New York Marathon Guide 2009

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THE ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON 2009

New York Road Runners 9 East 89th Street New York, NY 10128 www.nyrr.org

Dear Runner, Welcome to New York and to the ING New York City Marathon’s “Class of 2009”! You are already special in marathon history as one of the athletes comprising the field for the 40th running! We promise you a life-affirming experience. The cheers and hospitality of our city will help carry you through the neighborhoods of our five boroughs. The sense of being part of something so much bigger than yourself is empowering and moving. This year, look for added entertainment throughout the course, expanded television coverage on NBC and NBC 4; our wave start system to continue; America’s top men, including Ryan Hall, seeking to beat the world’s best; more than 1,000 Team for Kids runners helping us help kids through running; and dozens of charity partners contributing a huge impact to marathon day. It’s a giant party, and we’re here to help you be your best on race day. Think of NYRR as your “running resource”—we offer classes, lectures, clinics, races, and online training advice and daily tips to help you prepare for the big day. Read this handbook cover-to-cover so you know what to expect, and also keep up with marathon developments and news on our website, www.ingnycmarathon.org. Our team of amazing New York City agencies, generous sponsors, enthusiastic volunteers, and committed NYRR staff and board of directors is hard at work preparing for your arrival. Time flies. So get running. Along the way, we hope your passion for the sport grows along with your fitness. Run strong,

Mary Wittenberg President and CEO, New York Road Runners Race Director, ING New York City Marathon

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HANDBOOK CONTENTS

Updates for 2009 . . . . . . . . . . 11

Race Day continued Start Villages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Schedule of Events . . . . . . . 12 Travel Travel Reservations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hotel Discounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Map: Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Map: The Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Map: The Start Village . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Map: Start Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Map: The Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ING DIRECT Pace Teams Presented by Timex . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Logistics and Services. . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Expo Number Pickup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Marathon Medical Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Ticket Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Course Amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Marathon Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Marathon Souvenirs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The Finish

ING DIRECT Pace Team Presented by Timex Sign-up . . . . . . 20

Finish Physiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Baggage Pickup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Getting to the Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Map: Expo Shuttle Bus Routes . . . . 22

After the Race Race Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Marathon Eve

Post-Race Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Barilla Marathon Eve Dinner . . . . . 23

Marathon Monday Store . . . . . . . . . 45

Finish Line Entertainment. . . . . . . . 23

Finisher Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

NYRR Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Official Photographs and DVDs . . . 47

Race Day

Marathon Policies

Typical Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

ChronoTrack Timing System. . . . . . 48

Finish Line Banquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Bridge Closings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Awards and Prize Money . . . . . . . . . 51

Race Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Rules of Competition. . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Getting to the Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

The Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Wave Starts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

New York Road Runners . . 54

The Corral System . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Baggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Helpful Contacts . . . . . . . . . . 63

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UPDATES FOR 2009

UPDATES FOR 2009 This year marks the 40th running of the ING New York City Marathon, and we’re so glad that you’ve decided to celebrate with us by participating in one of the most beloved marathons in the world. To add to the excitement of this year’s competition, we’re hosting the USA Men’s Marathon Championship, which will bring the best male marathoners in the country to the start line on Staten Island. Since the day after last year’s race, New York Road Runners has been hard at work to ensure that the 2009 edition is even better. Here are some of the updates in store for the ING New York City Marathon 2009. ■

New race scoring system: The race will be scored using the ChronoTrack Timing System. Similar to the ChampionChip used to score the race in the past, ChronoTrack uses a D-Tag, a timing device that runners must attach to their shoe in order to have their time recorded. Turn to page 48 for more information.

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Greening the race: We’re committed to recycling and reusing—we will not only dispense all fluids in recycled cups, but we will also recycle all cups, cardboard, and plastic from the fluid stations. Please pitch in by placing recyclable waste in the recycle bins at Fort Wadsworth. As always, we will donate the warm-up clothes you leave behind at Fort Wadsworth; you can help us organize the donation drive by dropping off your extra clothes in the appropriate labeled bins before you line up on the bridge.

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One start corral added: There will be seven (instead of six) start corrals per color within each wave start.

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Slight course change due to construction: Because of construction taking place near the Brooklyn Academy of Music, there will be slight alterations to the course. As construction continues, the course map inside this book may not reflect the most upto-date changes; please check www.ingnycmarathon.org for the timeliest information.

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Expo bus shuttles added: Runners staying at the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott or the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge can take a free shuttle bus to and from the expo. Turn to page 21 for details. Anthony Travel guests staying at these hotels will also receive official transportation to the start; see page 15 for information.

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Official start transportation assignments are final: Each runner will receive an official transportation assignment sticker affixed to their race number. This assignment cannot be changed or reassigned. To ensure a timely arrival to the start, NYRR strongly encourages marathoners to take official marathon transportation. Turn to page 25 for more information.

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Updated marathon medical information: Read the latest medical advice from Dr. Lewis Maharam, medical director of New York Road Runners and the ING New York City Marathon, starting on page 38.

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New at the start: A charity row will be added to the start area.

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New souvenirs for sale: Elegant celebratory merchandise, such as engraveable Tiffany & Co. gifts are for sale this year. Turn to page 45 for details.

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Check your e-mail and visit www.ingnycmarathon.org often for more updates: As race day draws closer, additional race updates will occur. If you have provided us with an up-to-date e-mail address, we will be in touch to communicate any changes; however, be sure to check the marathon website often as well. OFFICIAL HANDBOOK

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff (5M) 8:30 a.m., Central Park Run part of the course within Central Park and cross the marathon finish line. See www.nyrr.org for race information and to apply (beginning in August).

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Javits Center Race number pickup closes at 7:00 p.m. Number, D-Tag, and shirt pickup; Marathon Store; souvenirs; product demos; and more than 100 vendors and exhibitors

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Javits Center Race number pickup closes at 7:00 p.m. Run with Champions 9:00 a.m., Central Park More than 1,000 selected NYC schoolchildren from NYRR Foundation Programs race 1/4 mile or one mile and enjoy interactive clinics with professional runners and wheelchair athletes.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Abebe Bikila Award Ceremony 8:30 a.m., location TBD This award is presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of distance running. Continental Airlines International Friendship Run 9:00 a.m., location TBD A leisurely non-scored jog for marathon entrants and friends NYRR Store 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Central Park West at 67th Street by Tavern on the Green ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Javits Center Race number pickup closes at 5:00 p.m. Barilla Marathon Eve Dinner 4:30–9:00 p.m., Tavern on the Green Tickets available online at www.ingnycmarathon.org for US$25. An authentic Italian dining experience for marathoners and guests Finish Line Entertainment 6:00–8:00 p.m., the ING New York City Marathon finish line in Central Park 6:00 p.m. musical entertainment begins 7:30 p.m. Poland Spring Presents the Marathon Fireworks 12

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Pre-race Breakfast Starting at 5:30 a.m., Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island Entertainment and Warm-up Starting at 6:00 a.m., Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island Finish Line Banquet 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Tavern on the Green Reserved finish line seats and a delicious buffet for marathon spectators (by advance reservation only)

Marathon Start Times Start times are subject to change. Check the marathon website for updates. Wheelchair Division TBD

Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge 9:15 a.m.

Handcycle Category TBD

Open Field including Professional Men Wave 1: 9:40 a.m. Wave 2: 10:00 a.m. Wave 3: 10:20 a.m.

Professional Women 9:10 a.m.

Finisher Area Noon–5:00 p.m., Central Park West Unofficial Results Posted 7:00 p.m., www.ingnycmarathon.org Post-race Party, Presented by Clear Channel Radio 7:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 West 34th Street

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 The New York Times Special ING New York City Marathon Section On Sale New York Times dealers throughout New York City and at the Marathon Monday Store Marathon Monday Store 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Tavern on the Green Sales of limited-edition finisher’s shirts and caps, medal engravings, and official souvenirs. These items will not be available for sale at the ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo. NYRR Store Turn to page 23 for details. ING DIRECT Café 968 Third Avenue at East 58th Street Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Sales of select limited-edition marathon merchandise and finisher’s gear. OFFICIAL HANDBOOK

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TRAVEL ravel discounts are available for runners and spectators. When making your travel plans, remember that you must arrive in time to pick up your race number in person at the expo, Thursday, October 29–Saturday, October 31, at the Javits Center in Manhattan (see page 19).

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Travel Reservations Contact Anthony Travel, Inc. (tel. 800.736.6377, www.anthonytravel.com and search “New York,” or [email protected]) to make your flight and hotel reservations.

Headquarter Hotels Serving as the marathon’s professional-athlete centers, these hotels offer special discounted rates to marathoners who wish to be at the hub of activities. For the headquarter hotels, make reservations directly with the hotel. All reservations are subject to availability and must be received by the hotel no later than September 25, 2009. The following policies apply at the headquarter hotels: ■ ■ ■

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Reservations to be made directly with the hotel Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is noon. Arrangements may be made to have your baggage held beyond that time. If check-out occurs after 3:00 p.m., the full room rate will apply for one night’s occupancy. Reservations require a deposit equal to one night’s stay. The deposit must be made with a credit card, certified check, or money order by September 25, 2009. A charge will be made to your credit card for the deposit amount, including applicable taxes, at the time of booking. Deposits are refundable only if reservations are canceled at least 14 days prior to arrival. Hilton New York 1335 Avenue of the Americas (West 53rd–West 54th streets) 800.445.8667 or 212.586.7000 $373 per night—single/double bed plus applicable taxes and fees $30 per person for each additional adult, up to four people total Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers Seventh Avenue at West 52nd Street 800.223.6550 or 212.581.1000 $369 $30 $650 $750

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per night—single/double bed, plus applicable taxes and fees per person for each additional adult, up to four people total per night—one-bedroom suite per night—two-bedroom suite

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TRAVEL Hotel Discounts Anthony Travel is proud to serve as the official travel partner of New York Road Runners and the official travel provider of the ING New York City Marathon. Participants and fans receive exclusive rates at the hotels listed below when making reservations through Anthony Travel. Rates and availability are subject to change. To ensure the best price and selection, reservations should be made as soon as possible. Visit www.anthonytravel.com and search “New York,” or call 1.800.736.6377 to speak with an Anthony Travel sports travel expert to make your air, car or van rental needs, travel insurance, and hotel reservations. Our sports travel experts understand what you need to travel to your competition and compete at the highest level. Please note: • Hotels require a two-night minimum stay • Rates listed below do not include tax • Additional fees may be required, depending upon occupancy and special requests • Complete hotel descriptions, photographs, and amenities may be found at www.anthonytravel.com and search “New York”

Official Start Transportation Exclusive for Anthony Travel Guests Marathoners who make reservations at the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott or the New York Marriott Brooklyn Bridge through Anthony Travel will receive official race transportation from these hotels to the start line. Transportation will pick guests up outside the front of these hotels and will drop them off at the start area. Please note: There is no return transportation to the hotel. Transportation is for registered race participants only. QUEENS 1

New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott* 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard $179 per night—one king bed or two double beds

BROOKLYN 2

New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge* 333 Adams Street $299 per night—one king bed or two double beds

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Holiday Inn Express Brooklyn 625 West 11th Street $239 per night—one king bed or two double beds

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TRAVEL MANHATTAN – UPPER EAST SIDE 4

Courtyard by Marriott Upper East Side 410 East 92nd Street $349 per night—one king bed or two queen beds

MANHATTAN – MIDTOWN 5

Hudson Hotel 356 West 58th Street $309 per night—one queen bed $399 per night—two double beds

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Roosevelt Hotel 45 East 45th Street $329 per night—one king bed or two double beds

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Le Parker Meridien 118 West 57th Street $399 per night—one king bed

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Hotel Mela 120 West 44th Street $299 per night—one queen bed $339 per night—two twin beds

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Renaissance Hotel 57 130 East 57th Street $329 per night—one king bed

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Westin New York at Times Square 270 West 43rd Street $399 per night—one king bed or two double beds

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W Times Square 1567 Broadway $429 per night—one king bed or two double beds

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Renaissance New York Hotel Times Square 714 Seventh Avenue $405 per night—two double beds

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Courtyard New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue 3 East 40th Street $359 per night—two double beds

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The London NYC 151 West 54th Street $399 per night—one king bed

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Omni Berkshire Place 21 East 52nd Street $319 per night—one king bed

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Dream New York 210 West 55th Street $355 per night—one queen bed $385 per night—one king bed or two double beds

New York Marriott East Side 525 Lexington Avenue $369 per night—one king bed or two double beds

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TRAVEL MANHATTAN – UNITED NATIONS 18

Millennium UN Plaza Hotel 1 United Nations Plaza $325 per night—one king bed or two double beds

MANHATTAN – MURRAY HILL 19

Affinia Dumont 150 East 34th Street $349 per night—one king bed with a pull-out sofa or two queen beds with a pull-out sofa

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Hotel Roger Williams 131 Madison Avenue $329 per night—one king bed or two double beds

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Shelburne Murray Hotel 303 Lexington Avenue $339 per night—one king bed or two double beds with a pull-out sofa

MANHATTAN – CHELSEA 22

Holiday Inn Manhattan Sixth Avenue 125 West 26th Street $299 per night—one king bed or two double beds

MANHATTAN – DOWNTOWN

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New York Marriott Downtown 85 West Street $239 per night—one king bed or two double beds

NEW JERSEY

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Doubletree Hotel Jersey City 455 Washington Boulevard $159 per night—one king bed or two double beds

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TRAVEL

HEADQUARTER AND OFFICIAL DISCOUNTED HOTELS 4

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East 68th

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FINISH

West 66th

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Central Park

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Hilton New York

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Sheraton New York

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East 49th 11

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Vanderbilt Ave

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Buses to the start from the New York Public Library

Grand Central Terminal

East 44th East 43nd 18 East 42nd

West 42nd New York Public Library

West 41st West 40th

East 141st Buses to LaGuardia East 40th Airport

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East 39th

West 39th

East 38th

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East 37th

West 36th

East 36th

Eleventh Ave. West 35th at 35th St.

Ferry to the start from Battery Park

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East 35th 24

East 34th 2

West 33rd 23

Headquarter Hotel

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Tavern on the Green Restaurant

Subway to Brooklyn

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EXPO

ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO Javits Center, Hall 3E 11th Avenue at 35th Street, Manhattan Date

Expo Hours

Last Time for Number Pickup

Thursday, October 29

10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 30

10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 31

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

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The expo is open to the general public, and admission is free. For security reasons, all attendees may be asked to show photo ID, and all bags and coats are subject to random security checks. Please leave your valuables at home. New York Road Runners is not responsible for lost or stolen items. There is no baggage storage available.

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All marathon runners must pick up their race numbers in person with acceptable photo identification (see below) at the expo. We do not mail race numbers, distribute them at New York Road Runners, or give them out on race day. Your registration card will be e-mailed to you; you must print out a copy and bring it with you to the expo. No BlackBerry or iPhone versions of the registration card will be accepted. Residents of the United States and Puerto Rico must show state or federal governmentissued photo identification, such as a driver’s license, DMV photo ID, or passport. Non-U.S. residents, including Canadian residents, are required to show a passport (except residents of Puerto Rico; see above); national identification cards are not accepted. A baggage sticker, a D-Tag, and instructions will be included with your number. After you pick up your number and D-Tag, you will receive your official goody bag. On race day, your goody bag will serve as your official baggage bag. No other bags will be accepted. The Help Desk in the registration area will accept cancellations and will be able to update your personal information and resolve any other questions. Please fill out the medical information form on the back of your race number following pickup. This will help ensure that you receive the proper assistance on race day, should the need arise.

TICKET SALES The ticket sales booth accepts cash or credit cards (Mastercard, VISA, Discover, AmEx) for: ■ ■

Guest tickets to the Continental Airlines International Friendship Run, for friends and family of runners. US$25 Tickets to the Barilla Marathon Eve Dinner. US$25 (subject to availability) OFFICIAL HANDBOOK

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EXPO

MARATHON STORE PRESENTED BY ASICS This store at the expo offers a complete selection of official marathon gear, including ING New York City Marathon and ASICS co-branded clothing, technical gear, souvenirs, and gifts.

MARATHON SOUVENIRS For special licensed merchandise, including runner photos, DVDs, and commemorative shadow boxes, visit the licensee booths located right outside the Marathon Store. Visit www.ingnycmarathon.org for information about additional souvenirs.

ING DIRECT PACE TEAM PRESENTED BY TIMEX SIGN-UP Registration for ING DIRECT Pace Teams Presented by Timex will take place at the expo. Led by experienced marathoners, the teams are open to runners looking to achieve any of the following goal finish times: 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, and 5:30. Pace Team leaders will be assigned throughout the wave starts according to projected finish time. Participation is free.

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GETTING TO THE EXPO Shuttle Bus Free expo shuttle buses to and from select hotels and transit hubs, including Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal, will operate during the following hours: Date and Time*

Thurs., October 29 Friday, October 30 9:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Sat., October 31 8:30 a.m.–5:30p.m.

Manhattan Hotel Route

Every 10 mins.

Every 10 mins.

Every 10 mins.

Brooklyn Hotel Route

not available

hotel to expo: 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.; expo to hotel: noon & 3:00 p.m.

hotel to expo: 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.; expo to hotel: noon & 3:00 p.m.

LaGuardia Hotel Route

not available

hotel to expo: 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.; expo to hotel: noon & 3:00 p.m.

hotel to expo: 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.; expo to hotel: noon & 3:00 p.m.

Transit Hub Route

Every 30 mins. 9:30 a.m.–noon; every 15 mins. noon–8:30 p.m.

Every 30 mins. 9:30 a.m.–noon; every 15 mins. noon–8:30 p.m.

Every 30 mins. 8:30 a.m.–noon; every 15 mins. noon–5:30 p.m.

Last Street Pickup*

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Last Expo Pickup*

8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

*Estimated bus times; traffic delays may occur.

Public Transportation Two public bus routes stop at the Javits Center. The fare is $2.25, payable by MetroCard or exact change (coins only). All city buses are wheelchair accessible. For more information, see www.mta.info. ■ ■

M34: Runs along 34th Street, including a stop at Penn Station. M42: Runs along 42nd Street, including stops at Grand Central Terminal and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Parking For driving directions and parking information, see www.javitscenter.com. OFFICIAL HANDBOOK

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EXPO

West 64th

EXPO SHUTTLE BUS ROUTES

West 63rd

East 64th

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East 44th East 43rd

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East 40th

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Javits Center Penn Station: southwest corner of Seventh Avenue at W. 34th Street Grand Central Terminal: northwest corner of E. 42nd Street at Lexington Avenue, in front of the Grand Hyatt Penn Station: northwest corner of Seventh Avenue at W. 31st Street Javits Center

*Guests of Brooklyn and LaGuardia hotels will be picked up and dropped off in front of the hotels.

W. 56th Street

7 West side of Seventh Avenue between W. 52nd and ■

53rd streets, across from the Sheraton New York

■ Northwest corner of Broadway at W. 49th Street ■9 South side of W. 45th Street between Broadway and 8

Eighth Avenue, in front of the Marriott Marquis

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● Pickup and drop-off location ▲ Drop-off location only ■ Pickup location only

MARATHON EVE

BARILLA MARATHON EVE DINNER Saturday, October 31, 4:30–9:00 p.m. Tavern on the Green Central Park West at 67th Street ■ The

dinner will feature: • an energizing pre-race meal • live entertainment • beverages courtesy of Poland Spring® Brand Natural Spring Water, and Coors Light (proper ID required)

■ Tickets

available online at www.ingnycmarathon.org for US$15.

■ For

international tour operator entrants, tickets will be included in each runner’s registration packet.

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limited number of additional tickets for family and friends (US$25 each) will be on sale at the expo on a first-come, first-served basis. These tickets may be used at any seating time.

■ No

bags larger than the size of a purse will be allowed, and all bags may be subject to search.

■ Guides

for entrants with disabilities may accompany their entrant to the dinner at the time specified on the entrant’s ticket.

FINISH LINE ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, October 31, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Poland Spring Presents the Marathon Fireworks Above the marathon finish line in Central Park (adjacent to Tavern on the Green, Central Park West at 67th Street) Enjoy live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display at the very spot you’ll be running to the next day.

NYRR STORE Saturday, October 31, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., weather permitting Central Park West at 67th Street, by Tavern on the Green New York Road Runners will be selling a limited array of official marathon goodies in a kiosk across from Tavern on the Green.

Remember that daylight savings time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. Don’t forget to set clocks back one hour. OFFICIAL HANDBOOK

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TYPICAL WEATHER Average temperatures from past ING New York City Marathons: ■ ■ ■

Average high: 62ºF/17ºC Average low: 47ºF/8ºC Mean average: 55ºF/13ºC

FINISH LINE BANQUET Finish Line Banquet and Reserved Seating Sunday, November 1, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Tavern on the Green Central Park West at 67th Street The Finish Line Banquet, held at world-famous Tavern on the Green, includes gourmet breakfast and lunch, champagne and an open bar (starting at noon), access to realtime athlete tracking, and outdoor reserved seating at the finish line. Television monitors throughout the banquet will show the live race broadcast on WNBC 4 New York. ■

Tickets available online at www.ingnycmarathon.org for US$250.

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Finish Line Reserved Seating Only Sunday, November 1; suggested seating by 11:30 a.m. West Drive, Central Park Enter at Central Park West near 66th Street Our outdoor reserved seating is adjacent to the finish line and also in easy viewing distance of the large-screen race broadcast on WNBC 4 New York. This seating area does not have access to the banquet. Price: US$75 per person, while supplies last. Available online at www.ingnycmarathon.org

BRIDGE CLOSINGS Bridges along the marathon route will be completely closed to traffic during the race. This includes the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (Staten Island–Brooklyn), which will close promptly at 7:00 a.m.; the Pulaski Bridge (Brooklyn–Queens); the Queensboro Bridge (Queens–Manhattan); the Willis Avenue Bridge (Manhattan–Bronx); and the Madison Avenue Bridge (Bronx–Manhattan). Closing times will be available on www.ingnycmarathon.org in October. Anticipate delays and allow plenty of extra travel time if you must cross any of these bridges on race morning.

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RACE DAY RACE COVERAGE ING New York City Marathon, Sunday, November 1 Television In New York: The race will be broadcast live exclusively on WNBC 4 New York for five hours. The WNBC 4 New York broadcast will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the pre-race warm-up and will follow the race through the five boroughs, across the bridges, and over the finish line until 2:00 p.m. In addition, a two-hour highlight show will be on NBC Sports. Check local listings for details. In the United States: NBC Sports will broadcast a two-hour highlights show nationwide on November 1; check your local listings for details. In the New York metro area, it will be on Channel 4. Around the World: A one-hour highlights show will be broadcast in nearly 125 countries worldwide. Check your local listings for details. There will also be companion coverage on New York Nonstop, NBC Local Media’s new digital channel, and on www.nbcnewyork.com. www.ingnycmarathon.org The official website has complete information about the race and will include extensive coverage on race day. ■ Our Athlete Alert program, presented by Time Warner Cable, will send updates of your progress to up to four pre-registered e-mail addresses. Visit the marathon website in late October to sign up, or visit the NYRR booth at the expo. ■ Race-day coverage will include extensive commentary and photos of the race leaders. ■The Race Tracker will allow anyone with an Internet connection to check your latest splits. ■After the race, look for results, photos, analysis, and motivation for 2010. GETTING TO THE START The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to Staten Island will close promptly at 7:00 a.m. Official Transportation to the Start Every runner will be assigned an official mode of transportation to the start. International Tour Operator entrants will receive their assignment from their ITP. Changes to the start transportation assignment will not be permitted. Due to bridge closures and increased traffic caused by nearly 43,000 runners traveling to Staten Island, NYRR strongly recommends that you use our official marathon transportation to ensure on-time arrival at the marathon start, and that you arrive at your departure location at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Our official buses are the only vehicles allowed into the race staging area on Staten Island. Private vehicles, including charter buses, are not guaranteed on-time arrival.

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RACE DAY Most runners will be assigned to the Staten Island Ferry. The ferry departs from downtown Manhattan from the Whitehall Terminal (1 Whitehall Street at South Street) and is accessible via subway, city bus, and taxi. Please do not linger in the ferry terminal—board the ferry as it arrives and exit the terminal after arrival. Runners should board the shuttle buses to Fort Wadsworth upon arrival at the Staten Island Terminal. Staten Island Ferry Terminal (www.siferry.com) ■ ■ ■ ■

Please refer to your race number for your departure time. Departure times: 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 a.m. Location: Whitehall Terminal (1 Whitehall Street at South Street) Shuttle buses will transport runners from the St. George Ferry Terminal, Staten Island, to Fort Wadsworth from 6:00 to 8:30 a.m.

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Please refer to your race number for your departure time. Departure times: 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 a.m. Location: New York Public Library. Enter from Sixth Avenue at West 42nd Street. This location is near Times Square and Grand Central Terminal as well as many hotels and subway lines. Anyone arriving after 6:30 a.m. will be directed to the Staten Island Ferry. Disabled athletes, including wheelchairs and handcycles, will receive their transportation departure time and exact location in another communication piece.

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Departure times: 5:00 to 6:30 a.m. continuously Location: Izod Center, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex, East Rutherford, NJ. Please note that this is a passenger drop-off only location; parking is not available.

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Please arrive early to ensure that you get to the start with time to spare. Parking is not available at any of the bus locations. Restrooms will be available at the loading areas but not on the buses. Restrooms will be available on the Staten Island Ferry. The buses are for official entrants only. To board the bus, you must show your race number, which will include your official transportation information. For security reasons, your belongings must be visible inside the clear bag given to you at the expo. Affix your baggage sticker to this bag. If you bring additional bags, even within the clear bag, they will be confiscated. All bags are subject to search. Wheelchair and handcycle entrants may bring both a racing chair/cycle and an everyday chair.

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By ferry from Manhattan: See Staten Island Ferry information on page 26. By bus from Brooklyn: Take the S53 bus from 86th Street at Fourth Avenue in Bay Ridge to the first stop on Staten Island, at the intersection of Fingerboard Road and the Staten Island Expressway. Follow the signs along School Road and enter Fort Wadsworth at Bay Street. Check www.mta.info for service advisories affecting your plans.

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The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge will close to all traffic promptly at 7:00 a.m. Private vehicles, including charter buses, are not guaranteed arrival in time for the race start. Private vehicles are allowed for participant drop-offs only. There is no public parking near the start. The walk from the drop-off area to the staging area is approximately one half-mile. Private vehicles will be directed to Lily Pond Avenue (outside Fort Wadsworth) and may not drive into the staging area or discharge passengers on the bridge plaza. If you arrive in a private vehicle, you will have to show your race number and chip in order to be permitted to walk to Fort Wadsworth. Your belongings must be visible inside your clear baggage bag. No other bags will be allowed. Directions from Brooklyn: If you travel by private vehicle via Brooklyn, NYRR recommends that you arrive at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge no later than 5:30 a.m. in order to cross and return by the 7:00 a.m. bridge closure. After crossing the bridge, take the Staten Island Expressway (I-278) to the South Beach exit. Note that the bridge allows vehicular traffic only. Directions from New Jersey and Staten Island: Take I-278 to the Clove Road exit and follow the service road to Lily Pond Road.

THE START Wave Starts In order to alleviate congestion at the start, along the course, and at the finish; reduce wait time prior to the start; and enhance runners’ overall race experience, there will be three wave starts. Instead of releasing close to 42,000 runners at the same time, each wave will release approximately 14,000 runners in 20-minute increments. Please refer to the wave start timeline chart located inside the gatefold map (page 33) for a detailed list of start times. Runners will experience at least four benefits: Reduced crowding and wait time standing in corrals ■ Reduced crowding and wait time standing on the bridge, waiting for the race to start ■ Reduced time to cross the start line ■ Reduced crowding on the course and at the finish Runners will be assigned to starts and corrals within each wave start according to the projected finish time (or pace per mile) they provided on their marathon applications. Please note: Once wave start times have been assigned, they cannot be changed. ■

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RACE DAY The Corral System There will be seven corrals (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) per color within each wave start. Runners will be organized into corrals according to the projected finish times that they provided on their marathon applications. Your race number will display a flood-coat color (the color behind the number) that signifies your wave start: white=wave 1, yellow=wave 2, and blue=wave 3. The letter printed on your race number will indicate your corral assignment (corral A, B, C, D, E, F, or G). Please refer to the sample race numbers below. Please note: For people who have difficulties with colors, please refer to the sticker (see example below) on the bottom left corner of your race number—this will list your transportation option, start village color, and wave number. Please note: Once corrals and waves have been assigned, they cannot be changed. Runners wishing to run together must go to the corral and wave of the slower runner. Race Number Samples

Transportation Sticker Samples Bus Departure Time

Ferry Departure Time

Midtown Manhattan Bus

Staten Island Ferry

New Jersey Bus

Baggage New York Road Runners, the National Park Service, and NYPD reserve the right to inspect any bag entering Fort Wadsworth. UPS will handle your baggage and transport it to the designated area north of the finish line for you to claim after the race (see Baggage Pickup, page 43). ■

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You must use the clear goody bag that you will receive at the expo to pack any belongings you wish to have available at the finish. Do not place a personal bag inside this bag. Personal bags will not be accepted. Affix your baggage label (distributed at the expo) to your clear bag.

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To check your bag, take it to your assigned baggage truck at the UPS baggage trucks in Fort Wadsworth. Trucks will be labeled in increments of 1,000. Your baggage truck number corresponds to your race number. To avoid congestion, NYRR advises that you drop off your bag no later than 60 minutes prior to your start time. Athletes with disabilities (and their guides) in any of the wave starts should place their bags in the truck marked “AWD/Guides.” These bags will be taken to the finisher area for athletes with disabilities. Wheelchair/handcycle entrants should place their bags in the trucks in the wheelchair/handcycle staging area, which will also accept spare chairs for delivery to the finish. Do not check anything valuable or fragile. New York Road Runners, the ING New York City Marathon, the City of New York, UPS, and all sponsors are not liable for loss of or damage to bags placed on the baggage trucks.

START VILLAGES Runners will assemble in their start villages (staging area or start area) in Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, on race morning. The staging area is outdoors and may be damp and cold, so warm clothing is recommended. Runners may be outside in the staging area for several hours prior to their race start time. Runners will be organized into three start villages—blue, orange, and green. The base color on your race number (the color on the bottom of the number) indicates your start village assignment. Please refer to the race number sample on page 28. ■ ■ ■

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The main staging area is in Fort Wadsworth, adjacent to the start line. Wheelchair and handcycle athletes will be advised of the location of their staging area. Only officially registered entrants and guides are allowed in Fort Wadsworth and the start area. You must have your race or guide number and chip visible to enter. When you arrive at Fort Wadsworth, assemble in the start village—blue, orange, or green—that matches the bottom color on your race number. Breakfast, toilets, medical expertise, and photography will be available in all three color-coded areas. There will be more than 1,500 portable toilets available in Fort Wadsworth. Portable toilets will also be available in each corral on the bridge, so please refrain from urinating on the bridge—it is extremely unpleasant and dangerous (electrical equipment is housed on the bridge) to you and your fellow runners. NYRR reserves the right to disqualify anyone who does not use a portable toilet. The start village is a no-smoking zone. Please use the appropriate containers for trash and recycling.

Medical Expertise A full medical staff will be available in each start village. Feel free to ask questions while you warm up and stretch. If you arrive at the fort and are feeling ill and unable to run, alert the staff at the on-site registration area. You will be put on a bus that will transport you to the finish area after the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge reopens—be mindful that this may take several hours.

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BEFORE THE STARTING PISTOL FIRES

BEFORE YOUR CRAMP CRAMPS

BEFORE YOU HIT THE WALL

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Handcycle Division

9:10 a.m.*

Professional Women

9:15 a.m.*

Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge

9:40 a.m.*

Wave Start 1 BLUE Start Professional Men

100-199; 1000-1100; 4000-4799; 7000-11999

ORANGE Start Sub-elite Men and Women

200-399; 2000-2299; 5000-5699; 12000-16999

GREEN Start Local Competitive Men and Women

400-999; 3000-3399; 6000-6599; 17000-21999

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ORANGE Start

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GREEN Start

36000-42999

10:20 a.m.* Wave Start 3 BLUE Start

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ORANGE Start

50000-56999

GREEN Start

57000-63999

*All start times are subject to change. Check www.ingnycmarathon.org for updates.

Race number (bib) main color (blue, orange or green) indicates which Start Line the runner will be crossing, and the runner’s start village assignment.

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Flood-coat color behind number (white, yellow or blue) indicates wave assignment. The first wave (white) will start at 9:40 a.m., the second wave (yellow) will start at 10:00 a.m., and the third wave (blue) will start at 10:20 a.m.

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Letter indicates which corral (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) the number will be assigned to within their wave.

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RACE DAY Photos brightroom will snap runner photos in all staging areas. Look for the balloons with the camera icon.

Breakfast A breakfast consisting of tea, Poland Spring® Brand Natural Spring Water, Gatorade Endurance Formula, bagels, PowerBars, and Dunkin’ Donuts coffee will be available free of charge from 5:30 a.m. until supplies run out in all three staging areas. Quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Religious Services Christian and Jewish religious services are provided by marathoners, for marathoners, at 8:15 a.m. in the open area in Fort Wadsworth.

Entertainment and Warm-up There will be live music, entertainment, and announcements from 6:00 a.m. until the starts at the stages in the open area in Fort Wadsworth.

Discarding Clothes The start area may be cold, wet, and/or windy, so we advise that you wear extra layers of disposable clothing to keep warm and then discard them in specially marked bins just before leaving for the start. Because you will check your baggage well before the actual start of the race, you cannot check this clothing in your baggage. Before you move to the bridge, please deposit your extra clothes in the marked bins. We will collect this clothing and donate it to needy organizations.

MOVING TO THE CORRALS Race officials will make multilingual announcements when it is time for runners to line up in the appropriate corrals. For your own safety, you will be allowed to go to the bridge plaza only when your individual corral has been called. Please follow the instructions of the race officials when moving to the start line. Follow the signs to enter the corral that corresponds with the letter adjacent to your race number. See illustration on page 28. Corral marshals will be present to ensure order and assist with any questions. Although corral and wave assignments cannot be changed, runners who are assigned to different corrals but wish to start together may do so by going to the corral and wave corresponding to the higher number. New York Road Runners reserves the right to disqualify anyone who does not line up in the appropriate wave or corral, does not start from the appropriate start line, does not follow the instructions of race officials, or does not complete the entire course.

Start Lines Start lines are designated by color: blue, orange, or green. Your start line color is the same as your start village color and is indicated on your registration card and on your race number. Corral areas will be marked with signs. Runner finish times will be recorded as net times—that is, beginning when each runner crosses the start line. The last runners in each wave should clear the start in approximately six minutes.

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ING DIRECT PACE TEAMS PRESENTED BY TIMEX If you are running with a pace team, look for your leader in your corral. Leaders will wear “ING DIRECT Pace Team Presented by Timex Leader” shirts, carry signs color-coded to their start, and carry balloons printed with their goal finish time.

LOGISTICS AND SERVICES Signage, Clocks, and Checkpoints ■

Mile signs and clocks will be posted at every mile. Before mile 8, check the clock marked with color-coded signs corresponding to your start color. (The orange, green, and blue starts merge at mile 8.) After mile 8, all mile markers are orange.

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Timing mats will be located at the start, every 5K (3.1 miles) to 40K (24.8 miles), the half-marathon mark (13.1 miles/21.1K), every mile after mile 13.1, and the finish.

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There will be video checkpoints and volunteers checking race numbers along the course. Be sure that your race number is pinned to the front of your shirt and clearly visible. Failure to appear at video checkpoints may result in disqualification.

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Lemon-lime Gatorade Endurance Formula will be available at official fluid stations every mile begining at mile 3 except at mile 17. This specialized sports drink contains approximately twice the sodium of Gatorade Thirst Quencher (200 mg per 8 ounces), along with chloride, potassium, magnesium, and calcium to help sustain hydration by more fully replacing what is lost in sweat.

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MARATHON MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS by Lewis G. Maharam, M.D., FACSM NYRR and ING New York City Marathon medical director Running is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. However, as in any sport, there can be health and medical risks. Follow these tips to protect yourself during your training and on race day.

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Have a physical exam before you start a regular exercise program. Tell your physician what you plan to do, including the volume and intensity of your training and any races you have planned. Be as clear and precise as possible; for example: “I plan to start a walk/run program and gradually build up to running. My goal is to run a five-hour marathon six months from now.” The exam should also include a discussion with your doctor about your health risks based on your family and personal health history.

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Have an annual physical. Annual means once every year, and this is the recommendation no matter how healthy your lifestyle. Many conditions and syndromes are unrelated to your exercise level and have mild or vague symptoms or no symptoms at all. If you’re over 40, get an exercise stress test. Follow up after the exam by getting any extra tests that are recommended. At any time, see your doctor immediately if you experience new chest pain, pressure, unusual sweating, or shortness of breath. Less urgently, see a sports medicine physician if you feel any pain while running that causes you to change your form.

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Think carefully about caffeine on marathon day. In general, you don’t want to change your normal routine on marathon day. That is, if you habitually drink a cup or two of coffee or tea in the morning before you run or race, or consume a caffeinecontaining energy gel during a run, you should feel free to do the same on marathon day. If you don’t normally use caffeine before or during your run, don’t do so on race day because you may experience dehydration or upset your digestion. In addition, keep in mind that recent research shows that the caffeine equivalent of two cups of coffee can limit blood flow to the heart during exercise. Discuss your risk with your doctor so you can make the best decision.

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Consider taking a baby aspirin before you run or race. Some doctors are recommending a daily baby aspirin (81 mg) to runners to reduce the risk of sudden death while running due to clumps of platelets forming in the blood. Again, discuss this risk with your doctor so that you can make an informed and responsible decision. If taking a daily baby aspirin isn’t the healthiest decision for you, you might want to consider taking one just on race morning.

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Consume salt before and during long-distance events. “Doing the salt” is good advice for any runner when running or racing 10K or longer, unless salt is contraindicated by his or her doctor. Consume salty foods in the days leading up to the run or race, and ingest a bit of common table salt before and during your workout or race to maintain the body’s water-to-sodium balance. Take one fast-food salt packet at the start of a race. If you’re running a half-marathon or marathon, take another salt packet at the halfway point. After the race, drink a sports drink that has some sodium; eat salted foods.

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RACE DAY ■ ✟✟Drink

for thirst. This simple advice from the International Marathon Medical Directors Association takes the guesswork out of hydration in training and on race day. The best gauge of your hydration status is your own individual sense of whether or not you’re thirsty. If you feel thirsty while running or racing, have 4 to 8 ounces of fluid (preferably a sports drink that has some sodium in it such as Gatorade Endurance Formula) at an aid station or whenever you feel that you need it. If you aren’t thirsty, don’t feel compelled to drink. If you can’t use thirst as a guide, drink no more than a cup (8 ounces) of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes. Do not overdrink. Overhydrating can lead to a dangerous condition known as hyponatremia (low blood sodium); this condition can lead to nausea, fatigue, vomiting, weakness, sleepiness, and—in the most severe instances—seizures, coma, and death. To make sure that you’re starting your runs and races well-hydrated, check the color of your urine: It should be pale yellow, like lemonade. Dark-colored urine (like tea) indicates dehydration, and very pale or clear urine indicates that you’re overhydrated. In training, weigh yourself before and after your runs to get a sense of how much to drink to replace the fluids lost. Recognize that you will need to drink more during exercise in warm, humid weather than on a cool, dry day.

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Avoid NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) starting 24 hours before your race. These drugs, which include ibuprofen and naproxen sodium, limit blood flow to the kidneys, causing serious risk of hyponatremia. You can start taking them again six hours after the race. Acetaminophen is a safe alternative before and during the race.

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Don’t take anti-diarrheal or cold medicines on marathon day. These drugs can have a dehydrating effect.

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Always run within yourself—don’t overextend. There’s a difference between the healthy, manageable fatigue that you feel when you push your body hard and the unhealthy and potentially dangerous exhaustion that can result when you try to push beyond your limits. Train sensibly—increase the distance and speed of your runs gradually, and recover by resting and refueling between hard workouts—so that you don’t dig yourself into a hole. Working with a coach or experienced training partners can help you stay within safe and healthy parameters.

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Listen to your body—it’s smarter than you are. Don’t ignore feelings of illness, even if they’re vague or subtle. A sense of “just not feeling right” can be a sign of a serious medical problem. Remember that there’s a medical team available at the marathon start, every mile along the course, and at the finish. The goal of these medical professionals is to get you to the finish line, and most runners who spend time at a medical aid station end up finishing the race. More important, though, the medical staff and volunteers will help ensure that you stay healthy so that you can run and race many more times in the future.

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RACE DAY

COURSE AMENITIES Food ■

At the PowerBar Gel Energy Zone at mile 18, assorted flavored PowerBar Gels will help you hurdle “the wall” and energize you to the finish.

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For your safety, take food only at this official station. It will be protected by race security.

Music More than 100 live bands stationed at regular intervals along the course will motivate and entertain runners and spectators alike. A special stage at Columbus Circle sponsored by Continental Airlines will provide inspiration for the final two-tenths of a mile, and there will be live entertainment at the finish line as well.

Cheering Zones ING will once again host Cheering Zones along the course for spectators to root for the marathoners. Cheering Zones will feature spectator amenities such as sign-making supplies, DJs, and refreshments. Locations include the Brooklyn Academy of Music and Hunter’s Point in Queens. The Robin Hood Foundation will also host a cheering zone, which will include refreshments and entertainment at mile 20. The New York Road Runners Foundation and Team for Kids will host cheering stations along the course. Food Emporium, Emerald Nuts, and Clear Channel will also host zones. Check the official marathon website, www.ingnycmarathon.org, for updates.

Sponge Station Sponges soaked with water will be available at the Poland Spring® Hydration Zone (mile 17).

Toilets Portable toilets (including wheelchair-accessible ones) will be located every mile beginning at mile 3. These locations are marked with signs.

Medical Aid Stations There will be medical aid stations on the course approximately every mile starting at mile 3 and at the finish. For help during and after the race, look for medical stations adjacent to each fluid station and sports medicine volunteers wearing red vests. Medical volunteers and supplies will be available at all aid stations. If you incur an injury or feel discomfort, including a cramp or blister, stop at the nearest aid station. The medical personnel may be able to help you get back on the course safely and quickly.

Photos Official photographer and DVD provider brightroom will be shooting photos and footage at several locations along the course. Be sure to keep your race number visible at all times for easy identification. Log on to the marathon website post-race to find out how to buy your photos and race DVD.

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RACE DAY Etiquette The ING New York City Marathon field consists of both novice and experienced marathoners. Some entrants are looking for a best time, and others just for the experience. In order to maximize enjoyment for everyone, we ask that you please be considerate of your fellow marathoners at all times. ■

When slowing down—to eat, drink, relieve a cramp, or for any other reason— move to the side of the course. Watch out for people behind you.

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Move to the side if the person behind you calls out, “Coming through” or “Excuse me.”

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If using a cell phone or camera, move to the side and stop running until you are done.

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At fluid stations, move over gradually if you are taking a beverage. There are many tables at each station, on both sides of the road, so you need not rush to the first table. The last table is marked by balloons.

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Do not stop or stand in front of a table.

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When discarding a cup, toss it gently toward the side of the road or straight down toward your feet. Make sure you do not hit other people with your cup or its contents.

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In some places, the course may be crowded. Do your best not to push or bump into your fellow marathoners.

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Sweep buses will follow the marathon route at a 61/2-hour marathon pace, roughly 15 minutes per mile, after the 10:20 a.m. start. These buses will transport any entrant who wishes to drop out to the south end of the finisher area (Central Park West at West 72nd Street).

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After the sweep buses pass by, the city streets will reopen to vehicular traffic. Cross-street protection, medical assistance, aid stations, and other services will no longer be available. Runners on the course should move onto the sidewalk and watch for cross-street traffic for the remainder of the race.

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The official ending time of the race is 6:40 p.m.

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If you need to drop out for any reason, report to the nearest medical aid station (after every water station). The station will take your name and forward the information to the information kiosk at the finisher area.

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If you have not completed the whole course, do not go through the finish line, or you will be disqualified and barred from future ING New York City Marathons. Instead, enter Central Park at West 72nd Street to claim your baggage.

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THE FINISH

THE FINISH Congratulations on completing the ING New York City Marathon! ■

At the finish line, brightroom will automatically take your picture and video. For identification purposes, keep your race number in clear view. Smile; you did it!

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Soon after you cross the finish line, a volunteer will place a medal around your neck.

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A HeatSheet™, presented by Continental Airlines and Foot Locker, will be given to you just after you finish.

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Each finisher will receive a food/fluid bag containing Poland Spring® Brand Natural Spring Water, Gatorade Thirst Quencher, Emerald Nuts, and a NY Apple. Take one and keep moving.

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Medical personnel will be stationed throughout the finish area.

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Runners will exit the park according to their race numbers. To ease finisher-area congestion, please arrange to meet your loved ones outside Central Park.

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Runners should try to walk for at least 20 minutes after finishing. During the marathon, blood has been redirected to your legs, away from your internal organs. Walking helps to redirect your blood and bring you back to your everyday physiology.

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Drink fluids slowly at the finish after you have adequately “walked it off.”

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Post-event massage will not be offered. Studies have shown that post-event massage is contraindicated within the first two hours after running a marathon; it does not prevent post-marathon muscle soreness.

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UPS baggage trucks will be lined up in the finish area according to your race number. Your baggage-truck number corresponds with your race number; your number should be visible when picking up your bag.

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Baggage pickup for athletes with disabilities will be in the AWD reunion area.

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All baggage unclaimed by 5:00 p.m. will be moved to the finish area command trailer (just north of the finish) and available until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday and 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on Monday.

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Any unclaimed baggage left at the finish after 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, will be donated to charity.

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AFTER THE RACE

RACE RESULTS Unofficial results will be available at: ■

www.ingnycmarathon.org Searchable results will be posted on race day at 7:00 p.m. Extensive race coverage and photos will also be available.

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Marathon Monday Store Monday, November 2, 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

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The New York Times (national edition) Monday, November 2, in a special marathon section listing finishers under five hours.

Official results will be available in: ■

ING New York City Marathon results issue, published by New York Runner (available in January), including race coverage and photographs. Every finisher will be mailed a copy.

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www.ingnycmarathon.org Official results, fully searchable, will be posted as soon as they are available, approximately two weeks after the race.

POST-RACE PARTY 7:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Presented by Clear Channel Radio (Hammerstein Ballroom) Live entertainment and dancing, for those with the energy! Celebrate your accomplishments! Enjoy video highlights, race results, live music, Coors Light beer, and plenty of dancing at this party. The goody bag you pick up at the expo will have a ticket providing free admission for you and one guest. No bags larger than the size of a purse will be allowed, and all bags may be subject to search.

MARATHON MONDAY STORE Monday, November 2, 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Tavern on the Green, Central Park The store will be open on Monday, November 2, for the purchase of limited-edition finisher shirts, sweatshirts, caps, and selected 2009 ASICS apparel. Official finisher items will also be available at www.ingnycmarathon.org/store.

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New souvenirs: This year, NYRR is partnering with select companies like Tiffany & Co., to offer celebratory merchandise including silver and crystal engraveable gifts, special marathon floral arrangements, and more. For more information, visit www.ingnycmarathon.org. Fond Memories will be available to engrave your finisher medal with your name and finish time. The goody bag you pick up at the expo will contain information about this service. The New York Times special marathon section will be available.

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See your your results results in in The The New New York York Times, Times, Monday, Nov. Nov. 2. 2. Monday, For a rundown For rundown of this t year’s year’s race — including the names, name es, times and finishers be positions of finish ers — b e sure to turn turn to The Times. Times. National pre-eventt coverage in Times The New York Tim es sports section on Monday, October October 26, 2009.

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The NYRR Store will also have limited-edition finisher gear and select ASICS apparel. 9 East 89th Street, Manhattan Monday, November 2, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Regular hours resume November 4.

FINISHER CERTIFICATES Your finisher certificate, including split times, your placing among the entire field and within your division, and your age-graded time, will be mailed to you in late December.

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND DVDs brightroom will be taking your picture and capturing video footage before, during, and after the marathon. For identification purposes, please keep your race number in clear view. Starting November 5, photos from the event will be available online for viewing, sharing, and purchasing, along with personal race DVDs. For contact information, see page 63.

SCHEDULE MARATHONOF POLICIES EVENTS

CHRONOTRACK TIMING SYSTEM The race will be scored using the ChronoTrack timing system. This system is similar to the ChampionChip system previously used to score the ING New York City Marathon in that each runner will wear a timing device on their shoe that will be “read” by mats. However, the timing device will be a tag, called a D-Tag, that you will receive attached to your race number. You must remove the D-Tag from your race number and attach it to your shoe prior to the race, following the instructions. This tag is secured to runners’ shoes using adhesive and a plastic clip. The tag is disposable; it will not be collected after the race. All participants in this race, including anyone who owns a ChampionChip, must wear the D-Tag in order to have his or her finish recorded. No ChampionChip timing equipment will be used at this race. No tag, no time. To attach the D-Tag to your shoe:

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Remove the tag and directions from your race number.

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Fold along perforation and tear D-Tag from directions.

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Crease D-Tag along fold lines.

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Slide D-Tag under single lace, cross face down.

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Remove paper tab under marked black area.

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Overlap and align clip holes forming a loop; press firmly to adhere.

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Attach D-Tag clip through hole and snap together.

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Rotate D-Tag so the number is facing up and the black marking is facing down.

An instructional video along with written directions will also be posted online and translated in seven languages at www.ingnycmarathon.org. If you need personal assistance with learning how to use the D-Tag, please visit the New York Road Runners booth at the Health and Fitness Expo. For additional information from ChronoTrack, please visit http://www.chronotrack.com/for-athletes.

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MARATHON POLICIES

SECURITY We work with city, state, and federal authorities as well as private professionals to devise and implement a comprehensive security plan for event participants, volunteers, spectators, and staff. Some aspects of our security plan may mean delays or slight inconveniences at selected events, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Please bring government-issued photo ID to all marathon-related events, and know that bags may be searched, checked, or not allowed.

AWARDS AND PRIZE MONEY Competitive males and females in a number of categories are rewarded, including: open division (ages 18-39), age-group divisions (ages 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-89, and 90+), NYRR member division (open, age 18-39; and master, age 40+), wheelchair division, and handcycle category. The first three male and female runners in the open division, as well as the first-place male and female finishers in the wheelchair division, receive the Samuel Rudin Trophy, a silver tray designed by Tiffany & Co. and presented by the Rudin family. Other top finishers in the open division and top finishers in various other divisions receive awards. The ING New York City Marathon 2009 prize purse totals more than US$600,000. The complete, updated prize purse and awards breakdown, as well as eligibility requirements, are detailed at www.ingnycmarathon.org/entrantinfo/prizemoney.php.

RULES OF COMPETITION The ING New York City Marathon is organized and conducted under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. Entrants must also comply with New York Road Runners (NYRR) rules and all applicable rules and regulations of the City of New York and its agencies and departments, including the Department of Parks & Recreation. No skates, strollers, or animals are permitted in the Marathon. The use of headphones is strongly discouraged. NYRR reserves the right to reject any entry and to disqualify and bar any individual from the Marathon. This rejection/disqualification may be based on, but is not limited to: violation of the aforementioned rules; unsportsmanlike conduct; non-payment of race fees; competing with an unofficial number; competing with an official number or chip assigned to another person; transferring or attempting to transfer an official number or chip to, or to obtain such number or chip from, another person; being paced during the race by a person not entered in the Marathon; accepting assistance from non-race participants; crossing the finish line without having completed the entire course; and providing false information on the race entry form. Individuals disqualified from the Marathon will be removed from the race results and may be barred from future Marathons and other NYRR events. NYRR reserves the right to change the details of the race.

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MARATHON POLICIES

CANCELLATION This policy applies to all entrants except those who applied through a charity or an International Travel Partner. An entrant who has purchased an “ING New York City Marathon Package” with an official International Travel Partner (ITP) and wishes to withdraw from the race must contact their ITP directly. The ITP will inform NYRR of the entrant’s decision to withdraw. Any withdrawn entrant will not receive guaranteed entry into the ING New York City Marathon 2010 or subsequent ING New York City Marathons. If you applied through an official charity or charity partner and wish to cancel, please contact your charity directly for cancellation requirements. Entrants who cancel their entry for the ING New York City Marathon 2009 according to the instructions listed below will be eligible to receive guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2010 on November 7. All fees are nonrefundable. If you cancel for 2009 and wish to enter the 2010 race, you will still need to pay all applicable fees by May 1, 2010. Accepted entrants may cancel as many years in a row as they wish. Once you have cancelled, you cannot be reinstated in the ING New York City Marathon 2009. Your decision is final. There are three ways to cancel: ■ Online:

To cancel, log-in to your profile (https://webapps.ingnycmarathon.org/ marathonregistration/) and click on the “cancel my entry” link. Online cancellations will be accepted until October 28, 2009.

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mail: Mailed cancellations will be accepted if postmarked between mid-July and October 28, 2009. To cancel by mail, send a note with your entry number, name, address, date of birth, signature, and the words, “cancel my entry” to: Marathon Cancellations, New York Road Runners, 9 East 89th Street, New York, NY, 10128.

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person: From October 29 to October 31, cancellations will be accepted in person at the expo Help Desk. Once runners have picked up their race number, they cannot cancel.

Early in 2010, all entrants who canceled their entry to the 2009 race will be e-mailed instructions for applying for guaranteed entry by the deadline of May 1, 2010. If you do not receive those instructions, it is still your responsibility to apply before the deadline. If you have questions, e-mail [email protected]. If your contact information changes, update it at www.nyrr.org/profile. You may not give or sell your race number or D-Tag to someone else. Anyone participating with another person’s number will be disqualified and both people will be barred from future NYRR events, including the ING New York City Marathon.

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NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS

WE KEEP NEW YORK RUNNING New York Road Runners serves more than 350,000 runners annually through races, classes, clinics, and community services. In addition to the ING New York City Marathon, New York Road Runners’ annual calendar includes a road race nearly every weekend plus many track and cross country events. NYRR races offer diverse and challenging courses, great competition, fun, and camaraderie all year long. Whether you want to test yourself against the world’s top distance runners or step into better health and fitness with thousands of like-minded people, we have an event (or more!) for you: ■

The NYC Half-Marathon from Central Park through the streets of Manhattan.

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A women-only marathon and half-marathon featuring marathoners over age 40: the More Magazine | Fitness Magazine Marathon + Half-Marathon.

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A world-renowned 10K race for women: the NYRR New York Mini 10K.

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A Central Park fun-run at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve: the Emerald Nuts Midnight Run.

For complete information on these and other NYRR races, visit the Event Calendar at www.nyrr.org.

Members Save For just $40 per year, you can join NYRR and receive such benefits as eligibility for guaranteed entry to the marathon (according to the guidelines specified in the instructions), discounted race and class fees, free informational NYRR learning series and publications, discounted merchandise, and lots more. Visit www.nyrr.org/membership for details.

Giving Back to the Community New York Road Runners Foundation was founded in 1998 to carry out the youth service mission of New York Road Runners. NYRR Foundation’s goal is to promote health, well-being, and personal achievement among underserved children with little or no access to athletic programming. ING New York City Marathon entrants can support NYRR Foundation programs, which now serve close to 100,000 kids per week, by joining or contributing to Team for Kids, an official charity training team. www.nyrrfoundation.org, www.tfkworldwide.org The 2009 Team for Kids consists of more than 1,200 marathoners who fund-raise on behalf of NYRR Foundation. Proceeds will enable tens of thousands of children to participate in running-based fitness and character-building programs. Team for Kids members enjoy a unique marathon experience. Member benefits include five months of personalized training support; team camaraderie, uniforms, and parties; fund-raising assistance; VIP race-day perks (preferred bus departure to the start and entry to a special Baggage/Finisher Area); and the hometown support of thousands of kids whose lives you are helping to improve. Team members can also qualify for valuable fund-raising incentives including free hotel occupancy.

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WE'RE PROUD TO HAVE HELPED SO MANY OF YOU GET BACK IN THE RACE. GOOD LUCK FROM HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY. Hospital for Special Surgery is an Orthopedic Consultant to the ING New York City Marathon and a Proud Partner of New York Road Runners. Hospital for Special Surgery has been ranked #1 in the nation for Orthopedics, and when it comes to sports medicine we're at the top of our game. To make an appointment or find out more about our team, go to www.hssmobility.org. AFFILIATE OF THE NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE. LOCATED AT 535 E. 70TH ST. NYC, WITH AFFILIATED PHYSICIAN OFFICES IN LONG ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, AND NEW JERSEY.

HELPFUL CONTACTS

NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS ING New York City Marathon www.ingnycmarathon.org, 212.423.2249, or [email protected] Update your address or other personal information https://webapps.ingnycmarathon.org/marathonregistration Marathon Store www.ingnycmarathon.org/store or 800.405.2288 New York Road Runners (membership, classes, events, and more) www.nyrr.org or 212.860.4455 New York Road Runners Foundation (Team for Kids) www.nyrrfoundation.org, 212.423.2227, or [email protected] Volunteer Office 212.423.2205 or [email protected]

RACE SOUVENIRS NYRR Store www.ingnycmarathon.org/store or 800.405.2288 brightroom (official participant photos and DVDs) www.ingnycmarathonphotos.com or 510.420.4946 Fond Memories (official finisher memorabilia and medal engraving) www.fondmemoriesgraphics.com or 845.354.5027

TRAVEL Anthony Travel, Inc. (official travel provider) www.anthonytravel.com or 800.736.6377 Continental Airlines www.continental.com or 800.468.7022 Hilton New York (co-headquarter hotel) 212.586.7000 MTA (New York City buses and subways) www.mta.info or 718.330.1234 NYC & Company (convention and visitors bureau) www.nycvisit.com or 212.484.1200 Sheraton New York (co-headquarter hotel) 800.223.6550 Staten Island Ferry www.siferrry.com

ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES Achilles Track Club [email protected], 212.354.0300, or www.achillestrackclub.org

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New York Road Runners 9 East 89th Street New York, NY 10128 New York Road Runners’ premier event is the ING New York City Marathon www.ingnycmarathon.org

New York Road Runners is fortunate to have the support of the City of New York, fine sponsors, and partners for the ING New York City Marathon.