[TFBubendorfer]

Can anyone point me to a list of races that are accepted for your qualifying time?

[Larry Brent]

Originally Posted by TFBubendorfer

Can anyone point me to a list of races that are accepted for your qualifying time?

On the application form it simply says a time 'that is certifiable online'. If they are accepting Waterford HM I'd say it may be simply that - they just check the result online. Perhaps they also check that it's certified by the governing body but don't know for sure.

[Marthastew]

Originally Posted by Larry Brent

Thanks I only applied on Friday. As you mentioned results were verified in feb/march, was there an earlier date for applying for guaranteed entry than the April 23rd general closing date? If so I missed it and wasted 8euro! The race i used would be accepted. Thanks again.

If they accepted your application then hopefully you'll be fine, I don't know if there was a seperate closing date.
I sent them a frantic email after I applied with the link to my results etc, they did reply and said it would take three weeks.
Fingers crossed

[Larry Brent]

Got the PFO e-mail. So e-mailed them, go this reply:

This is an auto reply. We'll reply to your email as soon as possible.

You can check your profile on-line at https://registration.ingnycmarathon.org/Login.aspx with your username and password. Emails should be going out all day April 26th.
But for those who put a fast qualifying time on your marathon application for guaranteed entry, it will take us about two week to verify your time and update your status from non-guarantee entry to ACCEPTED (even if verify your fast time AFTER the drawing date).

[SDARBS]

Must be my lucky week, found a confirmation email in my junk mail folder... I'm in. Hadn't really expected to get, would love to do it but might have to defer...

[Brianderunner]

Originally Posted by SDARBS

Must be my lucky week, found a confirmation email in my junk mail folder... I'm in. Hadn't really expected to get, would love to do it but might have to defer...

Well done. I'm considering deferring too but having to pay the entry fee (340 dollars) again in 2013 to do so is putting me off. Not sure if i'm ready for another marathon training cycle.

[average_runner]

Such an expensive race, deferring must hurt. I was praying i wouldnt get it this year on my third attempt, thank god i didnt. Be running it for sure now next year

[potsy11]

Anyone else out there got an entry or doing it through a charity....Looks like numbers are way down from previous years!

I'm in either way.

[Marthastew]

I'm running it with another friend, we got in through GFA time.
Reminds me I need to book hotel, flights etc soon

[kat2171]

Any advice from anyone that has done the marathon before on transport options. I am staying on west 57th street
Will prob get ferry out. Just wondering how early.. I seem to have a choice from 5.30 to 7.30..
Also have option of 5.30 bus from midtown (42nd street)...
Any advice?

[pgmcpq]

Originally Posted by kat2171

Any advice from anyone that has done the marathon before on transport options. I am staying on west 57th street
Will prob get ferry out. Just wondering how early.. I seem to have a choice from 5.30 to 7.30..
Also have option of 5.30 bus from midtown (42nd street)...
Any advice?

Suggest the ferry. From your location you have a straight subwY ride down to the ferry. Terminal and boat have bathrooms so it is a nicer ride. Prepare to hang about on Staten island for a few hours. 630 is a safe time allowing plenty of time for a relaxed trip. Good luck.

[Marthastew]

I've booked the hotel and am just about to research flights.... Anyone on here booked filghts already? Aer lingus, Delta and United/Continental fly non-stop I think?

[pgmcpq]

My guess is everyone got the email but in case:

Bottom line is you can no longer check a bag for the NY marathon. Anything you bring to the start will be left behind or you have to carry with you. Not really too happy about this. I like my own food/dry clothes post race.

The New Race-Day Experience

•You can bring clothing and food with you to the start area in a clear plastic bag that you'll receive at the expo. The difference this year is that you will not be able to check this bag for transport to the finish.
•Thanks to a major new initiative with Goodwill Industries and UPS, you will be able to leave warm-up clothing at Fort Wadsworth to be donated to provide a positive benefit to the community.
•You can communicate with friends and family, free of charge, at new NYRR "Call Home" stations at the start and the finish.
•Shortly after you cross the finish line, you'll receive a United Airlines and Foot Locker Heatsheet and Recovery Bag presented by Hospital for Special Surgery. Then upon exiting the park, you'll receive a water-repellent, hooded, and fleece-lined Marathon Finish Line Poncho.
•Shortly after you exit the park, you'll be able to reunite with your loved ones in our new and improved Family Reunion area.

[jahaco]

How can any of this be an improvement? I'm sure the poncho will be a great souvenir but it looks to me like the organisers are just being cheap!

[pgmcpq]

Originally Posted by jahaco

How can any of this be an improvement? I'm sure the poncho will be a great souvenir but it looks to me like the organisers are just being cheap!

In fairness, the issue of baggage collection has been a problem for years. There are simply too many people and not enough space after the finish so it could take 30 minutes to get a bag. Meanwhile they need to clear the park asap to make room for more finishers coming. It is not really that cheap solution. The are responding to complaints - even if I don't agree with the response.