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2015 TCS New York City Marathon: free race week events!

Oct14

  I will be updating constantly, so recheck often! updated 10/30, 10 am

And don’t forget to re-read the New York City Marathon Tips, Course Strategy and Info! post

Monday, October 19th

  • Race IQ: Get the Inside Scoop on the NYC Marathon. Join Tailwind Endurance and Finish Line Physical Therapy as they welcome a panel of experts (Jonathan Cane, Kelly Roberts, Mike Cassidy) to discuss the ins, outs and secrets to success at the TCS New York City Marathon. 7 pm at Finish Line Physical Therapy (119 W. 23rd St. #304; punch in 2711 to access the building). More info and registration here. Free.

Tuesday, October 20th and ongoing

  • The New York City Marathon: The Great Race. Check out this new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York. Show your NYRR membership card or printout for free entry any day. Join NYRR  President and CEO Michael Capiraso and Peter Ciaccia—President, Events, and Race Director, TCS New York City Marathon for cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28th, as well as a chance to view the exhibit with curator Sean Corcoran. There is a discussion with Frank Shorter and Bill Rodgers on October 31st at 3PM. Entry is open to all current NYRR members and one (1) guest on a first-come, first-served basis. My post with pictures here. More info here. Maybe Free.

Wednesday, October 21st

  • A Breakfast with Kathrine Switzer to benefit Girls on the Run. Join GOTR for an inspirational breakfast featuring Kathrine Switzer, the iconic sports and social advocate who was the first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon. 8 am. Info and Registration here. Not Free.

Saturday, October 24th

  • Last 10 Miles of the NYC Marathon.  Empire Tri Club & the New York Running Company are teaming up to host a long training run covering the “Last 10 Miles” of the TCS NYC Marathon course, presented by Nike.  Coaches will guide you through the course from the 59th Street Bridge, uptown through the Bronx and Harlem, and finish in Central Park by the iconic marathon finish line near Tavern on the Green.

Timeline: 7:30am – Meet at the NY Running Company EAST SIDE location at 63rd & 3rd for bag drop / 7:45am – Runners depart (regroup at the 59th Street Bridge:60th St & 1st Ave) / 7:50am – Meet the coaches, pace groups, directions / 8am – Run begins. Route map can be found here.  Run begins at 60th & 1st and ends in Central Park at the Marathon Finish Line. After the run, head on up to the New York Running Company at Columbus Circle for breakfast and 15% off your purchases all day long!  Bags will be transported from the East Side NY Running Co. to Columbus Circle to be picked up after the run.  There will be a water break on the course around mile 5. Pace groups will be formed. All abilities are welcome.  Register here. Free.

Monday, October 26th

  • Group Run with HOKA. Jack Rabbit Upper East Side store. 7:00 pm. Hoka will bring demo shoes to this easy run. Bag watch and changing facilities provided at the store. More info here. Free.
  • A (free) Pre-TCS NYC Marathon Yoga + Art + Drinks + Fun PARTY by Only Atoms. 6:30-10pm. Sky Gallery, 460 Union Street, Brooklyn. More Info and Rsvp here. Free.

Tuesday, October 27th

  • Book Signing and Discussion: Two Hours by Ed Caesar. Discuss the sub-two-hour marathon and meet the author. 4 pm at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • Film Screening: Marathon . Q&A with producer Kate McLean and runner Julio Sauce to follow. 6 pm at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • Meet and Greet with Dean Karnazes presented by The North Face. 6.30 pm, Columbus Circle. We’ll welcome ultra-marathoner Dean Karnazes for an easy shake-out run and Q-and-A session. We bet he knows a few things about running 26.2 miles. More info here.
  • Adidas Sponsored Run. 6.30 pm at Paragon Sports. Bag Check available. More info here.
  • Marathon Course Strategies with Coach John Honerkamp. Learn course and race strategy for first-time marathoners. 7 pm at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.

Wednesday, October 28th

  • Runner’s World Shakeout Run with  ADIDAS. 6 pm at the UWS Jack Rabbit Store. More info here. Free
  • Film Screening: ESPN 30 for 30 Short “Every Day” 6 pm at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • On Clouldflyer Launch Party. 6 pm at the Columbus Circle NYC Running Company.
    We’re clear for take-off: soar to new heights in the On Cloudflyer, the Swiss brand’s newest shoe. We’ll celebrate in mile-high style with snacks, drinks, and other fun surprises. Cheers to running on clouds! More info here. Free.
  • Shake Out Run with Andrew and Deena Kastor. 6:30 pm, Paragon Sports. Join us for a Shake Out Run with Andrew Kastor and Deena Kastor on Wednesday, October 28th at 6:30pm. You will have the opportunity to test out PEAR Sports app, including getting your VO2 max number and theTimex Sports IRONMAN RunX50+ smart watch! More info here and here. Free.
  • Book Signing and Discussion: My Year of Running Dangerously
    Writer Tom Foreman in a discussion with Sirius XM’s Pete Dominick. 7 pm at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • Breakfast of Champions: Meet and Greet with Halie Gebrselassie and Wilson Kipsang. The rest is TBD. More info here soon.

Thursday, October 29th

  • Presentation and Panel Discussion – the Museum of the City of New York. 10:00–10:30 a.m. 7 at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • Kathrine Switzer Book Signing. Meet the author and purchase Marathon Woman in the book signing area. 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • NYRR Presents: Gary Corbitt. The son of legendary distance runner Ted Corbitt will present a revealing history of New York Road Runners. 2:00–2:30 p.m. at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • NYRR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honoring Haile Gebrselassie, Tegla Loroupe, Paula Radcliffe, and Paul Tergat. 3:00 p.m. at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • Shake out Run with Deena and Andrew Kastor sponsored by Pear Sports and Westin Hotel and Resorts. 4 pm. The Westin New York Grand Central, 212 East 42nd Street. RSVP by emailing [email protected]. More info here. Free.
  • Film Trailer Screening: City Slickers Can’t Stay with Me: The Coach Bob Larsen Story. Bob Larsen and Meb Keflezighi will discuss the making of the film and answer audience questions. 4:00 p.m. at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • Feature Film Screening: Run for Your Life: The Fred Lebow Story 6:00–9:00 p.m. at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • New Balance Girls’ Night Out. 6:00pm at the Columbus Circle NYC Running Company. More info here. Free.
  • New Balance Halloween Run. 6:30 pm. Join us dawning your best costume and ready to run the streets of NYC with our very own NB pacers. Afterwards at the flagship there will be snacks and beverages provided by David’s Tea. Last but not least winner of the best costume wins a pair of reflective Beacon Vazee Pace running sneakers. 150 5th avenue. More info here. Free
  • Marathon Training Party with Dean Karnazes and Mountain Athletics Crew. 6:30 pm at Paragon Sports. Bag Check available. More info here.

Friday, October 30th

  • Charity Miles Shake Out Run. 7 am. Columbus Circle Entrance to Central Park is our meeting spot for a day of fun and excitement. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and hang loose. More info and RSVP here. Free.
  • Local Run with Kevin Hart. 7:34 am at Pier 26 at N. Moore St. Nike+ Run Club is joining forces with Mr. Kevin Hustle Hart for another spontaneous 5K Local Run in New York City. More info and RSVP here.
  • Yoga for Runners sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery. Guided by Cara Senicola. 8:00 a.m. at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • Kathrine Switzer Book Signing. Meet the author and purchase Marathon Woman in the book signing area. 9:00–11:00 a.m. at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • TCS goIT Mobile App Awards Presentation. Noon at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • Movie Trailer Screening: Tracktown. Including a special appearance by filmmaker and famed runner Alexi Pappas. 2:00 p.m. at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion. More info here. Free.
  • Saucony EVERUN Launch with Spring Moves. 6 PM. New York Running Co. The unveiling of Saucony’s innovative cushioning system called EveRUN. Featuring an enhanced energy return, lively underfoot sensation, and increased durability, EveRUN delivers a smooth and fluid ride, which we’ll experience as our friends at Spring Moves serve as our run leaders turned DJs. More info here. Free.

Saturday, October 31st

  • Shake Out Run with Bart Yasso. 8 am at Paragon Sports. Bag Check available. More info here.
  • Halloween bRunch with On. 9 AM. JackRabbit Upper West Side. No tricks, all treats. Take your Halloween costume for a test run and demo the On CloudFlyer. More info here. Free
  • MEBCAN. RITZCAN. UCAN. Join Olympians Meb Keflezighi and Dathan Ritzenhein for a special meet & greet before the New York City Marathon, along with Yale University Researcher Dr. Cathy Yeckel. Hear how Meb and Ritz prepare for a race and get training and nutrition tips from the top two marathoners in the country. Running Panel: 12:30-1:30 PM Meet & Greet: 1:30 – 2:30 PM. New York Marriott Marquis. More info and rsvp here. Free

more updated daily so bookmark this post and keep checking here every day!

Don’t forget to re-read the New York City Marathon Tips, Course Strategy and Info! post

I’ve compiled this listing off official emails I’ve received or brand/athletes/stores’s facebooks or twitter. Please review the event before making any plans: don’t blame me if any of these get cancelled, or switched, or anything. Have fun!

2014 TCS New York City Marathon: free race-week events!

Oct17

  I will be updating constantly, recheck often or every morning! Plus, send me your tips!!

Monday, October 20th

  • INSPIRE YOU: MIZUNO TAKES OVER SEXY PACE: October 20, 2014 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. New York Running Company-Columbus Circle. Get marathon ready with Mizuno! Riley and Co. will be in for a demo run with the all-new Mizuno Inspires at Monday night’s legendary Sexy Pace run. Shoes will be available for demo from 6:00pm on. The run will be an easy 3-4 miles at a conversational pace. More information

Sunday, October 26th

  • NYC Marathon Strategy Panel: 10:30am – Panel discussion at Jack Rabbit Sports on West 72nd Street. This session is a must-do for anyone running the big race on November 2, previewing the TCS NYC Marathon experience, and providing strategy tips from a some great panelists. You’ll leave with all your logistical questions answered and a well prepared plan that leaves you with just the simple task of executing the 26.2 of running. This event is presented by the Dashing Whippets Running Team and is open to Whippets members and non-members free of charge. RSVP at Eventbrite.com – ‘Marathon Strategy’
  • LAST 10 MILES RUN – 8am at the Upper West Side store Scout the last 10 miles of the marathon course with JackRabbit’s group run. They’ll have pacers for runners ranging between 8 and 11 min/mi. JackRabbit will provide free gels, sports drink, and post-run bagel buffet.

Monday, October 27th

  • Post-marathon Recovery Workshop – 7pm. – The NY Flyers and NYRC host Finish Line Physical Therapy owner Michael Conlon and nutritionist Nicci Schook with a Post-marathon Recovery Workshop.  Get expert tips from Michael and Nicci on the best approach, physically and nutritionally to getting your body and mind back in gear after running a marathon. This is timed to get you thinking about this important part of the race as you finish your taper heading into race day…total preparedness is a health and wellness key! The Running Company, 2nd Floor Time Warner Building, Columbus Circle. Refreshments and snacks to be provided by the store.
  • Want to Run like Meb Keflezighi? Come check out the special NYC Edition of Meb’s TCS New York City Marathon shoe, the Speed 3, and enter to win Skechers Performance gear and prizes. Join us Monday, October 27, for a fun run from JackRabbit Upper West Side at 6 PM, followed by food, beer from Sixpoint Brewery, and raffles. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

Wednesday, October 29th

  • Hoka One one and Runner’s World NYC Shakeout Run – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, New York Running Company-Columbus Circle. Join Hoka One One and Runner’s World for a marathon shakeout run with the legendary Bart Yasso! We will head out for 3.5 mile run in Central Park at 6:10. When we return runners will be treated to a Q and A with Bart and some terrific giveaways from NYRC and Hoka One One. WE will also be hosting a drawing where 3 lucky runners will even score a brand new pair of Hokas. Put this event on your calendar and get the marathon weekend started right. More information
  • New York City Marathon Shake Out Run. Join us at City Sports for a 5k Warm Up Run and Carb Dinner at 6 pm with Asics before Marathon Weekend! There’ll be a 5k Warm Up Run lead by CS run club pacer, and after run pasta and pizza carbo-load dinner for all. Custom race tee screen printing in store and Asics tee giveaway or purchase of any CS by City Sports tees or Asics NY Marathon tee. More information and RSVP

Thursday, October 30th

  • Timex One Relay Celebration–  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Join New York Running Company as they welcome the athletes of the Timex One Relay on Thursday, October 30. The relay takes runners on an epic adventure from the start of the Chicago marathon to the finish line of the TCS New York City marathon, 800 miles later. They’ll host a 3 mile group run at 6:00pm, for the last leg of the relay. Plus, our friends from Back On My Feet NYC will be on-hand for the festivities. Post-run we have refreshments and some special surprises on tap. More Information

Friday, October 31st

  • Meet The Runners: Top American Finisher of the 2013 NYC Marathon Ryan Vail and American Marathoner Desi Davila at Paragon Sports at 1 pm. More information. 
  • New Balance/City Sports Halloween Zante Party –  7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Join us on Halloween for a New Balance Zante NYC Marathon Event at City Sports. Halloween Costume Contest! 1st Prize: FREE NYC Fresh Foam Zantes. 2nd Prize: City Sports Gift Card. 3rd Prize: Halloween Prize Pack. Limited release of the New Balance NYC Fresh Foam Zante.  Smoothies and Food supplied by Cosi and the Rolling Bean. RSVP here.

Saturday, November 1st

  • Meet The Runners: American Long Distance Marathoner Ryan Hall and the 2007 Iron Man World Champion Andy Potts at Paragon Sports at 2 pm. More information
  • Pre-Marathon Party: 10am-6pm. Come get pumped for the marathon at Jack Rabbit’s Union Square‘s pre-party presented by Saucony & Zico! They’ll have a live DJ all day, a photo booth, graffiti artist, and giveaways every 26.2 minutes.

Sunday, November 2nd

  • Bag Drop/Post-Race Meet-Up: JackRabbit is hosting a FREE bag drop and post-race reunion area at  the Upper West Side location, just a short walk from the finish line. Runners can drop their bags at either the Upper West or Brooklyn stores from Thursday 10/30 through Saturday 11/1. After the race, stop by to get your bag, meet up with friends and family, and celebrate your accomplishment. They’ll have refreshments and bathrooms available. Register for bag drop @ jackrabbitsports.com – no RSVP necessary to join the party.

Monday, November 3rd

  • Marathon Monday! 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m at the Marathon Pavilion at Central Park and West 67th Street. Limited-edition finisher gear. Finisher medal engraving by Fond Memories. Post-race recovery. Purchase your own issue of the New York Times featuring award-winning coverage of the TCS New York City Marathon and a special finisher results section. Finisher Photo by Oakley: Snap the perfect memory with your family, friends, and fellow racers. The free photo booth will print your photo to take home, as well as let you share instantly to your social media accounts. Official Photo, Video, and DVD Products. More information
  • Post-Marathon Meet & Greet With Meb Keflezighi! How better to celebrate the day after the New York City Marathon than with one of America’s greatest distance runners: Meb Keflezighi! Fresh off running the marathon, Meb will be at JackRabbit Upper West Side on Monday, 1–3 PM taking photos with fans (that’s you!), and signing posters and copies of his book, Run to Overcome. RSVP here so we know you’ll be stopping by.
  • Marathon Monday Finisher Celebration Presented by Asics – 9:00 am – 4:15 pm – New York Running Company-Columbus Circle. While Marathon Sunday is arguably the best day in NYC all year, we’d like to make a case for Marathon Monday: a day to celebrate your 26.2 mile journey. Join us on Monday, November 3, for an epic party that includes FREE finisher medal engraving from Crown Trophy, massage therapy from the good folks at Body and Soul Restorations, and limited edition marathon giveaways from Asics. More information

Tuesday, November 4th

  • UCAN BE MEBNIFICENT-  Meet & Greet: 6:00 PM  – Q&A with Meb: 7-7:45 PM  – Autograph Signing: 7:45-8:30 PM. Join UCAN and New York City and Boston Marathon Champion Meb Keflezighi at New York Running Company (10 Columbus Circle) and hear his inspiring running story. Learn nutrition and training tips from Meb during an intimate Q & A session. *All attendees will receive an autographed photo of Meb and a free UCAN sample pack. RSVP here

Make sure you also check the Run The City deals, info here. For example:

  • Urban Athletics – Offer: 30% off all full priced merchandise
  • IceBreaker- Offer: 20% off regular-priced merchandise and a FREE pair of running socks with a purchase of more than $100
  • Paragon Sports – Offer: 20% off one full-priced item in store from 10/26 to 11/03, excluding GPS watches and Go-Pro cameras
  • Super Runners Shop – 25% off Surefoot Custom Insoles, 15% off all apparel, running shoes, and accessories
  • many many more (including also restaurant offers too!)

more updated daily so bookmark this post and keep checking here every day!

I’ve compiled this listing off official emails I’ve received or brand/athletes/stores’s facebooks or twitter. Please review the event before making any plans: don’t blame me if any of these get cancelled, or switched, or anything. Have fun!