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NYC Marathon

Philadelphia Marathon Opens 3K Slots For NYC Entrants; Luck Of Draw

Officials said competitors who were registered for last weekend’s New York City race can enter a lottery to register for the sold-out Nov. 18 race in Philadelphia.

2012/11/07

Volunteers On Staten Island (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Liguori: By Helping Sandy Victims, Would-Be Marathoners Turned Negative Into A Positive

For the NYRR’s sake, I hope the attention will not be on how long it took the city to cancel the race, but on the thousands of runners who ended up on Staten Island, who brought food, clothes and suitcases full of goods to those who needed it.

2012/11/05

New York City Marathon Canceled Amid Sandy Controversy

The New York City Marathon was canceled early Friday evening, a decision that was widely applauded, even if it did come a lot later than many expected.

2012/11/02

2011 NYC Marathon (credit: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images)

Decision To Run NYC Marathon After Sandy Stirs Debate

Inspiring or inappropriate? New Yorkers and runners from around the world debated whether a marathon should be run with disaster for a backdrop.

2012/11/01

2011 NYC Marathon (credit: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images), devastation from Sandy (credit: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

Palladino: In Wake Of Sandy, We Need Sports

It’s distraction. That’s all. It’s just a little thing. But sports helps keep us sane, even amid the madness and grief.

2012/11/01

(credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Bloomberg: NYC Marathon Will Be Run; Challenges Ahead After Sandy

Marathon organizers had been moving forward with planning but awaited final word from the city about whether holding the race would be safe and viable with flooding, power outages and transit shutdowns still afflicting the five boroughs.

2012/10/31

Edna Kiplagat Wins 40th Anniversary New York Mini 10K

Edna Kiplagat of Kenya has won the New York Mini 10K race in Central Park.

2012/06/09

(credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

NYC Marathon To Be Aired Live On National TV In 2012

The 2012 New York City Marathon will be shown on live national television for the first time in nearly 20 years.

WFAN–2012/01/09

(Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Messier Among The Celebrities Running The NYC Marathon

So he followed in the footsteps of 1994 Stanley Cup champion teammates Mike Richter and Adam Graves by completing the New York City Marathon.

WFAN–2011/11/06

Amanda McGrory Wins Women’s Wheelchair Marathon In Record Time

Amanda McGrory of the United States set a course record in the women’s wheelchair race

WFAN–2011/11/06

Grete Waitz - Oslo, Norway - Sep 23, 2009 (credit: ROALD BERIT/AFP/Getty Images)

2011 New York City Marathon Dedicated To Grete Waitz

Champion marathon runner Grete Waitz was a constant presence on the first weekend in November in Yew York City.

2011/11/03

Runners at the start of the New York City Marathon - Nov 7, 2010 (credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

New York Road Runners Considered Adding Second NYC Marathon

With the New York City Marathon (the world’s largest) growing in popularity, race organizers say making it a two-day event has been considered.

2011/11/03

Joe Bastianich (file / credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Restauranteur Joe Bastianich Running In 4th NYC Marathon

There is at least one runner in this Sunday’s New York City Marathon who eats for a living,

2011/11/03

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and officials paint the finish line for the 2011 New York City Marathon in Central Park - New York, NY - Nov 2, 2011 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Mayor Bloomberg, Officials Paint Finish Line For New York City Marathon

After joining officials to paint the finish line in Central Park, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said that the park will be ready for this Sunday’s New York City Marathon.

2011/11/02