TCS New York City Marathon – Age Group World Championships

Nights
3
Date
November 2, 2025
  • Marathon

If you are an Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championships (AGWC) Qualifier, then you came to the right place! Your RISK-FREE* package registration does NOT include an entry since you have gained it through your qualifying time.  All AGWC entries are determined and organized by the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) Team. 

If you have questions regarding Marathon Tours & Travel’s New York City AGWC Packages please: EMAIL OUR TRIP DESIGNER or CALL 617-242-7845

The fifth annual AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship race will take place within the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon and feature 2,500 of the world’s best age group competitors. Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) is offering priority access to packages for AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship (AGWC) athletes and their companions to include hotel accommodations, special social events including a welcome reception, pre-race dinner and post-race celebration, VIP race day support and transfer to the start.

Our exclusive AGWC Package DOES NOT include a guaranteed entry and is available to anyone who achieved a qualifying time and secured their own AGWC entry.

This popular AbbottWMM race always promises to deliver a grand tour of New York! Starting on Staten Island and finishing in Central Park you will run through each of the five boroughs: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan.

The TCS New York City Marathon is an AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race

*RISK-FREE.  All packages booked may be cancelled if an AGWC entry is not secured.  Cancellations must be submitted in writing no later than January 31, 2025.  See full cancellation policy under the REGISTRATION & BOOKING tab.

Meals Included

Meals Included

Select meals included (see 'Itinerary')

Guide

Guide

MTT Host(s) on-site

Transfers

Transfers

Transport from hotel to race start included

Trip Extension

Trip Extension

Additional nights available upon request

Accommodation

Accommodation

Three (3) nights in our carefully selected accommodation

Entry

Entry

Must secure your own AGWC entry

A Helping Hand

A Helping Hand

Boxed breakfast-snack box on race morning

Travel Package Information

  • Itinerary

    • TCS New York City Marathon AGWC Package/3 Nights /October 31 - November 3, 2025

      Friday, October 31
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      Welcome to New York City! Your Marathon Tours & Travel team look forward to meeting you upon your arrival. Our welcome desk will be open from this afternoon in the Westin Times Square lobby, the AbbottWMM MTT AGWC Headquarter Hotel. Once you check-in, the afternoon is yours to enjoy. We’ll look forward to seeing you this evening at 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, November 1
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      We start the day with an optional training shakeout run through Central Park (.8 miles from the Westin Times Square) to loosen your legs. For those interested, your MTT Host(s) will escort you by foot to the NYC Marathon Expo.  The rest of the day is yours to enjoy and can include shopping, seeing a Broadway show, or simply relaxing. Our pre-race pasta dinner will begin at 6:00 PM with a short race briefing. (Dinner included)

      Sunday, November 2
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      TCS New York City Marathon Day!

      Transfer to the start village and a box breakfast is included in your package. MTT Host(s) will be in the Westin Times Square lobby to assist you on to the bus. Following the race you will make your way back to your hotel on your own for some well-deserved rest before we gather for a celebration toast prior to the official AGWC Celebration Party.  The evening is free to experience one of the many fine restaurants in the city. (Breakfast to-go box included)

      Monday, November 3
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      Enjoy a leisure morning before checking out at by 12:00 PM. Additional nights available upon request.

      (Activities subject to change).

  • Extensions

    • Marathon Tours & Travel is happy to assist with any pre-race or post-race travel plans.

  • Packages & Rates

    • TCS New York City AGWC Tour | Three-Night Package: October 31 – November 3, 2025

      Features:

      • Three nights at the Westin Times Square; AGWC Headquarter Hotel
      • All hotel taxes
      • Welcome Reception
      • Pre-Race Dinner
      • Shake-out Run
      • Transfer to the start
      • AGWC Swag
      • Celebration Drink
      • VIP Perks (to be announced)
      • Grab and Go breakfast (race morning – runners only)
      • Seven Continents Club® Membership*
      • MTT AGWC Host(s) on-site

      Additional features exclusively available to AGWC participants as part of entry fee.

      • NYRR inclusions TBD
      • AbbottWMM inclusions TBD

      Please Note:

      • Room types available are Double Rooms (one bed/ two persons), Twin Rooms (two beds/two persons) or Single (one bed/one person).
      • Triple and Quad rates available upon request.

      *Seven Continents Club® (SCC) Membership: AbbottWMM MTT Age Group World Championship (AGWC) qualifiers and their guest(s) who book Marathon Tours & Travel’s (MTT) Official 2025 NYC Marathon AGWC Package will receive an SCC Membership. The SCC Membership registration window begins February 3, 2025, after AGWC invitations have been emailed and recipients have confirmed their MTT travel packages. A registration link will be emailed to all applicable clients, which will remain active for 30 days. Thereafter, the complimentary membership will expire. If you are an existing SCC Member in lieu of a membership, you will receive a $200 credit to MTT’s online merchandise store, which will be redeemable beginning February 3, 2025. The credit to MTT’s online store will expire 30 days from its issue. SCC Memberships and MTT online store credit cannot be transferred to another person, nor can it be exchanged for monetary value.

      Not Included:

      • All runners must secure their Guaranteed Race Entry via AbbottWMM invitation process
      • Meals unless noted above
      • Gratuities and tips unless noted above
      • Travel Insurance
      • Transportation to/from NYC

      Airfare:

      Please contact Marathon Tours & Travel for assistance with your flights.  We can check for lowest fares available from your home city.

      Travel Insurance

      Travel Insurance for U.S. Residents

      Travel Insurance for Canadian Residents

      Rates (all prices are per person and in US dollars)

      New York City AGWC Three-Night PackageDouble OccupancySingle Occupancy
      Westin Times Square$1700 per person$2460
      Additional Night at the Westin Times SquareUpon RequestUpon Request
  • Hotels

    • New York City, New York
      Westin Times Square

      The Westin New York at Times Square will provide an unforgettable experience in New York City. Only a short walk from Broadway theatres, Bryant Park and the finish line in Central Park, this New York City hotel is the perfect homebase for your NYC adventure. After a day of exploration, return to your hotel room, where intuitive amenities, Westin Heavenly® Bed and Heavenly® Bath await. Savor a meal at the vibrant Foundry Kitchen & Bar, serving delicious American cuisine and craft cocktails. For relaxation, the hotel’s WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio is open 24-hours and features state-of-the-art gym equipment including Peloton bikes. 

      Blending convenience and comfort, guest rooms at The Westin New York at Times Square offer an unforgettable stay in Midtown Manhattan. Enjoy a collection of thoughtful appointments and premium amenities including spacious accommodations designed for families-offering all the comforts of home.

      Upgrades are available upon request.

  • Event Information

    • Race Date: Sunday, November 2, 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.

      Organizer: The New York Road Runners (NYRR) is the organizer of the TCS New York City Marathon. 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 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 of 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.

      Guaranteed Entry Procedure: This package DOES NOT include a guaranteed entry. All runners must secure their AGWC entry.

      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).

      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

  • Registration & Booking

    • Reservations and Payments: A completed trip application together with a deposit of $500 per person must be received before confirming your reservations. Final payment must be received by July 29, 2025.

      Eligibility: All runners must secure their own AGWC Entry. This package DOES NOT include a guaranteed entry.

      Cancellations:  Should you book the 2025 TCS New York City AbbottWMM MTT AGWC Package and not secure an AGWC entry, then there is no risk to you.  Your deposit may be credited to another MTT Package, credited to your account for future use, or refunded (less a 5% administration fee).  All risk-free cancellations must be in writing and prior to January 31, 2025.  Starting February 1, 2025, all payments, including your deposit, are non-refundable and non-transferrable.  Non-transferrable includes applying your balance to another person, another year, or another trip. Should you cancel for any reason, you will forfeit your trip investment. Therefore, travel insurance for every trip is highly recommended. All cancellations must be received in writing.

      Seven Continents Club® (SCC) Membership: AbbottWMM MTT Age Group World Championship (AGWC) qualifiers and their guest(s) who book Marathon Tours & Travel’s (MTT) Official 2025 NYC Marathon AGWC Package will receive an SCC Membership. The SCC Membership registration window begins February 3, 2025, after AGWC invitations have been emailed and recipients have confirmed their MTT travel packages. A registration link will be emailed to all applicable clients, which will remain active for 30 days. Thereafter, the complimentary membership will expire. If you are an existing SCC Member in lieu of a membership, you will receive a $200 credit to MTT’s online merchandise store, which will be redeemable beginning February 3, 2025. The credit to MTT’s online store will expire 30 days from its issue. SCC Memberships and MTT online store credit cannot be transferred to another person, nor can it be exchanged for monetary value.

      Not included in price: All items not specifically listed under tour features.

      Insurance: For your protection, trip cancellation, baggage, health and accident insurance is highly recommended for all participants. However, no representation or description of the insurance made by our staff constitutes a binding assurance or promise about the insurance.

      Travel Insurance for U.S. Residents
      Travel Insurance for Canadian Residents

      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.

      Responsibility: These tours are operated by Marathon Tours, Inc. of Chelsea, MA who acts only as an agent for the passenger to the companies offering such services and assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity caused by any reason whatsoever by any party offering such services. All terms and conditions offered are governed by the laws of Massachusetts. The right is reserved to cancel the tour prior to departure with a refund, less applicable credit card and processing fees, made as full settlement to the passenger. The right is reserved by Marathon Tours, Inc. to deny acceptance of a booking application by any person. Marathon Tours, Inc. may make any changes or alterations in the itinerary as it deems necessary for the proper handling of the tour. The sole responsibility of any airline used is limited to that set out in the passenger contract evidenced by the ticket. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that the passengers are not on board their aircraft.

  • Testimonials

    • "Another excellent tour..." - 2023

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      "I found the planning, preparation and trip to be very well organized..." - 2022 VIP Package

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  • Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championship

    • 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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Meet the Reps

Karen Hoch

Business Development Officer | Senior Trip Designer

Karen Hoch

Business Development Officer | Senior Trip Designer

With more than twenty years of experience in travel logistics, conference planning, and marketing it has been a dream to blend her passion of running and travel with her career. Karen has completed 30 marathons, including Boston (2011, 2022, 2023), one ultra-marathon, and many half marathons and local races. She earned her Abbott Six Star Finisher Medal in London (April 2023).

Karen is certified as a running coach with Road Runners Club of America, a member of USATF and Marathon Maniacs, is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), earned her MS in Marketing Communications from the University of Kansas and BS in Economics/Finance from Bentley University. In addition to working on Marathon Tours & Travel marketing efforts, Karen manages our programs to Bermuda, Israel, Kenya, the Italy Coast to Coast Relay, Madagascar, Scotland, Athens and supports our U.S. packages to Big Sur and Boston. She is always looking forward to the next adventure!