Welcome to the Achilles 2024 NYC Marathon Weekend

Welcome to the 2024 Achilles New York City Marathon Weekend! We are so excited to welcome athletes, military veterans, guides and Team Achilles charity entrants to the big apple. We celebrate each and every one of your incredible journeys to the New York City Marathon start line.

Here you will find a schedule of weekend events, course resources from New York Road Runners, answers to frequently asked questions and more!

If you have not yet officially signed up as an Achilles member, please do so by registering via our Rosterfy system here.

We want to see all of your amazing photos from this weekend! Remember to tag us in your posts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and X and use the official #GoAchilles hashtag in your posts.

We are so honored to be a part of your NYC Marathon experience and we are rooting for you all the way. We hope you all have an incredible weekend. Go Achilles!

Marathon Weekend Itinerary

10:00 AM - 7:30 PM TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (11th Avenue at West 36th Street).
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (11th Avenue at West 36th Street).
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Achilles Pre-Marathon Celebration, Hard Rock Cafe Times Square
*Invite only for athletes, guides and charity runners. Details will be emailed to eligible participants.
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (11th Avenue at West 36th Street).
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Achilles NYC Chapter Shakeout run in Central Park, meeting at Engineers Gate on the corner of 90th and 5th Avenue
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Handcycle and wheelchair equipment loading at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center at 8:30 AM until 1:00 PM (11th Avenue at 37th Street. Loading will promptly end at 1:00 PM)
*Achilles Freedom Team: Please contact Janet Patton (jpatton@achillesinternational.org) for Saturday Itinerary.
*International Chapters: Please contact Karen Lewis (klewis@achillesinternational.org) for luncheon details.
Race day!
4:45 AM Achilles 8:22 AM Start bus departure (Wheelchairs, Handcycles and Select Ambulatory AWD) Buses promptly depart 5th Ave and 37th St at 4:45 AM
5:30 AM Achilles 9:10 AM Start bus departure depart 5th Ave and 38th St. at 5:30 AM sharp
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Yell “Go Achilles!“ at our cheer stations at 94th and 1st avenue in Manhattan, and 44th Drive and 21st Street in Long Island City

Race Course Tips

Find the official TCS New York City Marathon course map including information about amenities, medical aid, and more via New York Road Runners website here. More information for Athletes with Disabilities (AWD) can be found here.

For race course tips for Achilles athletes with disabilities, view our blog and see top tips below.

Handcyclists: Please ensure to stay behind the lead pace vehicle at all times. Handcycle athletes are not permitted to finish the marathon in under 1:35 minutes due to NYRR course rules and safety.
Achilles Athletes: If your guide is unable to complete the race, please note there is an emergency guide exchange point where they can switch with another trained guide at mile 13.8 (Vernon Boulevard and 48th Avenue in Queens).
Guides: Due to the overwhelming amount of crowd support at this race, it can be particularly loud causing athletes to experience sensory overload and get distracted. Guides should be mindful of this and ensure to speak loudly and provide more tactile feedback, such as pulling harder on the tether, depending on the athlete’s preference.

Join us at the Achilles Cheer Stations!

Bring your signs, whistles, cow bells and your loudest cheering voices to our official cheer stations to support and cheer on our members during the big race!

Achilles Cheer Station #1: 94th and 1st Avenue in Manhattan

Achilles Cheer Station #2: 44th Drive and 21st Street in Long Island City

*Graphic of a map that shows the approximate locations of the Achilles Cheer stations along the course.*

**Share Your Story!**

We want to hear YOUR story. Are you running, walking or rolling your first marathon this fall? Your tenth? Has Achilles made a positive impact on your life? Fill out the questionnaire below and you may be featured on Achilles digital channels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Guides

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Athletes with Disabilities

Find key information for registering as an Achilles athlete with a disability (AWD).

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Team Achilles Charity Runners

Find key information for racing to benefit Achilles.

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