Essex Running Club / NYC Marathon Bus
Essex Running Club / NYC Marathon Bus is a running race on November 1, 2026 in Montclair, NJ.
- Date
- November 1, 2026 (1 day to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Essex Running Club will be providing buses to the start of the New York City Marathon again this year departing from Fleet Feet Montclair (603 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair) at 5:30 am. This is a one way trip only and will take runners directly to the starting area at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. Bagels, bananas and water will be provided on the buses and they will have a bathroom. We are not planning to have a bus back from the finish this year.
Registration is only $25 for members of the Essex Running Club or $35 for non members. The $10 discount will be automatically taken at check out if you have a current membership in the club on Runsignup. Non members will have the option to join the club during registration and receive the $10 discount. Click here for more information about the club. Price will be going up to $40 after September 7th
Book your reservation early to be sure of a seat. Registration will close when we reach capacity. All registrations are final and there are no refunds. You will receive an e-mail soon after you register to confirm your registration and another e-mail with final instructions the week before the race.
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Sunday, 11/1
High
62°
Low
45°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
2 to 7 mph
About Montclair, NJ
City Elevation
296 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Essex Running Club / NYC Marathon Bus
- Date
- November 1, 2026
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Essex Running Club / NYC Marathon Bus
Nov 1, 2026