The New York City Marathon is a major annual marathon.  Taking place on Sunday, November 1st from Staten Island, and runs through all 5 city boroughs Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Manhattan. It is the largest marathon in the world, with 37,899 participating in 2008 and is among the pre-eminent long-distance annual running events in the United States.  It is classed as one of the World Marathon Majors.
So do you want to take part?

Concern is delighted to announce the Sports Travel International tour to the ING New York City Marathon:

• Return flights from Dublin to JFK incl Irish government tax, US arrivals and departure taxes, airline security charges.
• 5 nights Accommodation at hotel as booked, including city tax, occupancy tax, US tourist tax and obligatory baggage charges.
• Return Airport transfers in New York on tour dates.
• Transport to the race start on Staten Island (runners only).
• Guaranteed Marathon Race Entry, which includes International Friendship Run Entry, an excellent Pasta Party, Post-Race Party & Disco, Sports Expo, 2 New York City Marathon T-Shirts, Certificate and Medal.
• A Celebration Dinner on Monday 2 November at a typical Manhattan venue.
• Travel Insurance
• Services of Sports Travel International guides.
• The security of a fully Licensed and Bonded travel agency.

All tours are on a full package basis only

Your participation you will help us to fund our Africa Education Fund.  This means you will be giving children a helping hand out of the poverty cycle and transforming their future by providing them with access to good quality education.

As well as the great support we will also be happy to provide you with:

• Concern running vest
• Great fundraising and training tips
• A free online fundraising service
• Sponsorship forms and other fundraising materials

For more information and fundraising targets please:

email zoe.holyoak@concern.net or call 01 4178028