New York Event Information
Below you will find important announcements and information specific to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, New York event. Scroll down on this page for complete information or click on one of the following topics:
KEY SITE INFORMATION:
EVENT EVE AND ROOM BLOCK –SHERATON HOTEL AND TOWERS
October 15, 2010 | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Sheraton Hotel and Towers
811 Seventh Avenue at 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
New York Ballroom and Riverside Ballroom
For walkers who require overnight accommodations on Friday, October 15 or Saturday, October 16 we have secured a room block with special Avon Walk participant rates within the Event Eve hotel:
Friday/Saturday Rate: $329 + tax per night for a double room.
You must indicate that you are part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in order to secure that rate.
ADDITIONAL ROOM BLOCK – SHERATON MANHATTAN AT TIMES SQUARE
An additional room block has been secured for Avon Walk participants at the same rate as above, at the Sheraton Manhattan At Times Square, which is directly across the street from the Sheraton Hotel and Towers.
Sheraton Manhattan At Times Square
790 7th Avenue at 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
Booking by phone:
- Call 1-888-627-7067
- State that you would like to book a room that is part of the 'Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Room Block’ and specify which Sheraton you would like to book into.
- Proceed with booking
Booking on-line:
Reservations must be made by September 21, 2010, at 11:59pm EST in order to guarantee the special rate.
CEREMONIES – HUDSON RIVER PARK’S PIER 84
OPENING: October 16, 2010 | Walker Arrival 5:15AM – 5:45AM | Ceremony Begins 6:15AM
CLOSING: October 17, 2010 | Ceremony Begins at 3:00PM
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Hudson River Park’s Pier 84
44th Street and West Side Highway
New York, NY 10036
Parking at Pier 84:
Central Parking on Circle Line Pier 83
700 W 42nd Street
(between 12th Avenue and Hudson River)
Hours: 5:00AM – Midnight
Phone: 212-630-8821
Rate: Daily rate is $30/day
Public Transportation to Pier 84:
MTA Bus M42 to Circle Line Stop, Pier 84 is immediately next to the Circle Line stop. The fare is $2. Click here for the M42 bus schedule.
Complimentary shuttles to Pier 84 will run from the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, between 4:00AM – 5:30AM Saturday morning. Buses returning to the Sheraton Hotel and Towers on Sunday will begin departing at 12:00 Noon. There will also be shuttles available to the nearest public transportation, starting at 12:00 Noon.
WELLNESS VILLAGE – RANDALL’S ISLAND
Randall’s Island
1 Randall’s Island
New York, NY 10035
We are excited to return to Randall’s Island again this year. Randall’s Island is over 200 acres of urban oasis situated next to Manhattan in the East River.
There is extremely limited free parking available for visitors on a first come, first served basis.
THE ROUTE:
Walking from Pier 84 to Randall’s Island and Back Again
The walk route from Pier 84 to and from the Wellness Village will consist mostly of sidewalks and city streets. There may be occasions where the route will take you through a city park. The route will not include trail hiking.
The route itself will be clearly marked with directional signage and other markings. This is how you will navigate the route during the event—by following the signs. There is also a route support team called ‘the Sweep Team,’ who are available to help you while you are on the road between Quick Stops and Rest Stops.
Overall, the route will take you through many unique New York City neighborhoods, and is designed to be safe, fun and interesting!
Thank you so much for walking with us this year!!
We look forward to seeing you out on the road!
