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Where to watch the NYC Marathon-Queens
Any suggestions for a good spectator spot to watch the NYC marathon in Queens? We will have a lot of kids with us, so I am looking for someplace that is not overly crowded.
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Posted 10/21/11 8:39 PM  |
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jeanyus27
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Re: Where to watch the NYC Marathon-Queens
check out the marathon website's "spectator guide"...but here's what it says for Queens:
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Runners cross into Queens via the Pulaski Bridge and exit the borough two miles later on the Queensboro Bridge. While it’s just a couple of miles, the Queens section of the course tends not to be overly crowded, and the 7 train offers easy access back into Manhattan to catch the 1st and 5th Avenue portions of the race.
I'll be running, can't wait! 
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| Posted 10/22/11 12:25 PM |
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bklyngirl
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Re: Where to watch the NYC Marathon-Queens
Posted by jeanyus27
check out the marathon website's "spectator guide"...but here's what it says for Queens:
Queens
Runners cross into Queens via the Pulaski Bridge and exit the borough two miles later on the Queensboro Bridge. While it’s just a couple of miles, the Queens section of the course tends not to be overly crowded, and the 7 train offers easy access back into Manhattan to catch the 1st and 5th Avenue portions of the race.
I'll be running, can't wait!
good luck. dh will be volunteering at mile 24. he could use the inspiration for next year when he plans to compete in the marathon
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| Posted 10/22/11 3:41 PM |
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jeanyus27
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Re: Where to watch the NYC Marathon-Queens
Posted by bklyngirl
Posted by jeanyus27
check out the marathon website's "spectator guide"...but here's what it says for Queens:
Queens
Runners cross into Queens via the Pulaski Bridge and exit the borough two miles later on the Queensboro Bridge. While it’s just a couple of miles, the Queens section of the course tends not to be overly crowded, and the 7 train offers easy access back into Manhattan to catch the 1st and 5th Avenue portions of the race.
I'll be running, can't wait!
good luck. dh will be volunteering at mile 24. he could use the inspiration for next year when he plans to compete in the marathon
My family was cheering at mile 24 last year! I think they're gonna go to mile 19 first and then over to 24 so they can see me twice 
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| Posted 10/22/11 3:54 PM |
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runnergirl77
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Re: Where to watch the NYC Marathon-Queens
My family always go to three different spots. Mile 8 in brooklyn, Mile 18 in Manhattan (1st ave around 95th) and then again in Central park around mile 24.
Last year I ran and I remember thinking in Right before you cross over the Queensboro bridge there were so MANY people watching in queens. But there are a lot of spots that were not as crowded.
My husband, dad, and one of my best friends is running this year... I am so excited to be a spectator! Its a lot of fun and one of the most magical inspiring races.
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| Posted 10/23/11 7:51 AM |
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jerseychick
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Re: Where to watch the NYC Marathon-Queens
Posted by runnergirl77
My family always go to three different spots. Mile 8 in brooklyn, Mile 18 in Manhattan (1st ave around 95th) and then again in Central park around mile 24.
Last year I ran and I remember thinking in Right before you cross over the Queensboro bridge there were so MANY people watching in queens. But there are a lot of spots that were not as crowded.
My husband, dad, and one of my best friends is running this year... I am so excited to be a spectator! Its a lot of fun and one of the most magical inspiring races.
Yeah, I figured it would be crowded by the bridge...that's why I was wondering if anyone knew of a not so crowded spot in Queens. My DH and my brother are running. I am so jealous, but excited to watch!
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| Posted 10/23/11 10:39 AM |
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LisaW
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Re: Where to watch the NYC Marathon-Queens
We usually go to somewhere around mile 14 in Queens...its not too crowded and the way the course turns and the streets are so close, we are usually able to see people twice
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| Posted 10/23/11 9:30 PM |
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jerseychick
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Re: Where to watch the NYC Marathon-Queens
Posted by LisaW
We usually go to somewhere around mile 14 in Queens...its not too crowded and the way the course turns and the streets are so close, we are usually able to see people twice
That sounds perfect...thank you!!!
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| Posted 10/24/11 6:33 PM |
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