Yonkers Marathon: Thousands Participate in Second Oldest Marathon in the US
CBS New YorkSeptember 14, 20251 min709 views
4 connections·5 entities in this video→The 98th Annual Yonkers Marathon
- 🏃 Thousands of runners participated in the 98th annual Yonkers Marathon, the second oldest marathon in the country.
- 📍 The challenging course starts at Buenav Vista Avenue and Dock Street, winds through the city along the Hudson River, and finishes downtown.
Runner Experiences and Motivations
- 🏁 Runners described the finish line as exhilarating, with crowds cheering them on.
- 🏅 The event offered three races: a 5K, a half marathon, and a full marathon, with the full marathon qualifying runners for the Boston Marathon.
- 👨👩👧👦 Participants shared diverse motivations, from family bonding for the 5K to enjoying the scenery and the experience of running, even while exhausted.
Event Details
- ⏰ The first wave of runners began at 8:00 a.m. on a Sunday morning.
- 🌍 Participants traveled from all over to compete, while local Yonkers residents expressed extra pride in representing their city.
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