8. Check out the Official NYC Marathon Events
The TCS NYC Marathon has official events along the route. In Manhattan, there’s the Charity Cheer Zone at East 120th Street where there will be cheer zones for select charities amongst New York Road Runners’ 380+ official charity partners, who are fundraising for their causes. Bananas, alkaline water, energy gels, and Gatorade will be handed out along the route. New this year are dedicated and private lactation tents for nursing mothers in the staging area, on course at miles 8, 16, and 22, and at the finish area in Central Park. Breast pumps and sets of individually wrapped, sanitized accessories will be provided by Babyation.
In the week leading up to the marathon, New Balance will host the TCS New York City Marathon Expo at the Javits Center. Runners can pick up their race essentials here and stop by The Running Lab to learn about strategies and tools for running the best race!
