot dog)
Free beers for runners (with medal) at:
Talea Beer (all locations)
BK Backyard Bar
Isla and Co
Mad Dog & Beans (margarita)
Pilates BKLYN: send bib or medal photo and get free mat class
AARMY: Free recovery session – email pic of bib
Fierce Grace NYC - Free yoga class when you bring in your bib
Fit Club free air compression recovery session if you show your medal (locations in Chelsea, Williamsburg, Astoria)
Bespoke Treatments 30 minute free recovery session with medal (either compression boots, infrared sauna, percussive tools or red light therapy)
Body Space NYC boot recovery session (Mon-Wed)
Culture Espresso free cookie (Sun + Mon)
New York or Nowhere free hat (250 Lafayette) *Tuesday as well!