New York City Marathon

  • Date: 4 November 2012
  • Location: New York City, USA
  • Distance: 26.2 miles

Take on the Big Apple in 2012 - entries now open!

For a limited time only: book your place before Tuesday 14 February and receive £50 off the booking fee and £50 off per person per package!

Leonard Cheshire Disability works closely with tour operator Sports Tours International to make sure your New York Marathon experience is as stress-free as possible.

When you book any New York Marathon package with Sports Tours before 14 February, you will receive £50 off the normal booking fee and £50 off the cost of your chosen package. More details can be found in the New York City Marathon brochure: click on the Resources tab above.

About the Marathon

Events Running New York
From Brooklyn to the Bronx this 26.2 mile course takes in all the New York City highlights, offering sensational views of the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings and the opportunity to run through the beautiful surroundings of Central Park. New Yorkers love their marathon and the incredible buzz you’ll experience from the stadium-like crowds as you enter Manhattan is not to be missed!

Event Details
We want to make your trip to New York hassle-free, leaving you to concentrate on having a fantastic marathon experience!

Through our experienced tour operator, we are able to organise your entry into the marathon, flights, transfers and accommodation. You will pay a deposit of £200 when you sign up and race entry fee of £299 (£249 if you book before 14 Feb), with the remainder of your trip costs payable to our tour operator 12 weeks before you fly (trip costs vary according to your choice of hotel and length of stay in NYC).

How we will support you

We will help you to fundraise for Leonard Cheshire Disability and, depending on which package you choose, if you hit one of the fundraising targets below, all you could have to pay is the deposit and race entry!

Sponsorship raised Amount we will reimburse
£1,500 £500
£2,000 £750
£2,500 £1,000
£3,000 £1,250

Please download the New York Marathon 2012 brochure for full details: click the Resources tab above.

Events Running New York
As a team member you will:
  • Be armed with professionally designed marathon training schedules and nutritional advice to get you race fit for the big day
  • Be fully supported with fundraising plans and ideas and advice from our experienced fundraising team whenever you need it
  • Stand out from the crowd in your exclusive Leonard Cheshire Disability running kit
  • Receive a 10% discount voucher for running retailer Up & Running to help you get kitted out for the day
  • Most importantly – have an unforgettable experience!

Further information

Simply download the information pack (click on the Resources tab above) and once you've chosen the package to suit you, book online - not forgetting to mention Leonard Cheshire Disability!

Alternatively, you can call the Events Team on 0870 420 4301 or email for more information.

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