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YONKERS, NY – February 14, 2024 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced registration is now open for the 97th Yonkers Marathon, hosted by the City of Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The day will also include a Half Marathon and 5K, all beginning at the Yonkers Riverfront Library on the Yonkers Waterfront at 8:00 AM. Registration for all races is available at www.yonkersny.gov
“We welcome thousands of runners each year to our great City,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “Our hills may be a challenge, but these athletes prove time and again the course is worth the training and commitment. Come out and see our beautiful City, celebrate our history, and participate in one of the most prominent races in the region.”
Yonkers Parks Commissioner Steve Sansone said: “The 2024 Yonkers Marathon is a culmination of motivation, dedication, and commitment by runners to the sport. This is one of Yonkers’ longstanding traditions that we celebrate. Run, volunteer, applaud – we value everyone’s participation.”
The Yonkers Marathon, the second oldest marathon in the country, is USA Track & Field certified and is a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon.
For more information, please contact the City of Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation at 914-377-6450.
About the City of Yonkers
The City of Yonkers is the third largest city in New York State and Westchester County’s largest city. Yonkers serves as the gateway to the Hudson Valley with more than 40 vibrant and diverse suburban neighborhoods. First settled as a small farm town in 1646 settled by Dutchman Adriaen Van Der Donck, Yonkers evolved into a major trading and industrial center. Today, Yonkers hosts the largest film production studios in the Northeast, claiming the title Hollywood on Hudson. Yonkers is one of the safest cities of its size in the nation and is home to a vibrant arts district along with more than 80 local parks.
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