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The NYC Marathon Is Changing Its Course for the First Time in 15 Years to Correct a ‘Real Inconvenience’
The revised Bronx stretch cuts two turns and restores access to a supermarket and laundromat that were cut off on race day.
- For the first time in 15 years, the TCS New York City Marathon is adjusting its Bronx route, announced Tuesday, to minimize community impact as the race celebrates its 50th anniversary.
- Previously, the marathon's course effectively boxed off essential businesses in the Mott Haven neighborhood, including a Western Beef supermarket and a 24-hour laundromat on East 140th Street, making access difficult for residents.
- The new route reduces navigational turns in the Bronx from seven to five; after crossing the Willis Avenue Bridge, runners turn left onto East 135th Street, then right onto Alexander Avenue, continuing straight to East 141st Street.
- New York Road Runners spokesperson Liv Ren said the adjustment followed a 2024 assessment of the race's local impact, involving collaboration with city officials and residents, including Metellus, to ensure better neighborhood access.
- The marathon, scheduled for November 1, marks the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course, which first expanded beyond Central Park in 1976, remaining one of the world's most popular road races.
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NYC Marathon Route Changes For First Time In 15 Years
(VINnews) – The New York City Marathon is changing its route through the Bronx for the first time in 15 years, with organizers responding to complaints from residents who have struggled with access during race day. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email The change affects a little more than a mile […]
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The course is being adjusted to minimize disturbances to the lives of people in part of the Bronx.
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