On November 3, New York City will host one of the world’s biggest marathons. It attracts dedicated athletes and NYC Marathon celebrities are one of the things people expect to see every year.
Certainly, this year famous faces from television, film, music, and social media will join to tackle the iconic 26.2 miles, each one adding extra excitement to the event. Emphatically, there is a huge list of celebrities who are expected to be at this year’s NYC Marathon and the causes that they will be supporting.
Who are the top celebrities running the NYC Marathon?
Several high-profile celebrities will take on the NYC Marathon this year, with each one supporting a meaningful charity. This year’s lineup includes Randall Park, Jacob Soboroff, YouTuber Casey Neistat, singer Sebastián Yatra, Jacob Soboroff, Nev Schulman, Katherine Morikawa, Greg Rikaart, Matt James, Peter Weber, Zac Clar, Claire Holt.
Other celebrities like Tayshia Adams, Haley Kalil, Karen Sarahi Gonzales, T.J. Holmes, Phoebe Robinson, and Carrie St. Louis will join the NYC Marathon. Whether they are running for mental health awareness or backing recovery programs, these stars are ready to challenge themselves and inspire runners along the way.
What causes are celebrities supporting in the NYC Marathon?
Also, many celebrities participating this year have partnered with charities that raise awareness and funds for various social causes:
- Randall Park is running for KultureCity, a charity focused on sensory accessibility.
- Claire Holt joins Team Maybelline to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
- Casey Neistat is racing to raise awareness for Project Healthy Minds, which addresses mental health.
Their efforts in the marathon will help raise funds and awareness, inspiring fans to get involved.
How do people prepare for the race?
Training for a marathon is no easy feat. For instance, Nev Schulman, the host of MTV’s Catfish, is recovering from a bike accident but is determined to cross the finish line. Additionally, fans can catch glimpses of their favorite stars throughout the 26.2-mile route. The best spots are famous checkpoints like the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Central Park, and Times Square. WABC-TV and ESPN2 will broadcast the marathon.