The pre-marathon dinner is a ritual older than most of the runners doing it, and holding it beside the finish line the night before is a particular kind of nerve-settling. If you are running, this is the traditional way to spend the evening; if you are supporting someone who is, it is the easiest way to be part of it.
What to expect
A ticketed dinner at the Marathon Pavilion the night before the race.
Good to know
- The Pavilion sits beside the marathon finish line in Central Park
- The 1/2/3 or B/C to 72nd St are the closest approaches
- Race week runs the week before the marathon on November 1
- Ticketed — booked through NYRR
- Held the evening before the marathon
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Common questions
When is the Eve Dinner?
The Saturday of race week — October 31, 2026, the night before the marathon.
Is it only for runners?
It is a ticketed race-week event at the Marathon Pavilion; book through NYRR.
