NEW YORK (WABC) — Thousands of runners competed in Sunday’s New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, the most iconic road mile race in the world stretching 20 blocks down Fifth Avenue.
Once a year, Fifth Avenue from East 80th Street to East 60th Street is closed to traffic so runners can see how fast they can cover the one-mile distance.
Running the Mile is not like running a mile on the track. The course is not flat but features small rolling hills that you might not even notice in a longer race.
Sunday morning’s rain couldn’t dampen the spirits and excitement of runners participating in this year’s New Balance 5th Avenue Mile.
At the end of the Professional Women’s Mile race, Gracie Morris placed first with a time of 4:15.5, followed by Kayley Delay at 4:17.4 and then Karissa Schweizer at 4:17.6.
On the men’s side, Yared Nuguse finished on top with a time of 3:47.7. Parker Wolfe and Drew Hunter came in second and third, respectively, both finishing with a time of 3:48.1.
Former ‘Bachelor’ lead Matt James was among those participating in this year’s event. James spoke with Eyewitness News Reporter Anthony Johnson about his experience:
Anthony Johnson catches up with Matt James about running the New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile Mile.
Meanwhile, race analysts Carrie Tollefson and Alysia Montano, both former professional athletes, were back providing live commentary on the race.
Anthony Johnson speaks with race analysts Carrie Tollefson and Alysia Montano ahead of the New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile.
New York Road Runners offers inclusive and accessible experiences year-round for people of all ages and abilities to transform their lives. As the shortest distance of any NYRR race, the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile offers the perfect entry point for new runners looking to get into the sport and be part of a community, as well as a chance for experienced runners to clock a personal best.
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