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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Sunday morning’s rain couldn’t dampen the spirits and excitement of runners participating in this year’s New Balance 5th Avenue Mile.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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:<\/p>\n
Anthony Johnson catches up with Matt James about running the New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile Mile.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, race analysts Carrie Tollefson and Alysia Montano, both former professional athletes, were back providing live commentary on the race.<\/p>\n
Anthony Johnson speaks with race analysts Carrie Tollefson and Alysia Montano ahead of the New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile.<\/p>\n
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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n ———-<\/p>\n * Get Eyewitness News Delivered<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n * More Manhattan news<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n * Send us a news tip<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n * Follow us on YouTube<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n
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