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2011 OFFICIAL HANDBOOK
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P R I N C I PA L S P O N S O R S
Dear Runner,
In just a few short weeks, we’ll be welcoming you to NYC for the experience
of a lifetime. As you put the finishing touches on your training, please take a
few moments to read this handbook, and make sure to pack it with you for
the marathon. It’s chock-full of information that will help you during your time
here—from getting to the expo to planning fun activities for your friends and
family.
P R O D U C E D I N C O O P E R AT I O N W I T H :
For details and the latest updates, watch your inbox for e-mails and check out
the official marathon website, ingnycmarathon.org. Even if you’ve run with us
The City of New York Mayor’s Office of Film, before, there are lots of exciting new activities and events this year—the Mara-
Michael R. Bloomberg Theatre and Broadcasting thon Opening Ceremony featuring the Parade of Nations and Inaugural Hall of
Mayor Fame Presentation on Friday night, the NYRR Dash to the Finish Line 5K race
National Park Service through Midtown on Saturday morning for marathoners, friends, and family,
New York City Gateway National and much more.
Police Department Recreation Area
Raymond W. Kelly Staten Island Unit It’s hard to describe the special energy in NYC during Marathon Week, as
Commissioner 45,000 runners from around the world assemble to take on the challenge of
running 26.2 miles through our incredible city. Perhaps Chilean miner Edison
Central Park Conservancy
New York City Peña captured the feeling best last year when he said after his historic run:
Fire Department “I wanted to show the world that I could do it. I struggled with myself, with
Salvatore J. Cassano Metropolitan my own pain. But I made it to the finish line.” That’s what it’s all about, right?
Commissioner Transportation Authority We’re just so excited that you’ll be with us this year to take on the challenge,
Bridges and Tunnels
the struggle…and the achievement of crossing that finish line in Central Park.
New York City
Sports Commission United States This year, you can also look forward to unparalleled access to the race, even
Army Reserves if you’re not running. In addition to our exciting broadcast coverage, we’re
offering an enhanced Mobile Spectator App that lets marathoners and spectators
New York City put all 26.2 miles in their pocket. And, as ever, we have a top field of world-class
Department of Sanitation United States Coast Guard athletes including defending men’s champion Gebre Gebremariam, as well as
John J. Doherty an extraordinary wheelchair field; more than 200 charity partners aiming to top
Commissioner last year’s fundraising total of $30.8 million; and our own NYRR Team for Kids
Office of helping us transform the lives of children.
New York City Emergency Management
Department of Transportation It will all be here before you know it—but you’ll be ready, trust us. And our
Janette Sadik-Khan team—hardworking NYC agencies, dedicated sponsors, the best volunteers
Department of
Commissioner
Environmental Protection anywhere, and amazing NYRR staff and board of directors—will be ready for
you. We can hardly wait.
City of New York
Parks and Recreation Port Authority of Yours in running,
Adrian Benepe New York & New Jersey
Commissioner
USATF
New York City AIMS/Association of
Department of Education International Marathons
USATF/IAAF/ Mary Wittenberg
AIMS Certified Course President and CEO, New York Road Runners
New York City Race Director, ING New York City Marathon
Department of Health
and Mental Hygiene Ham Radio Operators
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7. COURTESY OF TIFFANY & CO.
MARIA MORRA: 4-TIME ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHONER The Rudin Family
is proud to present The Samuel Rudin Trophy to the winners of the
TUNE IN.
ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2011
The Rudin Trophy is given in memory of their beloved father, grandfather and
great-grandfather, a long distance runner for the Pastime Athletic Club in the
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Samuel Rudin (1896- 1975)
THE ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON • NOVEMBER 6, 2011 An avid long distance runner and civic leader, Samuel Rudin rose from humble beginnings on New
York’s Lower East Side to become one of New York’s major builders and owners of real estate.
Rudin joined the Pastime Athletic Club in the Bronx in 1917 while a student at City College and
competed in long distance races as a member of the club through 1923. In 1925, he founded the
Rudin Management Company, a real estate firm which presently owns and manages 22 multi-story
apartment houses and 16 office buildings in Manhattan. Samuel Rudin was actively involved with
many charitable organizations in New York City, including the United Jewish Appeal, Federation of
Jewish Philanthropies, City College Fund and the Boy Scouts of America. In 1967, he was awarded
an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by Iona College in New Rochelle, New York. Today the Rudin
Family continues to play a major philanthropic role in New York City.
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10. asics.com PROUD SPONSOR OF THE
ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON
ESSENTIALS for RUNNERS
crowds cheer them up First Avenue (miles 16–20). The Willis Avenue Bridge takes run-
ners into the Bronx from mile 20 to 21, and they return to Manhattan via the Madison
Avenue Bridge, cruise down Fifth Avenue through Harlem and along “Museum Mile,”
and enter Central Park. The final miles include the Metropolitan Museum of Art,
Central Park South, Columbus Circle, and the world-famous Central Park finish.
Complete course and finish information is on pages 35–39.
SPECTATORS and FANS: JOIN IN and TUNE IN
This year there are more ways than ever for friends, family, and fans to join in all week
long:
• Run the Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff (Sunday, October 30, Central Park)
• Visit the ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
(Thursday, November 3 – Saturday, November 5, Javits Center)
• Watch the Marathon Opening Ceremony featuring the Parade of Nations and
Inaugural Hall of Fame Presentation and Poland Spring Presents the Marathon
Fireworks (Friday, November 4, Central Park)
• Run or walk the NYRR Dash to the Finish Line (5K) (Saturday, November 5)
• Attend the Marathon Eve Dinner (Saturday, November 5, Central Park)
• Get tickets for the Blue Line Lounge at the Marathon Pavilion (sold out)/Reserved
sound mind sound body
Grandstand Seating (Sunday, November 6, Central Park)
• Shop at Marathon Monday at the Marathon Pavilion
(Monday, November 7, Central Park)
More than two million spectators will line the marathon course on race day. Millions
more worldwide will tune in all week long to follow the race and Race Week events.
Here’s how your friends and family can tune in:
• Watch the local NBC4 New York race-day coverage, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. EST,
followed by the national NBC Sports coverage 2:00–4:00 p.m. (check local listings);
tune in from 125 countries around the world
• Get the NYRR ING New York City Marathon Mobile Spectator App, available
October 28 at the App Store and Android Market, with live streaming, runner
tracking, and much more
• Follow runners via Track My RunnersTM, available through ingnycmarathon.org
• Check out all the race-week action online at tv.nyrr.org
• Visit the marathon website, ingnycmarathon.org
Check the race-week schedule on pages 16–17, and the complete spectator and fan
information on page 41.
running releases more than just sweat
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11. RACE WEEK RACE WEEK
Information is subject to change; check ingnycmarathon.org for updates. NYRR DASH TO THE FINISH LINE (5K)
8:30 a.m., near the United Nations to Central Park. A 5K run for everyone, through the
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 streets of Manhattan with a finish at the Marathon finish line. Registration at nyrr.org
POLAND SPRING MARATHON KICKOFF (5M)
NYRR KIOSK
8:30 a.m., Central Park. Info and registration at nyrr.org
8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Central Park at West 67th Street
Sales of marathon merchandise for runners and fans
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
RUN WITH CHAMPIONS MARATHON EVE DINNER
9:30 a.m., Central Park. More than 1,000 NYC schoolchildren served by NYRR Youth 4:00–8:00 p.m., Central Park at West 67th Street and Central Park West
Programs race to the marathon finish line in Central Park. With entertainment provided by Clear Channel Radio; tickets at nyrr.org
ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (bib pickup until 7:00 p.m.)
Daylight savings time ends at 2:00 a.m. Set clocks back one hour Saturday night.
Jacob Javits Convention Center, Hall 3E (11th Avenue at 35th Street)
ENTERTAINMENT ON THE MAIN STAGE
NYRR FIVE BOROUGH BASH
Starting at 6:00 a.m., Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island
7:00 p.m., Bohemian National Hall, 321 East 73rd Street
A benefit to support NYRR Youth Programs; tickets at nyrr.org/fiveboroughbash MARATHON STARTS
See gatefold map for start times and start-area map. See ingnycmarathon.org for the
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 latest updates.
ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO
RESERVED GRANDSTAND SEATING
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (bib pickup until 7:00 p.m.)
9:00 a.m., Central Park at West 67th Street. Information and tickets at nyrr.org
Jacob Javits Convention Center, Hall 3E (11th Avenue at 35th Street)
BLUE LINE LOUNGE AT THE MARATHON PAVILION
INTERNATIONAL TASTE OF TRAVEL
9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Central Park West at 67th Street. Sold out.
2:00–5:00 p.m., Marathon Pavilion
A free reception featuring the food and culture of Wonderful Indonesia and Andalucía NYRR KIOSK
Central Park at West 67th Street. Sales of merchandise for runners and fans.
MARATHON OPENING CEREMONY FEATURING THE PARADE OF NATIONS
AND INAUGURAL HALL OF FAME PRESENTATION LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE FINISH LINE STAGE
6:00–8:00 p.m., Central Park. Celebrate the international diversity of the marathon 2:00–6:00 p.m., Central Park at West 67th Street
at a spectacular parade for runners and their friends and family from more than 100
countries. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7
MARATHON MONDAY AT THE MARATHON PAVILION
POLAND SPRING PRESENTS THE MARATHON FIREWORKS
7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Central Park at West 67th Street. Limited-edition finisher shirts,
7:15 p.m. (approximately), above the ING New York City Marathon finish line
sweatshirts, caps, and select 2011 ASICS apparel; Fond Memories finisher medal
engraving; sales of The New York Times special marathon results section; and Hospital
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
for Special Surgery Stretching Station. The NYRR Store (9 East 89th Street) will also
ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO
have limited-edition finisher gear and select ASICS apparel from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (bib pickup until 5:00 p.m.)
Jacob Javits Convention Center, Hall 3E (11th Avenue at 35th Street)
Visit ingnycmarathon.org to learn how to apply to the ING New York City Marathon 2012.
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12. TRAVEL EXPO
When making your travel plans, remember that you must arrive in time to pick up ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON
your race number in person at the expo (November 3–5) at the Jacob Javits HEALTH and FITNESS EXPO
Convention Center. JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER, HALL 3E (11TH AVE AT 35TH ST)
Anthony Travel is the Official Travel Provider of the ING New York City Marathon. LAST ENTRY FOR
With more than 20 years of experience in the sports travel industry and more than DATE EXPO HOURS NUMBER PICKUP
five years of travel experience with NYRR events, Anthony Travel works to ensure the
Thursday, November 3 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
best travel arrangements for race competitors and spectators. Go to AnthonyTravel.
com and search New York or call 800.736.6377. Friday, November 4 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 5 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTED RATES
at OFFICIAL MARATHON HOTELS
The expo features the Marathon Store Presented by ASICS, plus more than 100
Stay at official marathon hotels at an exclusive discounted rate by making your reser-
vendors and exhibitors. It is free and open to the public.
vations through Anthony Travel. Hotels have been specially reviewed and selected by
marathon and sports travel experts familiar with New York and the ING New York City
Marathon.
NUMBER/PACKET PICKUP
• Your registration card is available in your profile; you must print out a copy and
BENEFITS EXCLUSIVE TO GUESTS OF ANTHONY TRAVEL INCLUDE: bring it with you to the expo. No smartphone versions of the registration card will
• Discounted rates at hotels located near the finish line be accepted.
• 24/7 access to an endurance travel expert while in New York for the Marathon • You must pick up your race materials in person with acceptable photo identifica-
• Race start and expo transportation complimentary for registered participants who tion (see below) at the expo. We do not mail materials, distribute them at New York
make reservations at the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott or New York Marriott Road Runners, or give them out on race day.
at the Brooklyn Bridge • Residents of the United States and Puerto Rico must show state– or federal
• One-stop resource for all your travel needs including air fare and ground government–issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport.
transportation Non-U.S. residents, including Canadian residents, must show a valid passport;
national identification cards are not accepted.
Please note: Hotels require a two-night minimum stay; rates do not include tax;
• You will pick up your race number/B-Tag, D-Tag (wheelchair/handcycle entrants
additional fees may apply depending upon occupancy and special requests.
only), baggage sticker, instructions, and official clear UPS race-day baggage bag.
View complete hotel descriptions, photographs, maps, and amenities at
On race day, this bag will serve as your official baggage bag; you will not be able
AnthonyTravel.com (search New York).
to enter Fort Wadsworth with any other bag.
• The Help Desk in the registration area will accept cancellations and will be able to
DISNEY on BROADWAY TICKETS
update your personal information and resolve any other questions.
Experience Broadway in New York! Anthony Travel has secured discounted Disney on
• Please fill out the medical information on the back of your race number/B-Tag.
Broadway ticket rates for guests of the ING New York City Marathon to see The Lion
King and Mary Poppins. Information and ticket reservations at AnthonyTravel.com
(search New York).
ALSO at THE EXPO
NYRR ROAD TO THE FINISH MARATHON THEATER PRESENTED BY ING
This exciting new cinematic experience at the expo showcases the 26.2-mile journey
of the ING New York City Marathon. Filmed in a 360° panoramic style reflecting the
runner’s viewpoint, the experience follows the famed blue line through the five
boroughs to the finish line in Central Park. In addition to educating runners about
the course, the narrated experience will include appearances by guest commentators.
The film will be shown for free at multiple times daily at the expo.
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14. West 68th East 68th
West 67th FINISH East 67th
West 66th East 66th
West 65th East 65th
EXPO West 64th
ING New York CityMile 25
East 64th
EXPO
SHUTTLE West 63rd Matathon Course
Mile 26
East 63rd
West 68th East 68th
SHUTTLE BUS
West 62nd East 62nd
BUS West 61st Central Park
West 67th
East 61st
FINISH East 67th
West 66th East 66th
ROUTES
ROUTES West 60th
West 59th
East 60th
West 65th
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West 58th East 58th
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Matathon Course East 63rd
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West 57th East 57th
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SHUTTLE BUS
West 56th West 62nd
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West 48th West 55th
East 48th E East 55th
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Sheraton
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Grand Central West 51st East 51st
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West 50th East 50th
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East 48th
West 39th West 47th
East 39th East 47th
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West 37th East 37th East 45th
West 36th East 36th
West 44th Grand Central East 44th
West 35th East 35th
West 43rd Terminal East 43rd
West 42nd
West 33rd Penn East 33rd
West 41st East 41st
West 32nd Station East 32nd
West 40th East 40th
See your results in The New York Times,
West 31st East 31st
West 39th East 39th
Manhattan Hotel Route Transit Hub Route West 38th East 38th
DROP-OFFS Javits Center
West 37th
West 36th
Monday, Nov. 7. East 37th
East 36th
Javits Center Penn Station: southwest corner of Seventh
West 35th East 35th
Pickup and drop-off location Ave. at W. 34th Street
Pickup and drop-off location For a rundown of this year’s race —
East side of location only
Drop-off Eighth Ave. between W. 44th GrandDrop-off location only
Central Terminal: northwest corner including the names, times and
and 45th streets, in front of Milford Plaza of E. 42nd Street at Lexington Ave., in 33rd
West Penn East 33rd
Pickup location only front of the Grand Hyatt
Pickup location only
positions of finishers — be sure
Southeast corner of Eighth Ave. at W. 49th West 32nd Station to turn to The Times. East 32nd
Street in front of the Days Midtown Hotel Penn Station: northwest corner of Seventh
Ave. at W. 31st Street West 31st East 31st
National pre-event coverage in
East side of Eighth Ave. between W. 52nd
Javits Center The New York Times sports section
and 53rd streets
Manhattan Hotel Route
*Guests of Brooklyn and LaGuardia hotels
TransitMonday, October 31, 2011.
on
Hub Route
Northwest corner of Eighth Ave. at will be picked up and dropped off in front
W. 57th Street of the hotels.
PICKUPS
Northwest corner of Seventh Ave. at Pickup and drop-o location Pickup and drop-o location
W. 56th Street
Drop-o location only Drop-o location only
West side of Seventh Ave. between W. 52nd and
53rd streets, across from Sheraton New York Pickup location only Pickup location only
Northwest corner of Broadway at W. 49th Street
South side of W. 45th Street between Broadway
and Eighth Ave., in front of the Marriot Marquis
Javits Center
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15. FROM OUR MEDICAL DIRECTOR FROM OUR MEDICAL DIRECTOR
STAY SAFE and HEALTHY in TRAINING packet at the start of a race. If you’re running a half-marathon or marathon, take
and on RACE DAY another salt packet at the halfway point. After the race, drink a sports drink that has
BY STUART WEISS, MD, NYRR MEDICAL DIRECTOR some sodium, and eat salted foods.
Running is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself, but as in any sport, DRINK FOR THIRST. If you feel thirsty while running or racing, have 4 to 8 ounces
there can be health and medical risks. Follow these tips to stay safe. of fluid (preferably a sports drink that has some sodium in it) at an aid station or
whenever you feel that you need it. If you aren’t thirsty, don’t feel compelled to drink.
HAVE A PHYSICAL EXAM BEFORE YOU START A REGULAR EXERCISE If you can’t use thirst as a guide, drink no more than a cup (8 ounces) of fluid every
PROGRAM. Tell your physician the planned volume and intensity of your training and 30 minutes. Do not overdrink. Overhydrating can lead to hyponatremia (low blood
racing. Be as clear and precise as possible; for example: “I plan to start a walk/run sodium); this condition can lead to nausea, fatigue, vomiting, weakness, sleepiness,
program and gradually build up to running. My goal is to run a five-hour marathon in and—in the most severe instances—seizures, coma, and death. Before you run, check
November.” The exam should also include a discussion with your doctor about health the color of your urine: It should be pale yellow, like lemonade. Dark-colored urine
risks based on your family and personal health history. (like tea) indicates dehydration; completely clear urine may indicate overhydration.
In training, weigh yourself before and after your runs to get a sense of how much to
HAVE AN ANNUAL PHYSICAL, NO MATTER HOW HEALTHY YOUR LIFESTYLE. drink to replace the fluids lost. You should aim to weigh the same or no more than 2
Many conditions and syndromes are unrelated to your exercise level and have mild or percent less after you train. You’ll need to drink more in warm, humid weather than on
vague symptoms or no symptoms at all. If you’re over 40, get an exercise stress test, a cool, dry day.
and follow up after the exam by getting any other tests that are recommended. See
your doctor immediately at any time if you experience new chest pain, pressure, un- AVOID NSAIDS (NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS) starting 24
usual sweating, or shortness of breath. Less urgently, see a sports medicine physician hours before your race. These drugs, which include ibuprofen and naproxen sodium,
if you feel any pain while running that causes you to change your form. can limit blood flow to the kidneys, increasing the risk of low sodium (hyponatremia).
You can start taking them again six hours after the race. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a
USE CAFFEINE CAUTIOUSLY BEFORE RACES. If you habitually drink a cup or safe alternative before and during the race.
two of coffee or tea in the morning before you run or race, or consume a caffeine-
containing energy gel during a run, feel free to do the same on race day. If you don’t DON’T TAKE ANTI-DIARRHEAL OR COLD MEDICINES ON RACE DAY. These
normally use caffeine before or during your run, don’t do so on race day; you may drugs can have a dehydrating effect.
experience dehydration or stomach upset. Some research suggests that the caffeine
equivalent of two cups of coffee can limit blood flow to the heart during exercise. ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR BODY—DON’T OVEREXTEND. Train sensibly—
Discuss your risk with your doctor so you can make the best decision. increase the distance and speed of your runs gradually, and recover by resting and
refueling between hard workouts—so that you don’t dig yourself into a hole. Working
CONSIDER TAKING A BABY ASPIRIN BEFORE YOU RUN OR RACE. Some with a coach or training group can help you stay within safe and healthy parameters.
doctors recommend a daily baby aspirin (81 mg) to runners to reduce the risk of Listen to your body. Don’t ignore feelings of illness. An “off” or “just not right” feeling
sudden death while running due to clumps of platelets forming in the blood. Discuss can be a sign of a serious medical problem. The marathon medical team is available at
this risk with your doctor so that you can make an informed and responsible decision. the start, every mile along the course, and at the finish. Most runners who spend time
at a medical aid station are able to finish the race.
TAKE SALT BEFORE AND DURING RUNS AND RACES OF 10K OR LONGER,
unless salt is contraindicated by your doctor. Consume salty foods in the days leading ON RACE DAY. Make sure your friends and family know the Runner Information
up to the run or race, and ingest common table salt before and during your work- Hotline number: 800.496.6193. They can call that number if they’re unsure of your
out or race to maintain the body’s water-to-sodium balance. Take one fast-food salt whereabouts after the race; they must know your race number.
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16. START
RACE NUMBER and B-TAG
All ING New York City Marathon 2011 participants must wear an official race number/
B-Tag on their outer layer of clothing. Numbers must be fully visible at all times (not
cut, folded or obscured), or runners risk disqualification.
START COLOR
This area will be blue, orange, or green, indicating your start
village and start line. Athletes with disabilities will meet in,
and proceed to the start from, the AWD staging area.
WAVE
Your Wave number (1, 2, or 3) will be indicated.
• Wave 1 starts at 9:40 a.m.*
• Wave 2 starts at 10:10 a.m.*
• Wave 2 starts at 10:40 a.m.*
* Times are subject to change. Check ingnycmarathon.org
for updates.
RACE NUMBER
The first one or two digits in front of the dash on your race
number indicate which corral (1-66) you are assigned to.
Corrals are not open until a wave is called to staging.
Before attaching your number to your race shirt, please fill out your medical infor-
mation on the back in case of emergency. Then, using the four pins provided, pin
INGNYCM11 B_Tag Instruct.qxp:Layout 1 6/30/11 number onto 1
each corner of your 5:06 PM Page the front of your shirt, and make sure the number is
clearly visible at all times.
RACE NUMBER INSTRUCTIONS
The sticker affixed to the bottom left of your race number contains information about
you as specified in your race application. If there are any serious errors in this informa-
tion, visit the Help Desk at the expo to make a correction.
A ll ING New York City Marathon 2011 participants must wear an
• Name
official race number on their outer layer of clothing. Numbers must Midtown Manhattan bus
be fully visible at all times Gender folded or obscured), or runners
• (not cut,
Departure Time
risk disqualification. • Age
• Nationality
Start Color
• Race number
Staten Island Ferry
This area will be orange, green, Departure Time
• Transportation assignment.
or blue. This indicates which
Start Line you will be crossing
If blank, you are not assigned
and the village in Fort Wadsworth
to official transportation.
where your runner amenities, New Jersey bus
baggage trucks, and corrals are.
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The sticker affixed to the bottom left of your race number contains
information about you as specified in your race application. If