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By Citysearch Editors, New York

Photo by Oscar Perez
Photo by Oscar Perez
New York Marathon: Where to watch and what to do from start to finish.
On This Page: The Main Event, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Pt. 1, Manhattan, Pt. 2

The Main Event

  1. New York City Marathon


    On your mark, get set--go see the race.

Brooklyn

After crossing over the Verrazano Narrows Bridge from Staten Island, runners head up Fourth Avenue, over to Bed-Stuy along Lafayette Avenue, and then through Williamsburg and Greenpoint via Bedford and Manhattan avenues.

  1. Bridgeview Diner

    9011 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
    Grab breakfast and a cup of coffee to go to keep you warm while you watch the race.

  2. Brooklyn Academy of Music

    30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY
    Several mid-race weddings have been held here.

  3. Olea

    171 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY
    Enjoy a Mediterranean brunch at this Fort Greene staple.

  4. Rosemary's Greenpoint Tavern

    188 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY
    Thousands of pounding feet just making your hangover worse? Order up a 32-ounce Styrofoam cup of Bud at this dive.

  5. Supercore

    305 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY
    After watching all that running, relax with some sake, Japanese snacks and ambient music at this intimate Williamsburg bar.

  6. Enid's

    560 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
    Cheer the runners on to Queens, then settle into Williamsburg's hipster HQ for a bite.

  7. McCarren Park

    Bedford Ave and N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY
    Pack a picnic and watch the race from this green Williamsburg oasis.

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Queens

The Pulaski Bridge takes runners not only into Queens (though just for two miles), but also past the half-way marker of the race.

  1. P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center

    22-25 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY
    Get a little art fix while waiting for the runners.

  2. The Creek and the Cave

    10-93 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY
    Rest your bones with a beer and a Cal-Mex meal in this cavernous cafe's big garden patio.

  3. Tournesol

    50-12 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY
    Proclaim your felicitations while lunching on bistro fare.

  4. Dominie's Hoek

    48-17 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY
    Enjoy American grub from this restaurant and bar's outdoor patio.

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Manhattan, Pt. 1

Marathoners first enter Manhattan by crossing the Queensboro Bridge, run up First Avenue to 115th Street and then into the Bronx.

  1. Bar Coastal

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    1495 1st Ave, New York, NY
    Imagine you're relaxing on a California beach--while your buddies sweat it out on First Avenue.

  2. O'Flanagan's: Irish Sports Bar

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    1215 1st Ave, New York, NY
    Fire up your rooting spirit up at this Irish pub.

  3. Maya

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    1191 1st Ave, New York, NY
    Margaritas and high-end Mexican are surefire energy sources.

  4. Pongal Restaurant

    1154 1st Ave, New York, NY
    Show healthy solidarity by eating vegetarian Indian food.

  5. Sushi Seki

    1143 1st Ave, New York, NY
    Some people learn to control their breathing--you've learned to control chopsticks.

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Manhattan, Pt. 2

The race to the finish heads down Fifth Avenue, into Central Park, out along Central Park South to Columbus Circle and then back into the park.

  1. Marcus Garvey Park

    120th St to 124th St, New York, NY
    In recent years, the break for the finish has been made here at mile 22, where viewing is wide open.

  2. Central Park

    5th Ave to Central Park W and 59th St to 110th St, New York, NY
    The runners enter the park at 90th Street: Grab a bench and watch them go by.

  3. The Boathouse Cafe

    E 72nd St & Park Dr N, New York, NY
    Brunch right on the home stretch at this scenic cafe in the park.

  4. Tavern on the Green

    Central Park W, New York, NY
    The Finish Line Banquet happens at this Central Park fixture.

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