ING New York City Marathon Tune-Up
Sunday, September 19 / 18M • 7:00 a.m. / S, Q, C
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Just a little over one month left until more than 40,000 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 2011.

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 tags in advance. Materials may be picked up at NYRR, 9 East 89th Street, on:

• Thursday, September 16, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Friday, September 17, 1:00-7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 18, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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

• Sunday, September 19, 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. T-Shirts are only available for pick-up until the start of the race.

Post Race

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

Online Training

No matter what your goal or distance, NYRR and Training Peaks are with you every step of the way. Sign up now for a training plan from coach Andrew Kastor for the marathon, half-marathon, 10K, or 5K. [More]

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 nyrr@anthonytravel.com.

Entry Fees

  Members Jr/Sr Members Non-Members
On or before September 4 $18 $10 $33
September 5 - 18** $23 $15 $37
Event Day** $25 $20 $40


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

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

**All NYRR races are capped. Price and entry is subject to availability.


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Registration

Fax and online registration will close at 11:59 p.m on Tuesday, September 14, provided race capacity hasn't been reached. No credit cards will be accepted after this time.

Online Application
Printable Application [Get plug-in]

Sponsors

ING New York City Marathon Tune-Up is made possible by the support of our sponsors.

Race Scoring

This is a scored race that counts toward the nine races NYRR members as of January 2010 need to be eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2011.

This race is timed using the ChronoTrack timing system. The timing device will be a d-tag that you will receive attached to your bib number. You must remove the d-tag from your number and attach it to your shoe prior to the race, following the instructions that you will receive with the bib. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE D-TAG IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY. The d-tag is disposable; it will not be collected after the race. All participants in this race must wear the d-tag in order to have their times recorded.

[D-Tag Instructions]
[Scoring and results procedures]

Baggage Facilities

Free baggage facilities will be provided as a convenience. If you are planning to use this baggage service, bring an inexpensive bag and leave your valuables at home. New York Road Runners is not responsible for lost or stolen items.


Lost and Found

The Lost and Found is located in the volunteer tent on race day. Items can also be turned-in or claimed at NYRR's front desk on the next business day following the race.


Rules of Competition

All NYRR races are organized and directed under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with City of New York, Parks & Recreation and NYRR rules. Failure to do so may result in offenders being disqualified and possibly banned from NYRR events, including the ING New York City Marathon. [Click here for rules.]

Babystrollers / Babyjoggers are not permitted on the race course.