
Transportation to NYC Marathon Start is a road cycling race on November 1, 2026 in Rahway, NJ, with an entry fee of $38.
From the Organizer
TRANSPORTATION TO NYC MARATHON FROM CENTRAL JERSEY
Rahway Train Station, Rahway, NJ 07065
(GPS Address: Northfield Bank, 1515 Irving St, Rahway, NJ 07065)
Why Rahway?
- Ample FREE street parking available. No need to feed the parking meter on Sunday. Free parking in a municipal lot .There is also a paid parking garage just a block away. (see "Free Parking" section below for details).
- Rahway station is served by multiple NJ Transit lines: North Jersey Coast and Northeast Corridor Line. This means more train options and more frequency. This also means your return trip from NY Penn station is just a short train ride back to your car in Rahway. (See "FAQ" section below for details).
-Ride in style on a luxury bus
-an on-board restroom
-seats with lumbar support
-AC outlet: charge your last-minute phone, Garmin and device with your favorite Playlist.
-Pre-race fuel: water, electrolytes and bananas.
Please plan to arrive early!
A small portion of proceeds will benefit Central Jersey Road Runners Club
Broad St. Municipal Lot (the F Lot)
1470 Broad St, Rahway, NJ 07065
F Lot faces the train station southbound platform. Adjacent to Colombia Bank lot. Your GPS will take you Columbia Bank but b sure to park in the municipal lot next/behind the bank at the intersection of W. Cherry and Broad)
Bus Boarding:
Northfield Bank
1515 Irving St.
Rahway, NJ 07065
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
60°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cranford, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
29,748
as of 2023
City Elevation
25 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Road cycling rewards pacing judgment and consistent time on your bike more than raw power. If you already ride regularly and can comfortably ride a few miles, you have a good starting base for most beginner-friendly events.
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
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