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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Runner, 31, Dies at Brooklyn Half Marathon During His First Time Competing
A 31-year-old man died while running the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday, May 17 The runner — who was participating in the race for the first time — made it about eight miles into the course when he "experienced a medical incident," race officials confirmed "On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones," New York Road Runners CEO Rob Simmelkjaer said in a statementA man has died after experiencing a medical emergency while running the Brooklyn Half Marathon this weekend, race officials said. The New York Road Runners (NYRR), which organized the 13.1-mile race, confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE that a 31-year-old man collapsed during the race on Saturday, May 17. The runner — who was participating in the race for the first time — made it about eight miles into the course when he "experienced a medical incident," officials confirmed. NBC New York reported that the incident took place along the borough's Ocean Parkway. "It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of one of today's race participants," NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer said in a statement. "On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones." Race officials added that CPR was administered on-site, and the man was taken to Brooklyn's Maimonides Hospital. "Out of respect for the family, we defer to them for any additional details," NYRR officials added. "Runner safety is a major priority," the organization's statement continued. "As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety — for both the running community and the broader public — we took proactive steps to strengthen on-course support and emergency readiness." New York City weather saw a high of 83 degrees on Saturday, up from 72 degrees on Friday. "In anticipation of the forecasted heat, we provided several additional resources, including supplemental hydration at the hydration stations throughout the course and the addition of misting stations," the NYRR noted. More than 28,000 runners were expected to run the 13-mile race on Saturday morning, the organization said. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. NBC New York previously reported that three years prior, a 30-year-old man identified as David Reichman died during the same Brooklyn Half Marathon. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! According to the outlet, Reichman had just crossed the finish line at the Coney Island boardwalk when he experienced cardiac arrest. PEOPLE reached out to the New York City Fire Department for comment on Saturday, but did not receive an immediate response. Read the original article on People
Fast Company
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Fast Company
The nonprofit behind New York City's marathon is running toward a new goal: content creation
Once a year, a crowd of thousands of runners fill Central Park as they look up at the sky with joy, relief, exhaustion, and tears, knowing they just completed the iconic TCS New York City Marathon. Recognizing the endless storytelling opportunities that come from the event, New York Road Runners (NYRR), the nonprofit behind the marathon, is launching its own production studio, East 89th St Productions. 'It was clear to me that this was a huge opportunity for the organization from the first day that I went to the finish line of the marathon,' NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer says. 'It's rare that you can look and see total strangers by the hundreds, having a moment that you know they're never going to forget.' Named after NYRR's early headquarters on Manhattan's Upper East Side, East 89th St Productions partnered with Tribeca Studios to produce Final Finishers, a short documentary film showcasing the last tens of thousands of runners crossing the finish line in the final hours of the NYC Marathon. The film is set to premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival on June 12. 'A very significant next step' The launch of NYRR's production studio is a continuation of a larger effort to reach and connect with wider audiences through content creation. Prior to assuming his leadership position in December 2022, Simmelkjaer spent almost 10 years at ESPN and eight years at NBC Sports. At the start of his tenure at NYRR, he set out long-term plans, including broadening awareness of NYRR's initiatives beyond organizing over 60 local races. Due to his background in media, Simmelkjaer saw content creation and storytelling as the logical next step towards building awareness and community. 'I had to sell both internally and externally the idea that this was an essential part of what we do, because we needed to be talking to our existing audience of runners and members and stakeholders in a new way,' he says. In addition to expanding its existing content creation team, which focused on broadcasting the races and managing the organization's social media, Simmelkjaer branched into podcasting. With over 100 episodes, ' Set the Pace ' features stories from runners, as well as running tips, every Thursday, in partnership with Peloton. 'The podcast was like a beachhead for us. It kind of planted our flag on the beach in terms of content,' Simmelkjaer says. 'The studio is a very significant next step in the evolution of this vision.' Take the money and run In addition to building community engagement, content creation is also driving the nonprofit toward another goal: diversifying revenue streams. While NYRR relies primarily on race entry fees and philanthropic donations, content creation opens the door for monetization, new partnerships, and the creation of a deeper connection between donors and the nonprofit's mission. 'At the heart of every nonprofit is a mission and that mission can always be told as a story or a set of stories,' Simmelkjaer says. The expansion to content creation as a broader strategy can also be adopted by other mission-based nonprofits, visually showcasing the impact of an organization. 'When donors support a cause, there is something that is moving them to support that cause,' Simmelkjaer says. 'There's something the nonprofit is bringing about a world that the donor wants to see. When you can see in really human and understandable terms what impact that an organization is having, I think that's going to be more powerful than any PowerPoint presentation can ever be.'
CBS News
15-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
NYC half marathon runs new route in 2025. See the map, street closures and more for Sunday's race.
The New York City half marathon returns for 2025 on Sunday, featuring a new route from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Race organizers say more than 27,000 people are expected to participate in the United Airlines NYC Half, as the course travels across the Brooklyn Bridge for the very first time. Here's everything to know about when the race starts and what street closures will be in effect. What time does the NYC half marathon start and end? Sunday's half marathon starts around 7 a.m. with the first wave taking off at 7:20 a.m. Wave 1: Arrive by 6:10 a.m., start 7:20 a.m. Wave 2: Arrive by 6:40 a.m., start 7:50 a.m. Wave 3: Arrive by 7:10 a.m., start 8:20 a.m. Wave 4: Arrive by 7:40 a.m., start 8:50 a.m. Wave 5: Arrive by 8:10 a.m., start 9:20 a.m. Runners must reach the Brooklyn Bridge by 11 a.m., enter the FDR Drive by 11:30 a.m., exit the FDR Drive by 12:50 p.m. and cross the finish line before it closes at 2 p.m. -- about 4.5 hours after the start time. Last year's winners finished the race in just over an hour on the men's side and then about 9 minutes later on the women's. Maps shows NYC half marathon route The course spans 13.1 miles starting on Washington Avenue near the Brooklyn Museum at Prospect Park. Runners can access the start at two security checkpoints on Eastern Parkway near Washington and Classon avenues. Those checking a bag should use the 2/3/4 train station at Franklin Avenue, but those without a bag should use the 2/3/4 train Eastern Parkway station. Vehicle drop-off is located at Bedford Avenue and Eastern Parkway. The course travels up Flatbush Avenue to the Brooklyn Bridge, then crosses into Manhattan and up the FDR Drive on the East Side. It then heads across town along 42nd Street to 7th Avenue, passing through Times Square and up to Central Park. The last mile snakes through the park, before reaching the finish line on Central Park West, between West 67th and 68th streets. Family reunion will take place on Central Park West, between West 63rd and 64th streets, and those spectators will be screened at West 64th Street and Broadway. For an interactive course map, CLICK HERE. NYC half marathon race tracker and results Family, friends and other fans can track runners and their results using the New York Road Runners (NYRR) app. Simply type in a participant's name to start tracking in real-time. The app is free to download in the Apple or Google Play stores. It also includes a course map, runner checklist and race day information. Once runners start crossing the finish line, the results will also be available online here. Stay tuned for updates. Street closures for NYC half marathon Organizers say the following streets will be closed Sunday: Eastern Parkway from Grand Army Plaza to Bedford Ave from 12:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Parkway Service Road from Grand Army Plaza to Bedford Ave from 12:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Washington Ave from Eastern Parkway to Empire Blvd. from 12:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Classon Ave from Eastern Parkway to President St. from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Union St. from Classon Ave to Franklin Ave from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. President St from Classon Ave to Franklin Ave from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Carrol St from Washington Ave to Franklin Ave from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Empire Blvd from Flatbush Ave to Bedford Ave from 4:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sullivan Place from Washington Ave to Bedford Ave from 4:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Flatbush Ave from Eastern Parkway to Ocean Ave/Empire Blvd (South Side) from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Flatbush Ave from Grand Army Plaza to Atlantic Ave from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Flatbush Ave from Atlantic Ave to Tillary St from 5:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tillary St from Adams St/Brooklyn Bridge Blvd to Gold St. from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tillary St from Cadman Plaza to Adams St (Eastbound) from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Adams St (Brooklyn Bridge Blvd) from Fulton St to Brooklyn Bridge (Northbound) from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Jay St from Willoughby St to Tillary St (Northbound) from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Jay Street from Sands St to Tillary St (Southbound) from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sands St & Jay St from Jay St & Sand St to Brooklyn Bridge (Westbound) from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Flatbush Ave extension from Flatbush Ave to Concord St (Southbound) from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pearl St from Prospect St to Sand St (Southbound) from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. BQE: Exit 29 B (Tillary St- Queens) Entrance / Exit Ramps TBD BQE: Exit 29 (Tillary St - Staten Island) Entrance / Exit Ramps TBD BQE Exit 28 A Cadman Plaza West/Brooklyn Bridge Exit Ramp TBD BQE: Exit 28 B Brooklyn Bridge Exit Ramp TBD FDR Drive from Brooklyn Bridge to 62 St (Northbound) from 5:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. FDR Drive from Pearl St Entrance Ramp to Exit 9 - E 42nd St (Manhattan Northbound) from 5:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. FDR Drive Montgomery St Entrance Ramp off Montgomery St to Exit 9 - E 42nd St (Manhattan bound - North) from 7:30 a.m. to 5:31 p.m. FDR Drive: Exit 5 - E Houston St. / Williamsburg Bridge Entrance and Exit Ramps (Northbound traffic) from 5:40 a.m. to 1:30p.m. Exit 7 - E 20-23rd St. Exit Ramp (Northbound traffic) from 5:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Exit 8 - E 34th St/Midtown Tunnel Entrance and Exit Ramps (Northbound traffic) from 5:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Exit 9 - E 42nd St (Northbound traffic) from 5:40 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. 42nd St from 1st Ave to 7th Ave from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 7th Ave from 42nd St to 56th St from 4:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. 7th Ave from 56th St to Central Park South from 7:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. 43rd St from 7th Ave to 6th Ave from 3:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. 44th St from 7th Ave to 6th Ave from 3:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. 45th St from 7th Ave to 6th Ave from 3:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. 46th St from 7th Ave to 6th Ave from 3:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Central Park South from Columbus Circle to Grand Army Plaza from 7:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Central Park West from 59th St to 72nd St from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. W 61st St from Broadway to Central Park West from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. W 62nd from Broadway to Central Park West from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. W 63nd from Broadway to Central Park West from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. W 64th from Broadway to Central Park West from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No parking zone: Eastern Parkway from Washington Ave to Franklin Ave from 8 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday Eastern Parkway from Grand Army Plaza/Plaza St East to Franklin Ave from 8 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday Washington Ave from Eastern Parkway to Empire Blvd. from 8 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday Classon Ave from Eastern Parkway to President St. from 8 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday Union St. from Classon Ave to Franklin Ave from 8 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday President St from Classon Ave to Franklin Ave from 8 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday Carrol St from Washington Ave to Franklin Ave/ Dead End from 8 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday Sullivan Place from Washington Ave to Zenita Thompson Place from 8 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday Empire Blvd from Flatbush Ave to Bedford Ave from 8 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday Flatbush Ave from Grand Army Plaza to Ocean Ave/Empire Blvd from 12:01 a.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Sunday Flatbush Ave from Grand Army Plaza to Tillary St from 12:01 a.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Sunday 42nd St from 1st Ave to 7th Ave from 12:01 a.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Sunday 7th Ave from 42nd St to 59th St from 12:01 a.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Sunday W 43rd St from 7th Ave to 6th Ave from 3 a.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Sunday W 44th St from 7th Ave to 6th Ave from 3 a.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Sunday W 45th St from 7th Ave to 6th Ave from 3 a.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Sunday W 46th St from 7th Ave to Broadway from 3 a.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. Sunday Central Park South from 7th Ave to Columbus Circle from 12:01 a.m. Sunday to 2 p.m. Sunday Central Park South from 7th Ave to Grand Army Plaza from 12:01 a.m. Sunday to 2 p.m. Sunday Central Park West from 59th St to 67th St from 9 a.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday
Associated Press
11-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
TCS Launches the 2025 Team TCS Teachers Contest, Celebrating Educators Through the Power of Running
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, today launched the 2025 Team TCS Teachers contest in North America. Open for applications from March 10 to 31, this initiative celebrates and empowers educators by providing resources both inside and outside the classroom – along with complimentary VIP entry to some of the world's most iconic marathons. Since its inception, Team TCS Teachers has grown into a vibrant community of passionate educators who embody resilience, leadership, and dedication. The 2025 contest builds upon the momentum of a program that began in 2018, further strengthening TCS' commitment to empowering individuals and communities through technology and sport. Building on TCS' longstanding commitment to education, technology, and community impact, the program recognizes outstanding teachers and invites them to participate in major races such as the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, the 2025 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, and the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Selected teachers will receive VIP entry into one of these races, access to a closed Facebook group of current and past Team TCS Teachers participants—including Susanna Sullivan, the 10th-fastest American women's marathoner in history and a full-time teacher—along with exclusive training support. Additionally, STEM education resources through flagship programs TCS goITTM and TCS Ignite My Future are made available to all contest applicants and winners. Megan Wright, Sports Sponsorship Manager, TCS North America said, 'At TCS, we believe in the transformative power of technology, education, and movement. Through Team TCS Teachers, we celebrate the educators who inspire not only in the classroom but also in the long run. By supporting teachers in their marathon journey, we hope to amplify their impact and help them achieve their personal and professional goals.' TCS promotes health and fitness by sponsoring 14 major global running events like the TCS New York City Marathon, the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, the Boston Marathon, and the Chicago Marathon. In 2024, runners in TCS sponsored marathons in North America raised $180 million for charity. In addition, TCS donated $500,000 to Rising New York Road Runners, one of NYRR's youth programs. These funds support NYRR's efforts to engage youth from NYC schools by combining activities, short dashes, and races to give kids a fun and rewarding experience designed to build the confidence they need to cross any finish line. Named by Points of Light as one of America's 50 most community-minded companies for eight years running, TCS donates a portion of every dividend dollar to charity. Employee volunteers have positively impacted more than two million students through TCS STEM education programs. In 2025, TCS was named to the FORTUNE® World's Most Admired Companies™ list and has been certified a Top Employer in North America by the Top Employers Institute. How to Enter the 2025 Team TCS Teachers Contest: Educators across the United States and Canada can apply by submitting their stories of how they integrate running and wellness into their teaching or how they inspire students and communities through sport. Entries will be judged based on their impact, creativity, and commitment to making a difference. For more details on the 2025 Team TCS Teachers Contest and how to apply, visit the Team TCS Teachers page on About Tata Consultancy Services Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world's largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 56 years. Its consulting-led, cognitive powered, portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile™ delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the Tata group, India's largest multinational business group, TCS has over 607,000 of the world's best-trained consultants in 55 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $29 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and is listed on the BSE and the NSE in India. TCS' proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have earned it a place in leading sustainability indices such as the MSCI Global Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index. For more information, visit TCS media contacts:
CBS News
05-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
2025 TCS New York City Marathon lottery sees record number of applicants, organizers say
A record number of applicants hope to run in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. New York Road Runners, the race's organizer, said it has received more than 200,000 applications -- a 22% increase from last year -- for Wednesday's non-guaranteed entry drawing, in which only 2-3% will be selected to run the 26.2-mile course on Nov. 2. Last year, the race set an event record and became the largest marathon in history with 55,643 finishers, officials said, a far cry from the first marathon, in 1970, which had just 55 finishers. "The TCS New York City Marathon is a special event that brings together people of all backgrounds with participants as young as 18 and as old as 87 from more than 150 countries, all united by the transformative power of running," NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer said. "More than ever, people want to experience the magic of the TCS New York City Marathon, and we are excited to offer multiple entry methods through our general entry drawing, Official Charity Partner Program, NYRR Team for Climate, Member-Only Second Chance Drawing, the NYRR marathon sweepstakes, and via International Tour Operators." For more information on entry methods, please click here. Recapping the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands used a burst of speed heading into Central Park for the final time to win the men's race, finishing in 2 hours, 7 minutes and 39 seconds, six seconds ahead of 2022 champion Evans Chebet. "At the finish I was like, am I'm dreaming? I won New York," Nageeye said. In the women's race, Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui, running in the TCS New York City Marathon for the first time, pulled away from defending champion Hellen Obiri in the last stretch. "When we were around 600 meters to go, I said to myself I have to push harder. When I saw Hellen wasn't coming, I knew I was going to win and was so happy," Chepkirui said. Nageeye and Chepkirui each took home $100,000. The course took runners through all five boroughs of New York, starting in Staten Island and ending in Central Park. It was the 48th year the race was run through all five boroughs.
