New York City Marathon

Five bridges, five boroughs and 2 million spectators make this a race like no other.

New York City skyline
  • 01 November 2009
  • Marathon

The ING New York City Marathon® is one of the world’s largest and most famous road races and one that many say is the most exciting in the world. Starting on Staten Island you cross the huge expanse of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge into the diverse communities of Brooklyn before running along the streets of Manhattan.

New York marathon - Stephen Oliver 'Having lived with asthma for most of my life, it seemed appropriate to run for Asthma UK in the amazing atmosphere that is the New York City Marathon.'

Steve Oliver, New York City Marathon 2004

Join the Asthma UK Team!

As part of the Asthma UK Team you will receive:

  • help and guidance with the application process
  • access to the Asthma UK Runner Support site with training schedules, an online coach and team forum
  • a free Asthma UK running vest
  • and a chance to meet up with the rest of the team in New York

How to enter...

Man and woman running in Asthma UK t-shirts.
  • Guaranteed entries for the 2009 ING New York City Marathon are available in conjunction with a travel package of your choosing from our tour operator, Sports Tours International. You can choose between a flight and entry package, acommodation and entry package, and a full package.
  • Asthma UK does not apply a sponsorship target to these places, however if you are able to fundraise you may be eligible for reimbursements towards your travel and entry costs.
  • You can also apply to the official New York Marathon ballot from February 2009 to try to secure your own place in the event. Visit www.ingnycmarathon.com for more information.
  • For more details about our guaranteed places and an application form please contact us on 0800 121 62 55, or email the Asthma UK Marathon Team.


Get your info pack
Or, use your own place to support us.
Call:   0800 121 62 55
Email:   nymarathon@asthma.org.uk