It’s the TCS New York City Marathon Weekend!
Come out and cheer on cur Team TAPS runners!

They have not only trained and fundraised for many months, but 10 Team TAPS runners are coming to the Big Apple to pound the pavement for 26.2 miles to honor and celebrate the lives of their fallen heroes in the famous New York City Marathon!! For them, it is more than a medal!
Please join TAPS staff member, Marie Campbell, this weekend in cheering them on to the finish! She will have paddle fans and pom poms in hand! Details for the weekend's events are below.
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.
We hope you can join us for this fun and heart-filled weekend! Of course, if have TAPS attire, we please ask that you wear it. If not, TAPS paddle fans will be in plenty of supply!
For any questions or concerns, reply to this email or call us at  800-959-8277 and ask for the Community Relations Department.