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Best Place to Watch the New York Marathon 10/30/2009 2:50PM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Im going up with a few of my friends to watch the New York Marathon.

Where is the best place to watch everything.
viva italia
RE: Best Place to Watch the New York Marathon 10/30/2009 4:19PM - in reply to watch Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Find yourself a sports bar with a nice big screen and get drinking.
Serpico
RE: Best Place to Watch the New York Marathon 10/30/2009 5:39PM - in reply to watch Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Home.
wellokaythen
RE: Best Place to Watch the New York Marathon 10/30/2009 6:31PM - in reply to watch Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
on the west side of first ave...that way after the leaders go by you can swing back to central park and catch them at the finish

either that or wander around, find a bar, and join the party
gonchar
RE: Best Place to Watch the New York Marathon 10/31/2009 7:32AM - in reply to wellokaythen Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Yup. First Avenue, anywhere around the low 60s maybe to see them come off the bridge, then you have tons of time to head to the Park and find a prime spot.
what I know
RE: Best Place to Watch the New York Marathon 10/31/2009 7:50AM - in reply to watch Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Subway to Atlantic Avenue, and see them from the steps of the Brooklyn Academy of Music at Mile 8. Then 4 or 5 train to 86th Street, walk over to 1st Avenue and see them again at ~Mile 17. Then back over to 5th Avenue and see them right after they enter the park at Mile 24.
Races Like a Girl
RE: Best Place to Watch the New York Marathon 10/31/2009 8:40AM - in reply to watch Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Around mile 20 in the Bronx. It's free of the spectator zoo that is First Avenue and the other popular spots. The leaders will pass you mere feet from where you stand. And for the average schmoes, this is the point in the race where they need the most encouragement.
AOK flying planes on autopilot
RE: Best Place to Watch the New York Marathon 10/31/2009 12:40PM - in reply to watch Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Finnigans Wake-73rd & First say Dick Leslie sent you!
Publican Anthony Oliver King spins a fine Irish tale, sets an honest table and pours a true shot.

Serving wenches are a comely lot,too.
born in the usa
RE: Best Place to Watch the New York Marathon 11/2/2009 4:44PM - in reply to watch Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
my couch, next to my bong
Best Spot
RE: Best Place to Watch the New York Marathon 11/2/2009 4:50PM - in reply to born in the usa Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Apparently judging from the hype the best place to watch it is sitting on a flagpole with an American flag going thru your rear and back out thru your mouth.
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