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    TCS New York City Marathon

    New York, NY

    November

    HARD
    286m elevation gain

    Experience the world's largest marathon through all five boroughs of New York City. From the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge start to the Central Park finish, this iconic course offers unique challenges and incredible crowd support.

    Course Highlights

    What makes this course special

    • •Start on Staten Island with Verrazano-Narrows Bridge crossing
    • •Brooklyn's vibrant neighborhoods with massive crowd support
    • •Queensboro Bridge climb at mile 15-16 (toughest section)
    • •Manhattan's First Avenue with electric atmosphere
    • •The Bronx brief but energetic visit
    • •Fifth Avenue through Harlem and into Central Park
    • •Finish line in Central Park South

    Course Elevation Profile

    Total Gain: 938 ft | Total Loss: 1,010 ft

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    42.195 km (26.2 mi) • New York, NY

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    Race Day Tips

    Expert advice for race day success

    • •Start conservatively - the Verrazano Bridge descent tempts you to go too fast
    • •Save energy for the Queensboro Bridge (mile 15-16) - it's the toughest climb
    • •Queens can feel lonely after Brooklyn's crowds - stay mentally focused
    • •First Avenue in Manhattan (mile 16-20) is where the race really begins
    • •The final push through Central Park requires fresh legs - don't empty the tank too early

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