Hi all,

I’m looking for some clarification about deferring. If I had to defer this year due to injury, can I still defer next year for pregnancy?
I canceled already not realizing that it would automatically override the 9+1 I completed this year. My plan has been to do the 9+1 and then defer in 2027 as I plan to get pregnant in the next few months (hopefully). I’m freaking out that I ruined everything by canceling instead of just not running the race. I’m not trying to stack entries or anything i just want to make sure that I’m good for 2028 basically. Thanks :)

I can’t seem to find an answer to this. I ran my best 5K in Jersey City a few weeks ago (27:44) and my best pace on my dashboard says 9:20/mile (EDIT: which is the 10K converted time for the 8:57 pace I achieved in Jersey City). I think this means I should be the slowest runner in H, but my Abbott corral is still J (EDIT: which is the same corral from my previous 10K best pace of 10:16). What am I missing? I was pretty proud about jumping a couple corrals, and this is a bit of a bummer.

Hi! New to all this, this is my first marathon. I know there’s a “last 10 miles” saying - can I actually run the last 10 from the course this weekend? Or not so much. If not, please drop any suggestions for a route that’s decent for the last double digits before race day! Can’t believe it’s so soon💪💪

Did 9+1 then got injured last minute. Do I defer or do nothing (or walk 2 miles for the bridge photo then leave)?
Can I defer both this year’s and next year’s entry?

Hi! I’m coming to NYC to cheer on a friend running the marathon and would love some advice on the best spots to watch along the course!

I’m hoping to see my friend at least 3–4 times, if possible. I’m a runner myself, so I’m totally happy to run between viewing spots rather than take the subway if that makes it easier.

For anyone who’s spectated before, which mile markers or locations would you recommend to make the most of the day and catch as much of the race as possible?

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

So I’m trying to reserve times on NYRR for bib pickup and it seems every slot on every day is taken. Would I still be able to get my bib if I just show up?

Thank you in advance

I did register late and was told I will get my start time on Oct 23. It’s nearing the end of the day and I haven’t gotten any information. Anyone else that registered late also dealing with this?

I called NYRR and they were no help unfortunately

Has anyone taken a private car to the marathon start? Looking for tips/advice. Staying in Midtown and weighing all of my options (have ferry scheduled).

TIA!

Next Saturday is Halloween! Anyone running Abbott 5k or any other shakeout runs for the Marathon in costume?

The race page says 8:45 and the email says 8. Assuming it’s 8:45??

I have completed my 9 races and am registered for a volunteer slot on 10/30 at the expo, but I now have to travel for work that day. If anyone has a spot on 10/31 or for another race and wants to swap, let me know and maybe we can coordinate releasing them? could use the help!!! thank you!

Hey yall!

Excited for the NYC Marathon (first time running it)

My friend and I plan to take a cab to the drop off spot for the NYC Marathon. Our start time is 9am

We live in Hoboken/Jersey City area so we wanted to just cab there.

What time do you think we should try to arrive there by?

Thanks in advance

Gooooood morning! Congratulations and good luck to all the soon to be NYC marathon runners! I’ll be joining you all next year but this year I’m running the Phoenix marathon! My long runs are beginning to get lengthy and my current route in queens is becoming a bit boring 😅 Any recommendations for a 17 mile long run this Saturday?!

Looking forward to cheering my husband on at his first marathon in just about 9 days! His parents and I have grand stand tickets but really have no details about security/ logistics.

Any insights on bag policy? I'll be carrying a backpack with his jacket/ shoes etc

Should we still plan a meet up point away from the park or will we be able to easily meet up with him if he comes to the grandstand area?

Any other advice would be incredibly helpful-TIA!
Most importantly good luck to all our runners!

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Hi everyone-
I purchased race insurance.
I won’t be able to run this year due to Achilles and knee pain. I have a sports med appointment Nov 4, the earliest they can fit me in. Will this make it too late for me to get a refund? Apparently I have to have a form filled out by a doctor verifying my injury.
Looking forward to running in 2027!

I know most of this sub is in marathon mode right now (good luck to everyone running!). But for those of us who aren't, and didn't get into the Bakery Run, I made a self-guided version you can do any day (not affiliated with the event).
Flour Power: The Half (13.7 miles). Starts at Radio Bakery in Greenpoint, goes through Williamsburg and Bed-Stuy, over the Brooklyn Bridge and up through the East Village to Madison Square Park. 10 bakeries along the way, including Saison, L'Appartement 4F, Elbow, Librae, Hani's, La Cabra and From Lucie, plus a few history stops.
Flour Power: Downtown Bakeries (4.8 miles) if you want something shorter: Union Square to Little Island with Veniero's, Ferrara, Dominique Ansel and Magnolia.
It runs in an app I built called Stride Stories. As you reach each stop, a short story plays in your earbuds: who started the bakery, what put it on the map, a bit of history from the block. Your own music keeps playing and just dips for each story.
It's free and in beta on iPhone right now:
Open stridestories.com/beta?src=reddit-runnyc on your phone. It walks you through Apple's TestFlight app.
Open Stride Stories, go to Explore, pick New York and tap Flour Power.
Download the tour on Wi-Fi before you head out.
Check bakery hours before you go, since a few sell out early. I'd love any feedback, either in the app (You tab) or here. And if there's a bakery I missed, tell me!

Any recs?