The New York City Marathon is returning to its full capacity of 50,000 runners on Nov. 6.
The 2020 race was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 field was reduced to 25,000 entrants.
New York Road Runners, operators of the marathon, made the announcement on Thursday.
“Every year, runners from all over the world come to New York City because there’s no better race than the New York City Marathon,” New York Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement released by NYRR. “This race is the strongest proof of New York’s unrelenting spirit and determination, and we are proud to announce that, this year, we’ll be back at full capacity.”
Runners will be required to show proof of full vaccination to enter.
–Field Level Media