
marathoner Emily Sisson tweeted Wednesday, adding a heart emoji. “Cannot wait to compete in my next NYRR event, when it is safe to do so,” U.S. The 2021 New York City Marathon is scheduled for Nov. Those who registered for the 2020 race will be offered a full refund of their entry fee or a guaranteed entry to either the 2021, 2022 or 2023 marathon. "What’s the best way to cope with disappointment or grieve a lost goal? I say, go for a run." Please stay safe, visualize the streets of NYC in your training for 2021 and work hard when no one is looking, because it always pays off,” she wrote. “This I know, a setback is just a setup for a comeback. Let us become stronger athletes, stronger communities and stronger world citizens,” 2017 winner Shalane Flanagan wrote on Instagram. Geoffrey Kamworor won the men's event for the second time in three years to complete the Kenyan sweep. Last year’s marathon included a world record 53,640 finishers, with half marathon record-holder Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya winning her debut at the 26.2-mile distance. “We look forward to hosting the 50th running of the marathon in November of 2021.” NYC Marathon/2011

“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. Organizers announced the cancellation of the 50th anniversary edition of the world's largest marathon after coordinating with the mayor’s office and deciding the race posed too many health and safety concerns for runners, volunteers, spectators and others. NEW YORK (AP) - The New York City Marathon was canceled Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, with organizers and city officials deciding that holding the race on Nov.
