The 2024 New York City Marathon: A Complete Guide
The New York City Marathon is Nov. 3, and in this episode our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael share with you everything you need to know about the New York City Marathon, whether you're running the race this year, or following along at home. First we get the necessary details out of the way: when the race starts, and how to live stream the race.
Then delve right into the significance and crazy history of the New York City Marathon, from it's beginnings with just 127 runners (and only 55 finishers), running loops in Central Park.
We discuss the evolution of the event since its inception in 1970, and the unique challenges of the marathon course. The conversation highlights the marathon's cultural impact, the growth of participation, and the conditions runners can expect on race day. We describe the intricacies of the New York City Marathon course, discussing its challenges and notable landmarks.
We also break down the men's and women's elite fields, and our picks for who will win the New York City Marathon.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro Chat
01:30 Ranking the World’s Marathons
03:39 The Significance of the New York City Marathon
08:09 A Historical Perspective on the Marathon
17:00 The Evolution of the New York City Marathon
20:48 The Course and Conditions of the Marathon
25:19 Exploring the New York City Marathon Course
31:17 The Men's Elite Race Preview
46:39 The Women's Elite Race Preview
53:52 American Athletes in NYC
57:55 Why Kipchoge Should Be Running NYC
01:00:11 Exploring New York City During Marathon Weekend
01:03:52 Cultural Highlights in New York City
01:12:34 Upcoming Podcast Episode Teaser
Hosts: Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle, Jessy Carveth
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NYC Marathon Race Day Schedule:
Sunday, Nov. 3
8:00 a.m. Professional Wheelchair Division
8:22 a.m. Handcycle Category and Select Athletes with Disabilities
8:35 a.m. Professional Women’s Open Division
9:05 a.m. Professional Men’s Open Division
9:10 a.m. Wave 1
9:45 a.m. Wave 2
10:20 a.m. Wave 3
10:55 a.m. Wave 4
11:30 a.m. Wave 5
Show Notes:
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Men’s And Women’s Elite Start Lists:
Men’s Startlist:
Evans Chebet 🇰🇪 2:03:00 🏆
Gabriel Geay 🇹🇿 2:03:00*
Bashir Abdi 🇧🇪 2:03:36🏅
Tamirat Tola 🇪🇹 2:03:39🏅🏆
Geoffrey Kamworor 🇰🇪 2:04:23 🏆
Abdi Nageeye 🇳🇱 2:04:45*
Addisu Gobena 🇪🇹 2:05:01
Abel Kipchumba 🇰🇪 2:06:49
Albert Korir 🇰🇪 2:06:57 🏆
Conner Mantz 🇺🇸 2:07:47*
Clayton Young 🇺🇸 2:08:00*
Rory Linkletter 🇨🇦 2:08:01*
Callum Hawkins 🇬🇧 2:08:14
Ser-Od Bat-Ochir 🇲🇳 2:08:50
Elkanah Kibet 🇺🇸 2:09:07
Noah Droddy 🇺🇸 2:09:09
Jonny Mellor 🇬🇧 2:09:09
Jared Ward 🇺🇸 2:09:25
Colin Bennie 🇺🇸 2:09:38
Futsum Zienasellassie 🇺🇸 2:09:40
CJ Albertson 🇺🇸 2:08:17
Nico Montanez 🇺🇸 2:09:55
Yuma Morii 🇯🇵 2:09:59
Women’s Start List:
Sheila Chepkirui 🇰🇪 2:17:29
Tirunesh Dibaba 🇪🇹 2:17:56
Vivian Cheruiyot 🇰🇪 2:18:31
Senbere Teferi 🇪🇹 2:19:21
Dera Dida 🇪🇹 2:19:24
Edna Kiplagat 🇰🇪 2:19:50 🏆
Eunice Chumba 🇧🇭 2:20:02
Sharon Lokedi 🇰🇪 2:22:45*🏆
Hellen Obiri 🇰🇪 2:23:10🏅🏆
Fatima Gardadi 🇲🇦 2:24:12
Kellyn Taylor 🇺🇸 2:24:29
Fabienne Schlumpf 🇨🇭 2:24:30
Aliphine Tuliamuk 🇺🇸 2:24:37
Dakotah Lindwurm 🇺🇸 2:24:40*
Lily Partridge 🇬🇧 2:25:12
Jessica McClain 🇺🇸 2:25:46
Des Linden 🇺🇸 2:25:55
Tristin Van Ord 🇺🇸 2:25:58
Khishigasaikhan Galbadrakh 🇲🇳 2:26:32
Maggie Montoya 🇺🇸 2:28:07
Katja Goldring 🇺🇸 2:29:01
Savannah Berry 🇺🇸 2:29:13
*Competed at the Paris Olympics in the marathon
🏅Medalled at the Paris Olympic Marathon
🏆 Past New York City Champion
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