Governor orders transit agency to drop bid to charge NYC Marathon $750K for use of Verrazzano bridge
New York’s governor has ordered the state’s transit agency to drop efforts to impose a $750,000 fee on the New York City Marathon for using the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
Transportation officials want NYC Marathon organizers to pay $750K to cross the Verrazzano bridge
The New York City Marathon might soon have to pay a toll to cross the bridge, just like every other commuter.
Tamirat Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men's race; Hellen Obiri takes women's title
Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia has set a course record to win the New York City Marathon men’s race.
Jepchirchir to defend NYC Marathon title, eyes course record
Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir plans to defend her title at the New York City Marathon, telling The Associated Press she hopes to break the course record this November after finishing 8 seconds off the mark last year.
NYC Marathon returns from pandemic pause for 50th running
A limited field of 33,000 runners will jog off the Verrazzano Bridge and wind its way toward Central Park on Sunday as the New York City Marathon returns for its 50th edition after being wiped out in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic.
New York City Marathon Canceled Because of Coronavirus
The New York City Marathon scheduled for Nov. 1 has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. New York Road Runners announced the cancellation of the worlds largest marathon Wednesday after coordinating with the mayors office and deciding the race posed too many health and safety concerns for runners, volunteers, spectators and others. While the marathon is an iconic and beloved event in our city, I applaud New York Road Runners for putting the health and safety of both spectators and runners first, Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement. We look forward to hosting the 50th running of the marathon in November of 2021.Last years marathon included a world record 53,640 finishers. The 2021 New York City Marathon is scheduled for Nov. 7.