Friday, November 1, 2019, 4 p.m. | Opening Ceremonies and Parade of Nations
TAPS has four of our runners (all surviving family members) participating. This special event takes place in Central Park south of the finish line. Spectators must enter Central Park at West 63rd Street and Central Park West.
The
event opens for seating at 4:00 p.m
., the pre-show begins at 4:45 p.m.; and the
Parade of Nations begins at 5:30 p.m.
, followed by the TCS New York City Marathon Fireworks Presented by Poland Spring. Bags are subject to inspection. We suggest no more than one bag per guest, no larger than a woman's purse. The festivities are free and open to everyone. Seating is first come, first served until capacity is reached.
Sunday, November 3, 2019, 12 - 6 p.m. | Race Day!
Marie will be on site at 12 p.m. near Central Park between mile 25 and 26
(closer to mile 26) before you get to Columbus Circle. You can stay for a couple of hours or stay all day to not only cheer on Team TAPS runners, but all runners!! It’s a come and go! Of course, paddle fans will be in hand!!
Give Marie a call or text at 817-291-8519,
and she can tell you exactly where she is located.