new york marathon 2009
The online application for the ING New York City Marathon 2010 lottery will open on November 2, 2009, at noon EST. [1]
The race is organized by NYRR (New York Road Runners) and has been run every year since 1970. [2]
Complete New York Times coverage of the 2009 New York City Marathon, including news, commentary, multimedia and race details. [3]
The biggest star, and the most highly paid runner, in Sunday’s ING New York City Marathon will be Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain. [4]
Each year about 400,000 runners finish marathons in the U.S., and hundreds are disqualified, many for looking for a shortcut to the finish. [3]
The field of some 42,000 will include an estimated 14,000 female runners - triple the number that ran the race 20 years ago. [4]
More than 6,000 runners representing more than 75 charities - both record numbers - aim to raise $21 million at the ING New York City Marathon 2009, which would be an all-time high for the race. [5]
By using this Web site, the user agrees that nothing contained herein may be reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of New York Road Runners. [...] ING New York City Marathon?, New York City Marathon?, and the apple/runner logo are the property of the New York Road Runners. [6]
And while there are literally dozens of runners who have a shot at finishing in the top five or ten, below are the names that you MUST know. [7]
NYRR also joined the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation - a marathon charity since 2006 - in announcing that Matthew Reeve, son of the late Christopher Reeve, will run the ING New York City Marathon 2009 as a part of Team Reeve to support spinal cord research. [5]
Liz Robbins is answering questions from readers. [3]
Our charity program offers runners guaranteed entry and a chance to give back to the community. [1]
“Raising money for charities to make a difference in the lives of so many is important to our organization,” said Mary Wittenberg, president and CEO of New York Road Runners and race director of the ING New York City Marathon. [5]
*Guaranteed entry applications will be accepted beginning on January 25, 2010. [1]
Sources:
[1] The ING New York City Marathon
[2] New York City Marathon - Wikipedia
[3] New York City Marathon - News - Times Topics - The New York Times
[4] The Score: At the New York City Marathon, ladies come first
[5] The ING New York City Marathon
[6] The ING New York City Marathon
[7] New York City Marathon - International Men