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.

NEW 2023 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.

• Part one, The Race, illustrates the history and route of the most famous race in the world, including race strategies by coach Fulvio Massini, as well as accounts from other famous athletes, such as Peter Ciaccia, Orlando Pizzolato, Franca Fiacconi, George Hirsch, German Silva, and Alex Zanardi.
• Part two, New York, is given over to the needs of the runner in town for the race: how to get around; where to go shopping for running gear; advice on what to do - and not do - in the days leading up to the race; and the best places to watch the race for spectators.
• Part three, Run and the City, is devoted to running in New York and can also be used by runners who aren’t taking part in the marathon. If you’re on holiday in the Big Apple and are looking for the ‘right’ places to train in Central Park or perhaps take part in some races locally to add a few medals to your collection, then this section is for you.

Second Edition - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Prologue
How to use this guide

Start

Part One / The Race

The Course
Map
Mile by Mile
The history of the NYC Marathon
How to take part
Race Week
Before the Race
Race Day
After the Race
Race Strategy
Walking (the whole) NYC Marathon
How and where to watch the race
Spectators guide
Step by step along the route
One last piece of advice
Marathon Voices
Peter Ciaccia
Franca Fiacconi
Runar Gundersen
George Hirsch
Orlando Pizzolato
Francesca Porcellato
Sébastien Samson
Germán Silva
Alex Zanardi
A story told through bibs
The marathon and disabled athletes
A medal like no other
Volunteers

Part Two // New York

Welcome to New York
The essentials
Getting around the city
Essential info
Being a New Yorker
Travel tips
Where to sleep (before the marathon)
City itineraries
Out and about in New York before the marathon
Around New York after the marathon
The East Village: The Most Rock’n’Roll Neighborhood in Town
Shopping (just for runners)

Part Three // Run and the City

Running in New York
Central Park
Reservoir Loop
North Loop
NYRR 4 Miles
South Loop
Complete Loop
Running Teams

Finish

//// Appendices

Race Day: a photo book
Additional resources
Bibliography
Movies
Podcasts
Websites & Social Feeds
Medal table
Race Day Temperatures