TCS New York City Marathon AbbottWMM Journey
If you have questions regarding the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) Six Star Journey TCS New York City Marathon Package please: EMAIL
As the Official Travel Agency and Tour Operator of AbbottWMM, we have created packages specifically designed for those who have been selected in their drawing or for those who have secured their own entry and are on their Six Star Journey.
Starting out in 1970, the New York City Marathon has evolved from a local road race held entirely in Central Park to what is now the world’s largest marathon with a course that runs 26.2 miles through the five boroughs of New York City. Starting from the spectacular Verrazano Narrows Bridge on Staten Island and passing through Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx before finishing in Central Park, it’s one of the ‘Big Six’ Abbott World Marathon Majors and a marathon with a very generous time limit to finish of 8 hours plus.
Our AbbottWMM Six Star Journey Package is available to anyone who already secured their own entry. This special package includes hotel accommodations for three nights at the Hyatt Centric Times Square, a welcome reception, a pre-race pasta dinner and a transfer by coach bus to the start. Please note to book this package, you must have a confirmed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon. Should your travel companion wish to participate in the race with you, please contact us to check on the availability of our standard guaranteed entry.
Photo Credits: Courtesy of NYRR
The TCS New York City Marathon is an AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race.
Meals Included
Boxed breakfast-snack box on race morning (runners) & Pre-race dinner
Guide
Guidance and support from our team
Transfers
Transportation from nearby Sheraton Times Square hotel to start village
Trip Extension
Extra nights available on request
Accommodation
Centrally located accommodation close to race finish
Celebration Party
Post-race celebration get together
Excursions
Shakeout run and welcome reception
A Helping Hand
Escorted trip to the Expo
Worldwide Events
Official International Travel Partner for TCS New York City Marathon
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Friday 31 October 2025
2025 details will be confirmed and updated soon.
Depending on the length of stay you have booked with us you might arrive before or depart on different days to the following itinerary. New York is the ‘city that never sleeps’ with plenty to see and do. The itinerary below reflects the 3 nights package. Adding extra nights is recommended and allows you the time to enjoy the city and surrounding areas.
Welcome to New York City! Marathon Expo & Welcome Reception
Your Marathon Tours & Travel host looks forward to meeting you at our welcome desk this afternoon. Once you check-in to your hotel, the afternoon is yours to enjoy. This evening join us for our Welcome Reception. Details regarding the TCS New York City Marathon Health and Wellness Expo and bib pickup will be shared once available.
(Welcome reception included)
Saturday 1 November 2025
Shake-out Run, Preparation Day & Dinner
We start the day with an optional training shakeout run through Central Park to loosen your legs. There is an organised race that takes place which you can choose to take part in. To register for and learn more about the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K please see here.
If you didn’t collect your bib yesterday, please do so today. There is no possibility of bib collection on race day. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy, whether you’d like to do some shopping, see a Broadway show or simply relax ahead of the big day.
Our pre-race pasta dinner will begin at 6:00pm at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, a close walk from your hotel.
(Dinner is included).
Sunday 2 November 2025
Race Day & Celebrations!
This is the day you have trained so hard for! Transfer from hotel to the start village and a boxed breakfast is included in your package. The Marathon Tours & Travel staff will be available in the hotel lobby to assist you.
Family and friends can travel by public transport or on foot to support and spectate along the race route. The Marathon Tours & Travel team will be happy to advise.
After the race make your way back to the hotel, freshen up, relax and gaze at your lovely new shiny medal; you worked hard for it!
This evening meet your Marathon Tours & Travel team, fellow runners and supporters for a celebratory toast at Sheraton Times Squar Hotel! After which the evening is free to experience one of the many fine restaurants in the city.
(Breakfast to-go box will be included for runners).
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Packages & Rates
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2025 details will be confirmed and updated soon.
Marathon Tours & Travel TCS New York City Marathon 2025 AbbottWMM Six Stars Journey package includes:
- Accommodation at Hyatt Centric Times Square Hotel for 3 nights
- Hotel taxes
- Welcome reception on Friday evening
- Shake-out run on Saturday morning
- Pre-race dinner with guest speaker on Saturday evening
- Boxed breakfast-snack box on race morning (runners)
- Transportation from hotel to race start
- Post-race celebration on Sunday evening
- Guidance and support from Marathon Tours & Travel team in New York
- Branded AbbottWMM/MTT Merchandise **
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
** Applicable to AbbottWMM Drawing entrants only
Please Note:
- Room types available are only King Beds: Double Occupancy means one bed/ two persons and Single Occupancy means one bed/one person.
Not included:
- TCS New York City Marathon 2025 race entry
- Anything not mentioned in the above inclusions
- Additional nights available upon request
A longer stay?
Contact us for a quote or use our easy booking tool to cost and book.
Travelling with children?
Contact us for a quote.
Room Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s policy is that anyone staying in our room block must be part of our package. If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, they must purchase our package. For example, if there are two of you, the rate would be the double occupancy rate (per person). If you purchase a single occupancy rate package, then only you are allowed in your room. To attend any of our activities, you must be part of our package.
Rates (All prices are per person in UK Pounds Sterling)3 Nights from Friday 1 November, 2024 Hyatt Centric Times Square £1109 £1789 Extra nights at Hyatt Centric Times Square (on request) £200 £395
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Hotels
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Times Square, New York City
Welcome to Hyatt Centric Times Square New York—your home base in the heart of the Big Apple and the ideal setting for your urban getaway. Experience modern guest rooms and suites with a distinctly local style and stunning views, unique gathering spaces, and endless adventures waiting for you when you stay at the Hyatt Centric Times Square. Ask the hotel staff for their favorite local sights and hot spots for a true taste of the city that never sleeps. Check-in time: 4:00 PM; Check-out time: 11:00 AM.
Special Amenities for MTT:
Complimentary Internet in guestrooms
Complimentary two bottles of water in guestrooms
Complimentary Keurig coffee machine and mini fridge in guestrooms
Complimentary access to the fitness center, open 24 hours
Waived Destination FeeAdditional Amenities:
On-Site Restaurant
Room Service
Digital Check-In
Business Services
Laundry
Concierge
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Event Information
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To book this package tour we understand you have a confirmed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon.
RACE DATE: Sunday 2 November 2025
RACE TIME: There are four wave starts for runners, preceded by professional wheelchair athletes, hand-cycles, and professional elite runners. Wave times will be available closer to the race date.
MINIMUM PACE/CUT-OFF TIME POLICY: Please visit the NYRR Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
ORGANISER: The New York Road Runners (NYRR) is the organizer of the TCS New York City Marathon 2025. For additional details on this event please click here.
CHARITABLE OBJECTIVE: The Official Charity Partners of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon will be added to the TCS New York City Marathon website when available.
COURSE: The TCS New York City Marathon 2025 is a 26.2-mile block party through the world’s most diverse city. It goes through the five boroughs of New York City: Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island.
CHECKED BAG OR POST-RACE PONCHO: Please visit the NYRR Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
TEMPERATURE: New York City’s average temperature for early November is a low of 42 and a high of 57. Be sure to check the weather forecast before packing to make sure you are prepared.
COURSE TIME LIMIT: In the interest of safety, and to allow streets and park drives to reopen as scheduled, the race course will remain open to all participants who are able to maintain a 13:45 per-mile pace (based on the time when the last runner crosses the start line).
Sweep buses follow the marathon route at a 6 1/2-hour marathon pace (about 15 minutes/mile) after the final wave start. These buses will transport any entrant who wishes to drop out to the post-finish area.
After the sweep buses pass, the city streets reopen to traffic. Cross-street protection, medical assistance, aid stations, and other services are no longer available. Runners on the course should move onto the sidewalks. The finish-line scoring stays in place until 19:30 p.m.
WAIVER: Every runner must sign the online NYRR Waiver. A link will be sent to all registered runners with a guaranteed entry from Marathon Tours & Travel.
NUMBER PICKUP: You must visit the Health & Wellness Expo to pick up your bib. Details will be posted when available. Visit the NYRR Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate – rolling hills with potential strong head wind
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Registration & Booking
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Conditions of Sale
To book this package tour we understand you have a confirmed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon.
If you require an entry please do not book this package. Please contact us for alternative options.
If you wish to make any changes to your reservations administration and/or service fees might apply. For our general T&C’s please see here.
How to Book
To make your booking, click on the book now button, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.
Please read all the important information. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for USA’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Advice for the UK is available here – USA travel advice
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.
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Credit card
All hotels in New York need a credit card imprint upon check in where a value is held and released when you check out. Any incidentals such as room service or chargeable extras to the room would be deducted.
Security Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and/or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited, and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.
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New York Destination Guide
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Get ready to race in one of the most iconic cities in the world! If you think of busy cities, you can’t not think of New York and the Big Apple has plenty to offer visitors both before and after their race. Read our New York destination guide.
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Seven Continents Club ®
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The Seven Continents Club®️ (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club®️ rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Qualifying Race
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This event is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship Qualifying Race. If you achieve the automatic qualifying time for your age group, found here, you’ll be invited to the 2025 Age Group World Championship race (destination still to be announced). For more information on the Age Group World Rankings and Championship click here.
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