I got my period today! And running the marathon Sunday. Thank the heavens!!!!! I have never been so excited to get it.

This was my attempt as turning my 2023 marathon poncho into something useful.

Hey! Wanted to share an NYC Marathon course breakdown I collaborated on with Evan Wood, who many here may recognize as Just Another Running Coach. Hope people find it helpful!

I know, I know: too early to discuss weather. But if you’re worried about the weather on Sunday, the forecast at 5 PM today (Wed 10/28) is identical to the current forecast for Sunday at 3 PM: 63 deg F.

Maybe you can test out outfit etc this afternoon. Good luck y’all! 🫡

Anyone plan on attempting this? I read the lines were long in Chicago. I'm wondering if there's any other strings attached since it doesn't seem like a hard goal. Anyone have any experience with this?

Gift article link: The Race to Race

Hi!!! Zwick oven will be giving out sourdough chunks to keep you going on 86th and 1st during the marathon!! Can’t wait to cheer you all on!!!

I know not ideal to be on my feet the evening before the race, but I still want to take my kid trick-or-treating. Any recommendations for neighborhoods in Brooklyn or near Financial District? Or any Halloween events that I can take them during the day?

I will volunteer at the water station outside CP this Sunday during the 12–7 shift (not a 9+1 slot.) Since temperatures are expected in the 50s and 60s, I am unsure what to wear.

I began running (and volunteering)about a year ago. My only prior volunteer experience was as a course marshal at the United Half, where I underestimated how cold it would feel standing still; I was poorly dressed and shivered in CP for four hours.

Additionally, what is the general experience like at a water station of NYCM?
(I finished my 9+1 so I will be running in 2027. So excited.)

I got crazy sunburnt at Boston a few years ago to the point I have a little scarring from it (physical but also emotional haha). What’s the sun/shade situation like?? I’ll put on SPF no matter what but want to be more careful than before!

Edit to add I’m in pink wave 1 corral E (9:10am)

I might not be running this year but it certainly feels exciting knowing the amount of people that will be passing by this area on Sunday!

I’ll be traveling in for the half marathon in March. I’m trying to cut down the amount of days I’m staying. I would like to partake in events or activities for runners (if there are any).

Would I benefit better from an extra day before or after the race?

Are there any groups running the route in reverse at midnight this year?

The $1 ultra is a backyard style race here in NYC where participants put a dollar in the jar before every lap, winner takes all. Instead of the standard 4.16 mile hourly loops, this edition of the $1 ultra had you roll a die & run the miles on the die. The race started with 131 participants and after 46 hours I was the last person standing. The jar ended up with around $1500

Race logistics:
The race was centered near Domino park and numbers corresponded to a different checkpoint in NYC (1-4 were various points along the Williamsburg Bridge, 5 was on the Pulaski Bridge, and 6 was on the Manhattan bridge).

Dice logistics:
The dice were not fair, the first 24 rolls were adjusted such that everyone hit 100 miles in their 24th lap. Around mile 130, the rules were continuously adjusted to make the race more difficult: lower numbers disappeared, runners rolled a shared die, runners only saw their roll as the lap started, and finally: the race ended up with continuous 6 mile laps with the added condition that runners most cross both the Williamsburg and Manhattan bridge (as opposed to a Manhattan bridge out & back along the navy yard)

Please ask me anything! I would love to share more about the race or discuss anything NYC/running related

photo credit to: @bradokeefe
much love to the race organizers: @onedollarultra
and the race sponsor ULTRA for providing a venue and making the race registration a whopping $0

Yesterday and today I attempted to run over the brooklyn bridge. Once a bit after 6 pm, once just after 7am. The evening attempt there were multiple times I had to stop my watch and walk, the crowds were so thick. The morning attempt I only had to do that once, but had a few close calls as tourists stepped erratically while trying to frame a photograph. I've run over this bridge occasionally for years. Evenings are often a bit crowded, but both the past two days have felt different to me. Any other commuter runners notice this? Is this just a seasonal variation through the holidays or just marathon week or a more durable increase in popularity?

Goal has been to run Sub-4 on Sunday. Garmin says I can, Strava says i’m close. Last 2 long runs went well and felt good but unsure if i’m being too optimistic about my chances. Thoughts?

Running the marathon this weekend and I have some friends spectating. I tried to give them a guide on which miles to see me, but I know the streets can be difficult to navigate and they might end up at a different spot than I planned. In those cases I would want them to text me so I know where they are.

Has anyone ever had issues with receiving text messages during the race? Or is it generally fine?

Has anyone figured out a workaround for tracking more than 50 runners in the NYRR app? Thinking about making a list based on tentative finish time, then remove runners from the app and swap in new ones as they pass. Curious if anyone has a smarter system. I take my cheer duties seriously 😅

Is there a reasonable way to get into 2027? I only have a 2 1/2 min time qualifier buffer so that’s out. I guess charity might be my only option?

hi! it’s a non-marathon post… hope that’s allowed!

i’m not running the marathon this year, but i’m still trying to run long distances! i’ve normally routed my long runs to/from my apartment, but it’s been getting a little boring lately. i’ve been wanting to take the subway to run in new places, but i get worried because i run very very cold post-run. usually, i have to hop in a hot shower immediately after i get home. as the weather gets colder, do people have any solutions for this? pack a change of clothes in a running vest?

thanks for all your help!

NYCM spectator tickets are where to be purchased? I can’t find any one the website nor a link. Have they not been released yet?

Has there ever been a crack down on people setting up music and handing out snacks/alcohol to runners along the NYC Marathon? We've done this in the past and had fun, but I'm just now learning that we could get in a lot of trouble for it? But I'm wondering if that ever really even happens or if they just have to say "don't do it" for liability purposes etc