2015 NYC Marathon Thread (Read 376 times)

Geez, that is really frustrating. I assume you just got an even slower results-checker than I did. I hope you hear soon!

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I am so glad to hear this! Congrats!!

Finally got the notification -- I'm in!

 

I actually emailed the NYRR when I hadn't hear in over a week since applying with a qualifying time. I know the web site said it could take up to 2 weeks for verification, but I got anxious. They were quite nice and emailed me back within 2 days. So now I can spend my snow day weighing the pros and cons of various training plans and imagining my summer training program.

I received my email confirmation yesterday. Is it the case that New York is such a large City that the hotels don't get booked or is lodging an issue? Also, can you stay in Manhattan and take the ferry to the start line? I don't really even know how to start planning. Any advice?

I received my email confirmation yesterday. Is it the case that New York is such a large City that the hotels don't get booked or is lodging an issue? Also, can you stay in Manhattan and take the ferry to the start line? I don't really even know how to start planning. Any advice?

I live in New Jersey, so lodging is not an issue for me but I've heard that the city books up fast so I'd look now. There are a variety of transportation options from Manhattan including buses and ferries. That information will be coming later.

So the ferry is a suitable way to get to the start? I wasn't even certain of that.

 

I think if you're looking for a bargain, you should probably book early.  If not, you shouldn't find a problem finding a hotel somewhere in Manhattan.  In 2013, I want to say I booked over a month out and was still able to get a room at the official hotel, which was just a few blocks south of Central Park.  Last year, I don't think I booked until a couple weeks before the race.  The official hotel was booked but I was able to find another hotel in the Theater District, which was a further than I wanted to walk after the marathon, but was only 2 or 3 subway stops.  To me, the walk/subway ride after the marathon and the shuttle to the expo are more critical logistics than getting to the ferry so I think I prefer to stay near the Park.  Then again, I almost missed my corral cut off last year so I could be wrong. 

So the ferry is a suitable way to get to the start? I wasn't even certain of that.

 

I like it.  I think it's kinda fun getting to the start with a sea of runners.  And seeing the Statue of Liberty and NYC skyline when you get to Staten Island.  I just need to factor in more time to get to the ferry station from the Central Park area.  It's a long subway ride.  And, the bus ride to Fort Wadsworth took longer last year than the year before.

You might also think about what you want to do while you're in town.  If you want to see a show or go to museums, you may want to stay closer to those attractions.

I made it in as well ..and have started looking at lodging. My wife and I enjoy travelling and staying in Bed & Breakfast's ... I know these are not B&B's, but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with Airbnb in NY?

I've used airbnb in Boston and Newport, RI for races and had great experiences both times. I hope to use it for NYCM, but I've found so far the places I'm interested in are not taking bookings this far in advance. So I went ahead and booked a hotel just to ease my mind that I've got a place to stay, but hope to find a place using airbnb in a few months. Assuming I find a place, I'll just cancel the hotel.