TCS New York City Marathon, is a traditional 26.2 mile race, with runners beginning the race on Staten Island and ending it at Tavern on the Green in Central Park. Starting a week before, closures and barricades will start lining many of the roads and entrances into and around Central Park.
Closures and Affected Areas: The following areas are closed to all visitors: Central Park West perimeter sidewalk from 59th Street to 85th Street; West Drive from 59th Street to 85th Street; East Drive from 59th Street to 90th Street; all of Center Drive from the 6th Avenue and 59th Street entrance; 66th Street Transverse Road, 79th Street Transverse Road, 96th Street Transverse Road. The 86th Street Transverse Road will remain open.
