Sheinelle Jones of the “Today” show, the actress Patina Miller and Matt James of “The Bachelor” are among the notable names participating in the New York City Marathon.
Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia set a course record to win the New York City Marathon men's race on Sunday while Hellen Obiri of Kenya pulled away in the final 400 meters to take the women's title.
“Joy and performance are not mutually exclusive,” said Alexi Pappas. She was one of many runners standing out at the starting line of the New York City Marathon.