Eyewitness News Team Prepares for TCS NYC Marathon Relay for GMA's 50th Anniversary

Eyewitness News Relay Team

• 📺 Channel 7 is your home for the TCS New York City Marathon this Sunday.
• 🥳 To celebrate 50 years of Good Morning America, the Eyewitness News group is running as a team for the GMA50 relay.
• 🏃 Mike Marza is running the full 26.2 miles, while Liz Cho, Nina, and Shante will join at mile 20 for their legs of the race.

Relay Participation and Goals

• 🏅 The team members will each run two miles as part of the relay, with the goal to "survive" and complete their portion.
• 💡 For many, running a relay is a less intimidating way to experience the New York City Marathon.
• 📣 Spectators and viewers are encouraged to support the team, especially those running for the first time.

Supporting Youth Running Programs

• ❤️ The team is running for the New York Road Runners Team for Kids, a premier charity supporting children across NYC.
• 🧒 This program provides free after-school programs and races for kids aged 2-18 of all abilities.
• 🌟 A key aspect of the program is enabling children who never thought they could be runners to participate and experience the joy of running.

Iconic New York Experience

• 🏙️ Participating in the marathon is described as an iconic New York moment and a bucket list item.
• 🤝 The relay involves passing a baton, with each team member covering two miles, from mile 20 to 22 up in the Bronx.
• 🎉 This special exception for the Eyewitness News team is part of celebrating Good Morning America's 50th anniversary.