NYC MARATHON Freebies & Events
The 2025 New York City Marathon is the 54th edition of the annual marathon race in New York City, scheduled on Sunday November 2nd. There are so many events and freebies for runners both before and after the race.
If you aren’t running, highly recommend you cheer on the big day! For cheering, some of the most fun spots are UES & Brooklyn!
BEFORE THE RACE: SHAKEOUT RUNS, POP-UPS AND MORE:
Multi-Day
NYC Marathon Expo: at Javits Center (bib pick up, samples, etc.) (Oct 30 – Nov 1)
Shopify x Endorphins NYC Marathon Pop-Up (October 31 - Nov 3): Enjoy shakeout runs, free medal engravings, portraits and more (Shopify NY at 131 Greene St)
New Balance Run House (Oct 31 - Nov 1): Runners and supporters can get race day ready with a runner’s lounge, cafe, hair station, photo moment and more (214 Lafayette St)
Paragon Sports: Free Race Shirt Customization (October 25 - November 1) Come by and get your name on your race shirt: bring your own or purchase one (867 Broadway) + Medal Engraving (November 2 - 3)
Harlem Run House (November 1 - 3): Shakeout runs, cheer stations, after parties and medal engraving (246 Malcom X Blvd)
Friday, October 31:
NYRR Opening Ceremony: Parade of Nations & fireworks Friday starting 4pm, fireworks 6:30pm (CPW & 63rd)
Saturday, Nov 1:
Lululemon Running Gives: The Bronx Shakeout Run 10a-11:30a followed by light bites, recovery, sign making (2422 Third Ave)
National Blood Clot Alliance Shakeout Run with HOKA 10a with elite runner Sage Canaday ft. goodie bags from HOKA + NBCA and NYC bagels! (Limited to 50 people.) (579 5th Avenue)
Kinesis x Fueling Forward | NYC Marathon Weekend Shakeout & Coffee: 9:30a Easy 5 km Shakeout from Joe Coffee through Central Park and back, with free coffee & giveaways (187 Columbus Ave)
Shake it Out at House of Sport (Jersey City): 9a-11a Join in-store for a pre-race NYC marathon shakeout run, guided recovery session, and last-minute race-day essentials!
Sunday, Nov 2:
CHEER ZONES & SPECTATOR EVENTS DURING THE RACE:
Mile 14: Cheer Station with lululemon (11-11 44th Dr, Queens)
Mile 19: Charity Cheer Zone, First Avenue and 120th Street (Miles 19-20)
Helium Mobile Helium Mobile Marathon of Free Pizza Bagels in Williamsburg: Free pizza bagels, a live DJ, sign-making, and good vibes. (265 Union Ave)
Fun general cheering spots: UES, Downtown Brooklyn/Fort Greene, Williamsburg, and Central Park (*not finish line)
AFTER THE RACE:
Free Medal Engraving:
Medal Engraving at Nike House of Innovation (November 2 - 4): Sun: 3-7pm, Mon & Tues: 10a-6pm (650 5th Ave)
Paragon Sports Medal Engraving (November 2 - 3): Sun: 3pm-7pm, Mon: 11am-7pm (867 Broadway)
Medal Engraving with lululemon (November 3) + light bites & refreshments 9am-3pm (592 5th Avenue)
Harlem Run House Medal Engraving (November 3): Free medal engraving and recovery 11a-9p (246 Malcom X Blvd)
Free Food:
Shake Shack (November 2): Free ShackBurger with their bib at all New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Shake Shack locations on Sunday
Free Drinks:
Smoothie King Medal Monday (November 3rd): Participants can bring their medal into any Smoothie King location to receive a free Loaded Toast. The best part? This promo is available for all race finishers nationwide – from the 5k you ran five years ago to the marathon you just finished yesterday – bring in any race medal to receive the Medal Monday Promo.
Free Recovery:
Prehab NYC: Bring in your medal anytime during the week after the marathon (starting November 3rd) for complimentary compression boots, k-laser therapy, cupping, and self-myofascial release tools! No reservation required, first come first serve as available! (109 W 38th St, 4th Floor)
HSS Recovery Zone at Marathon Monday 2025 (November 3): Sign up for a timeslot! (W 67th & Central Park West)
Free Admission or Classes:
Top of the Rock Complimentary Admission (October 30 - Nov 3): 2025 NYC Marathon Runners can get free admission to Top of the Rock with bibs, plus 25% off up to 3 guests.
American Museum of Natural History Complimentary Admission (November 2 - 9): Marathon runners receive free General Admission to the American Museum of Natural History from November 2 to 9, 2025, by showing their medal at the museum ticket desks upon entry.
Whitney Museum of American Art (November 3): The Whitney Museum of American Art is offering complimentary admission to all runners on Marathon Monday (November 3). Participants should present their bib or medal at the Visitor Member Desk in exchange for one free ticket.
Intrepid Museum (October 30 - November 5): FREE general admission ticket for any TCS New York City Marathon participant who shows their race bib or medal on site at the museum box office. Plus, use code NYCRACE to get BOGO general admission tickets for family and friends
305 Fitness: Marathon runners can get a free 305 class! Text them by saying NYCFORFREEMARATHON to 212-915-2308 to claim a free 305 class before or after you run!