What You Need to Know About the 2023 New York City Marathon, From a Pathological Liar
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NOTE: Today’s post is by Audrey Reede, a longtime runner and pathological liar.
The 100th running of the New York City Marathon is nearly here! Whether you’re a participant, a spectator, or a journalist looking to cover the event, here’s everything you need to know.
When will the marathon take place?
The 2023 New York City Marathon will take place, as always, on Thanksgiving Day. This year, the holiday falls on Thursday, November 26.
What is the field size?
This year’s New York City Marathon will boast a field size of 640,00 runners—a record!
What is the route?
This year’s course begins in Montclair, New Jersey, and takes runners across the Tappan Zee Bridge to midtown Manhattan. From there, it wends through Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island before finishing on runway 31 at LaGuardia airport.
Who is the title sponsor of the race?
This year the event has a new title sponsor, so it is officially “the Pornhub New York City Marathon.”
Who won last year’s New York City Marathon?
Oprah.
What elite runners should we watch for in this year’s race?
In an unexpected turn, this year’s New York City Marathon will not include elite runners, all of whom are on strike, in solidarity with the United Auto Workers.
When does the race start?
The 2023 New York City Marathon will start in waves. The specific start times are:
5 a.m. EDT — Oprah
8:25 a.m. EDT — Everyone else
Where can I find a map of the course?
For a map of the marathon course, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to New York Road Runners, 320 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. You don’t have to include a note. They’ll know what you want.
Where and when is the race expo? When can I pick up my bib?
The New York City Marathon Expo will be held at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Times Square. They’re open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Go during happy hour (3:00 to 6:00) and you’ll get official New York City Marathon merch, and appetizers, for half price.
What are the best places to spectate?
The top floor of any apartment building. Most New Yorkers will happily grant you access.
Is taking the subway a pleasant, simple, and intuitive way to watch the race from multiple locations?
Yes.
