98th Annual Yonkers Marathon Kicks Off: A Look at the City's Largest Running Event

Yonkers Marathon Underway

• 🏃‍♀️ The 98th annual Yonkers Marathon has officially begun, with runners taking their first steps on the course.
• 📍 The event is taking place in Yonkers, with the starting and finishing lines located near the Yonkers Public Library.

Event Details and Races

• 🏅 This marathon marks the city's largest running event and is the second-oldest marathon in the country.
• 🗓️ The opening ceremony took place just over half an hour before the first wave of runners started.
• 👟 Nearly 2,000 runners signed up for today's event.
• 🗺️ There are three separate races to accommodate different participants: the half marathon, the full marathon, and the 5K.

The Challenging Course

• ⛰️ The Yonkers Marathon is known for its tough, hilly course.
• 🏞️ The route starts at Buena Vista Ave and Dock Street, travels along the Hudson River, and finishes back downtown.

Runner Perspectives

• 🏁 Many runners are looking forward to the satisfaction of crossing the finish line and taking in the experience.
• 😋 One runner humorously mentioned being focused on food, specifically an Italian restaurant, as their motivation after completing the race.
• 🌟 The atmosphere is described as having great energy and good vibes.

Race Schedule

• ⏰ The full and half marathon runners started around 8 a.m.
• ⏰ The next wave of 5K runners began at 8:20 a.m., with another wave starting around 8:35 a.m.
• ⏳ It will be quite some time before the first participants cross the finish line.