2015 NYC Marathon Thread (Read 376 times)

I still haven't decided baggage/no baggage.  Can't decide how much I want that poncho.  But, I've booked my hotel already.  (W00t!)

 

 Do you have one of the ponchos yet? They're nice. It's worth it for the poncho. I have two and this year will be my third, that's overkill. They're not THAT nice. But I don't really see the need for the baggage option anymore. I like not having to rush over to the trucks to drop it off, and wait even longer at the end to get my stuff. Regardless of the weather, one should be able to make it without the baggage, generally speaking. Throw away clothes, tall kitchen garbage bag, etc. Carry your phone/cash/metro card in a spi-belt... good to go :-)

Interesting.  So now, they're going to force people to check a bag exit through no baggage?  (Edited because it dawned on me you don't have to check a bag.  You just won't be able to exit with the no baggage crowd).  My, how things have changed.    I suspect the comments on their Facebook page are about to get interesting...

I'm getting more and more used to having less "stuff" with me on race day, so I'm fine either way.  I just like having the option for post-race clothes in case the weather is bad.

I went no baggage last year, so I do have a poncho.

I was late making my baggage choice a few days ago and the poncho option is no longer available. I am not bringing a bag and would really like one of the ponchos. Could someone easily just walk into the no baggage area after the race ends and get a poncho? It doesn't seem like people would be checking everyone's wrist as they walk in. Has anyone done this or think that I could just stroll in without a wristband and get a poncho? Thanks

If it's like last year, they absolutely check for wrist bands.  Several times, in fact, during your long march.  You will not be able to get into the no-baggage area without a no-baggage wrist band.

IMHO, the difference is negligible.  Unless you really want the poncho, there's really no difference between checking your bag and not.  You have to get to Staten Island so early that you have plenty of time to check your bag.  (Says the woman who got to her corral with minutes to spare last year. )

Weird...  I wasn't going to select a baggage option since, last I checked, my only option was baggage.  Poncho had "sold out".  But, since I'm a rule follower and thought maybe there's some negative consequence for not making a selection at all, I logged on today to make my "choice".  To my surprise, poncho was an option.  So, if you're like me and thought poncho wasn't an option, log on to see if it's there.

Thanks for the tip! Just made the switch.

Question for those who've brought luggage to the expos: How much of a hassle was it?  I realized this week that I only booked my hotel for  two nights - Saturday and Sunday.  Just trying to figure out logistics for arriving in town on Saturday since my hotel check-in time is 3pm.  If I need to drop my large duffle bag at my hotel, I need to factor that in.

 

I've never brought luggage to the expo but I remember that you had to go through a security bag check for any bags (like a pocketbook) in 2013. Here is what is posted on the NYRRC website:

Any person entering these venues will be subject to baggage inspection. To speed your access, we strongly recommend that you do not bring a bag. However, you may bring one bag per guest, no larger than the size of a woman's purse. - See more at: http://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/plan-your-race/security-measures#sthash.Do2HROh9.dpuf

Ok...  So I'm into my 20milers and my wife is all busy putting together her "must see and do" list for us.  Training is going well and we're getting excited!!  I've done marathons before, but obviously nothing as large of an event as this one. .  

Question for the NYC Marathon vets...  Do you have tips or things us NYC Marathon newbies should be arranging for our trip?

Should I be receiving details about my start wave soon?  Are there things you wished you had done during your first NY marathon that you would recommend?

I appreciate any guidance.

Thanks!!

NY Marathon Newbie             

Ok...  So I'm into my 20milers and my wife is all busy putting together her "must see and do" list for us.  Training is going well and we're getting excited!!  I've done marathons before, but obviously nothing as large of an event as this one. .  

 

Question for the NYC Marathon vets...  Do you have tips or things us NYC Marathon newbies should be arranging for our trip?

 

Should I be receiving details about my start wave soon?  Are there things you wished you had done during your first NY marathon that you would recommend?

 

I appreciate any guidance.

Thanks!!

NY Marathon Newbie             

I don't know that I have any tips that aren't general marathon travel tips.  Except, if you think you'd be in to strangers wishing you good luck, put your name on your shirt.  I did this for my first NYCM but not last year.  I think I'm going to do it again this year.  There are some really funny, encouraging people out there.

I think we get our bib and wave/corral assignments the second week in October.  So, you won't have to wait too much longer.

I'm glad you're excited.  NYCM is my favorite marathon.  It's 26.2 miles of pure excitement!