Elite fields set for The Marathon Project
The sixth-fastest American woman ever in the marathon will be joined Sunday in Chandler, Arizona, by five of the top 10 men s finishers and four of the top 10 women s finishers from the U.S. Olympic Trials marathon for The Marathon Project 2020, an event custom-made for quick times over the 26.2-mile distance.
Live coverage will begin at 9:45 a.m. ET on USATF.TV+ with commentary from Paul Swangard, Desiree Linden and Bernard Lagat. There will be a 90-minute replay of the race on NBCSN in primetime from 8-9:30 p.m. ET.
Runners will traverse a 4.26-mile loop six times, taking advantage of what the organizers call, some of the flattest, most pristine roads you could ever imagine. Chandler is due for sunshine on Sunday and temperatures ranging from 37 to 67 degrees, with low humidity and very light winds.