2024 Race Week Events

 

Light Up the Night Practice: Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 p.m. 

 

Light Up the Night is our final in person practice! If you are in New York City by Wednesday, October 30, join us in Central Park at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion presented by Mastercard, Central Park West and West 67th Street, for our final practice of the season. It is one of our favorite runs of the year as we light up the night with green glow gear! 

 

No RSVP is required for this event 


 

 

 

TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance: Thursday, October 31; Friday, November 1; Saturday, November 2   

 

Explore the TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Halls 3B, 3D, and 3E at 11th Avenue at West 36th Street, where you will also need to pick up your bib for race day. All TFK runners must visit the Expo in person to pick up their race materials and must bring a government-issued photo ID and their runner confirmation form with them to the special TFK Bib Pickup area.

 

 

For more information including hours of operation and time slots for bib pickup, click here


 

 

 

NYRR Night of Champions Gala: Friday, November 1, 7:00 p.m.   

 

Join us at Night of Champions, a cocktail benefit celebrating NYRR’s mission of transforming the health and well-being of our communities through inclusive and accessible running experiences! Sponsor packages include guaranteed entry into the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon and exclusive photo opportunities with VIP guests! The evening will feature live music, an open bar, NYC-themed food stations, and a silent auction with exclusive marathon experiences, including entries into AWMM races. Online auction will go live October 26. 

 

 

 

*Tickets are required for entry to this event

 

For full event details click here


 

 

 

Opening Ceremony: Friday, November 1, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.   

 

The 2024 TCS New York City Marathon will kick off at the TCS New York City Marathon Opening Ceremony Presented by United Airlines on Friday, November 1. Join the Team for Kids delegation in the Parade of Nations to be part of the ceremony and represent your team in Central Park! After you march, enjoy the dazzling TCS NYC Marathon Fireworks! 

  


 

 

 

Team for Kids Breakfast: Saturday, November 2, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.  

 

Join us at the NYRR Team for Kids Breakfast as we celebrate your amazing to the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon! Celebrate with TFK teammates, coaches, and NYRR youth program participants while sharing your accomplishments and excitement for the big day!  

 

*Please note that we have limited venue capacity for this event and RSVPs will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. In order to accommodate as many team members as possible, attendance is limited to the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon TFK fundraising team.