NEW YORK: A limited field of 33,000 runners will return to the starting line for the 50th running of the New York City Marathon in November after it was cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The annual event that draws thousands of cheering fans to the Big Apple will take place on Nov 7.
“The New York City Marathon is a reminder of everything New Yorkers can accomplish with persistence, hard work, and community support,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement.
“As we build a recovery for all of us, there’s no better time to safely reconnect with the iconic events that make our city great.”
New York expects 33,000 for first marathon since 2019
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New York expects 33,000 for first marathon since 2019
Robert Besser
21 May 2021, 03:44 GMT+10
Only 33,000 runners will be allowed to compete in the 50th running of the New York City Marathon in November, after it was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The 26.2-mile (42.2 km) race has been extremely popular with both amateur and professional runners, and saw a record 53,627 finishers in 2019
Organizers plan to use staggered start sites to reduce congestion for both the start and finish
NEW YORK CITY, New York: Only 33,000 runners will be allowed to compete in the 50th running of the New York City Marathon in November, after it was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.