On Sunday, November 1, morning services will once again be available for the convenience of the many Jewish runners from across the country and around the globe who will be participating in the 55th edition of this world-famous road race. Begun in 1983, the International Minyan for NYC Marathoners is the most frequently recurring religious service of any kind, at any major sporting event, anywhere in the world.
Services are held in a 600-square-foot tent on Drum Road (designated on the site map), just a short distance inside the main entrance to the Fort Wadsworth staging area on Staten Island. The first service will begin at approximately 6:45 a.m., and subsequent services will follow as soon as a new minyan gathers. Each service normally takes about a half hour, and runners should join a minyan that will allow them at least 45 minutes after completion to get to their marshaling corral.
There are no facilities for checking personal items for transport to the finish line in Manhattan, so runners are urged not to bring religious articles with them to Fort Wadsworth. Minyan organizers will have an ample supply of t’filin, taleisim, and siddurim for use during all services, as well as water and healthful kosher refreshments.
For more information on the Minyan, contact Yisroel Davidsohn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 646-529-1351, or Peter Berkowsky at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 973-477-7908.
