New York City Marathon 2023: Advisory Announces Road Shutdowns, Traffic Moments, and More

The level of adrenaline rush is on its epitome as the New York City Marathon 2023 has arrived. It is the last World Marathon Major of the year which will take place today, the 5th of November. Multiple celebrities and numerous participations are going to take place this year and it is going to be one of the biggest events. The enthusiasts cannot wait to witness the runners give their best, run all over the city, and create new records.

All the plans and preparations for the event are going on in a full-fledged manner. However, there can be issues with the weather and traffic that can hamper the entire event. The traffic advisory of the city on this day is one of the most important things for the event, as the right planning can prevent any kind of mishap from occurring. The authorities have announced the road shutdowns and all the instances that can impact the event.

The traffic arrangements for the race

The Marathon 2023 is all set to get started and give the enthusiasts what they have been waiting for so long. This year’s course will cover all five boroughs of the city running a 26.2-mile route before ending in Manhattan’s Central Park. With this, there is a unique challenge added to the event this year. The runners are given the challenge of navigating rolling hills and extra headwinds on the bridge crossings.

The traffic division for balancing the management of the event has been taken care of by keeping all the factors in mind. According to NYC DOT, certain lanes might get closed if the circumstance of the area is not under control. The schedule of the races can face amendments based on climatic conditions, security alerts, and any other emergency.

The expected number of participants is 50,000 this year. The race will start on the Verrazano Bridge with the wheelchair division and the staging area of the runners will be situated at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. While every runner in the event is special, some will surely be in the limelight.

Celebrity runners of New York City Marathon 2023

The New York City Marathon 2023 will feature multiple celebrities, including Olympic champions, world champions, and athletes with great records in their athletics careers. One of the famous names who will try her best to defend her 2022 title is Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi. She bagged the win in her first ever Marathon last year and with her experience, she will again be running with her eyes set on the prize. The audience will witness the reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir in the run. She has a staunch background in the half-marathon distance and has nabbed three wins at the World Half Marathon Championships.

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Another renowned name of the marathon to be seen is the Letesenbet Gidey. She is the world record holder in both the 10,000m and half marathon and has also clinched gold and silvers in the former distance at the World Athletics Championships. Some other names that will grace the event with their presence are Kenya’s Hellen Obiri, Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola, Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei, and many more. The entire city is girded up to witness one of the major events of the year.

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