The Never-Ending Run: The complete guide to the New York City Marathon: the history, the race, the info, the tips and the wonders of the most famous marathon in the world. Hardcover – April 16, 2025

NEW 2025 EXTENDED EDITION! Updated and revised!Extreme race, city festival, global phenomenon - the New York Marathon is much more than a never-ending run. On top of the 50,000 plus participants who actually run the race, it’s an event that involves millions of people when you include the thousands of volunteers, the hundreds of thousands of supporters lining the streets of the metropolis par excellence, and the global TV audience watching at home.The Never-Ending Run aims to give a 360° explanation and tell the story of one of the most famous marathons in the world, starting with a mile-by-mile description of the race, including first-hand experiences.On the back of the story of the race, there follows a guide to New York specially dedicated to runners and all their shopping and tourism needs, along with scores of interesting facts and stats.The Never-Ending Run recounts the history of the New York City Marathon, provides intriguing insights and explains how to participate and properly prepare for the race- all without overlooking essential tips and suggestions for enjoying life, and your break, in the Big Apple.NEW 2025 EXTENDED and REVISED EditionPreface to the 2025 editionIntroHow to use this guideStartPart One / The RaceThe CourseMapMile by MileThe history of the NYC MarathonHow to take partRace WeekBefore the RaceRace DayAfter the RaceRace StrategyRace VisualizationWalking the Entire NYC MarathonHow and where to watch the raceSpectators guideStep by step along the routeOne last piece of adviceMarathon VoicesPeter CiacciaMarco FacciFranca FiacconiRunar GundersenGeorge HirschOrlando PizzolatoFrancesca PorcellatoSébastien SamsonGermán SilvaAlex ZanardiA story told through bibsThe marathon and disabled athletesA medal like no otherVolunteersPart Two // New YorkWelcome to New YorkThe essentialsGetting around the cityEssential infoBeing a New YorkerTravel tipsGetting to New YorkWhere to sleep (before the marathon)Discovering New YorkNew York BasicsManhattanBrooklynNew York SpecialsManhattanBrooklynQueens & the BronxNew York: off the beaten pathManhattanBrooklynQueens & the BronxCity itinerariesOut and about in New York before the marathonAround New York after the marathonThe East Village: The Most Rock’n’Roll Neighborhood in TownFoodEating in ManhattanEating in BrooklynFunGoing out in ManhattanGoing out in BrooklynParty like a New YorkerShopping (just for runners)One more thingPart Three /// Run and the CityRunning in New YorkCentral ParkReservoir LoopNorth LoopNYRR 4 MilesSouth LoopComplete LoopRunning TeamsNew York Road Runners racesUnited Airlines NYC HalfRBC Brooklyn HalfCitizens Queens 10KNew Balance Bronx 10 MilesNYRR Staten Island HalfOther racesFinish//// AppendicesRace DayI Run NYAdditional resourcesBibliographyMoviesPodcastsWebsites & Social FeedsMedal tableRace Day TemperaturesAbout The Never-Ending RunAuthor & ContributorsThanks!Let’s keep in touch!One small favor Read more