NYCRUNS Big Apple Marathon
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NYCRUNS Big Apple Marathon
The NYCRUNS Big Apple Marathon is a marathon held on Governors Island in New York. The course loops the island a little over nine times, with each loop slightly under three miles. The route is described as flat and USATF-certified, making it a Boston Marathon qualifier. The course offers repeated views of the Statue of Liberty, lower Manhattan, and New York Harbor.
Entry is limited to a few hundred participants. Race entry includes ferry rides for runners and their guests, a race tech shirt (pick up on race day only; sizes are not guaranteed), post-race refreshments including fresh fruit and a Brooklyn bagel, and a finisher medal. Festival Area services near the ferry terminal include bib and shirt pick-up, bag check, portable bathrooms, and fluids on course.
Bibs are available for pick-up in the Festival Area on race morning via a unique QR code; NYCRUNS members may have bibs mailed at no cost if they register at least 20 days before the event and provide a U.S. mailing address. Bag-check rules require one clear bag and allow event staff to search contents.
Start corrals are pace-assigned and noted on bibs. Handcycle and wheelchair athletes are not advised because of the high number of turns. Results and awards are posted after the race; overall and age-group awards are given for top finishers. Standard policies apply: no refunds or transfers, no strollers or dogs, and time limits are enforced. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
