Just a little over one month left until more than 38,000 runners line up at the ING New York City Marathon start in Fort Wadsworth! The Tune-Up in Central Park provides 18 miles of motivation and camaraderie to carry you through the challenging preparation phase.

Course

All courses are subject to change. Check back here the day before the race for final confirmation.

Start on Central Park’s East Drive at 102nd Street and head north. Complete three counterclockwise loops of the park. On the third and final lap, turn left/west onto the 102nd Street Transverse to the finish just west of East Drive. [Course Map]

Time Limit

Participants will be timed up to four hours. After that time, medical facilities and refreshments will not be available and finishing times will not count toward earning guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2009.

Note: Participants must be at least 12 years old on race day.

Number Pickup /Registration

Entrants are required to pick up their numbers and scoring chips in advance. Materials may be picked up at NYRR, 9 East 89th Street, on:

• Thursday, September 25, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, September 26, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 27, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Race day registration at NYRR (9 East 89th Street, New York City) on:

• Sunday, September 28, 5:45-6:45 a.m.

Due to the popularity of this race, we strongly encourage you to register and check in prior to race day. No numbers or chips will be given out after 6:45 a.m. on race day.

On race day, t-shirts (ONLY) will be distributed in Central Park near the start from 6: 00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. only. Please pick up your shirt prior to the event. Shirts will not be available after the race.

PowerBar® Gel will ONLY be distributed on the course at Mile 9 and 15.

Post Race

Join us after the race for the awards ceremony. Awards will be given in all applicable NYRR age categories. [Awards breakdown]

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering at this race, click here.

Travel

Book flights, hotels, car services, and more through the Official Travel Partner of NYRR, Anthony Travel. You get convenience, guaranteed rooms, and great rates from a travel agency who understands the priorities of runners. Call 800.736.6377 or email jasonrice@anthonytravel.com.

Entry Fees

	Members *	Jr/Sr Members *	Non-Members
On or before September 13	$15	$8	$25
September 14 - 27	$20	$14	$30
Event Day*	$25	$15	$35

No refunds, exchanges, or transfers on entry. No credit cards accepted after number pickup begins. Cash or check only.

* Members: You must bring your NYRR membership card on event day to receive your member discount; otherwise you will be charged the non-member event fee.