Because the race starts in the borough of Staten Island, you may want to consider staying there instead of in Manhattan. That way you will not have to join all the traffic crossing the Verazzano Bridge or taking the ferry from Manhattan. Staten Island hotels are also likely to be cheaper since most of the borough is residential. A good place to start is to Google "hotels Staten Island NY" and check the hotels located near the bridge.
"...I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do, but to the best you can do....I've learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't..." --- author unknown
2013 highlights...
@ 5K: Ontario Mills 5K, Ontario, CA, 24:42
Heart of the City Run, Los Angeles, CA, 24:13
Bruin 5K Run at UCLA, Westwood, CA, 24:54
@ 10K: LA Chinatown Firecracker 10K, Los Angeles, CA, 51:42
The Great Race - Old Agoura 10K, Agoura Hills, CA, 51:12
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