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He New York Marathon will not celebrate its golden anniversary on November 1, 2020, Sunday scheduled for the 50th anniversary of the mythical race born in 1970. The uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic forces to delay such a special edition until November 7, 2021. The most massive marathon in the world, with 53,640 people reaching the finish line last year, follows in the footsteps of other great ‘Majors’ such as Boston, which after being postponed from April to September also decided to cancel for the first time in its history, or Berlin. Still in doubt London, which is studying various alternatives for October 4, and Chicago (October 11), after Tokyo, the first on the calendar on March 1, will be celebrated only with elite athletes.
The race organized by New York Road Runners has announced this Wednesday that it will contact directly with all those registered as of July 15 to give them all the options, including the full refund of what was paid or a reservation for the edition they choose until 2023, while those who had Once you have secured your place through a tour operator or charity organization, you should contact them from July 1 to see what possibilities they have.
The Mayor of New York Bill de Blasio Celebrates Decision: “While the marathon is an iconic and beloved event in our city, I applaud the NYRRs putting the health and safety of spectators and runners first.” Meanwhile, the head of the organization, Michael Capiraso, laments the “incredible disappointment” not only at the event but the many related activities throughout the weekend that are “the heart and soul of the city and the global running community.”
The race, of course, has announced a virtual edition between October 17 and November 1 for all registrants of which more details will be known in July.
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