The 2024 TCS New York City Marathon kicks off on Sunday, November 3, with more than 50,000 runners from New York City and across the globe hitting the streets to raise money for charities, chase personal goals, and have a ton of fun as the city turns into a party. This year, some familiar faces will be among the throngs of runners, including stars from TV, film, sports, and entertainment. They'll be putting their personal mettle to the test as they try to earn a medal for running 26.2 miles across all five boroughs. If you want to cheer them on, you can catch them on the course, and you can also follow along with their times on the NYC Marathon app.
The Celebrity Runners of the 2024 NYC Marathon
Television and Entertainment
The brain behind Public Opinion, the delightful street-side trivia gameshow, is running the marathon this weekend. Coyne, who is our cover star this month, described his preparation to Time Out New York as “a very life-affirming thing.”
Content creator Jaeki Cho of Righteous Eats is running the marathon, and obviously, he compiled a great video of his favorite places to carb-load.
She’s used to running interviews on 20/20 and Good Morning America, but this Sunday, Amy Robach will be running the marathon course. The broadcast personality who became popular on CNN will be on the course, too.
Famed YouTube blogger Casey Neistat has hopes to hit his goal time of 2 hours 59 minutes. He made a hilariously detailed video about why he won’t be waving to anyone on the route as a way to save his energy. Though he would love for you to wave to him, he won’t be waving back. “No waving = Victory,” as he says. We’re rooting for you to get your PR, Casey! His race will support Project Healthy Minds.
You may know her from her stand-up comedy, her acting, or as the co-star of the hit podcast turned HBO series 2 Dope Queens. And now you'll know her as a marathon runner.
On the stage, she’s portrayed Glinda in Wicked, Sherrie in Rock of Ages, and Rose in Titanique, so she’s definitely got impressive lung capacity to fuel her marathon. Carrie St. Louis is supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fighting Aids.
Music
The mega-popular Colombian singer will support Keep a Child Alive.
Journalism
The NBC News Political and National Correspondent will make his first marathon attempt “to warm up for Election Day coverage,” as he joked on Instagram. The journalist will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles.
The host of MTV’s Catfish: The TV Show, Schulman suffered a major bike accident earlier this year and broke his neck. As he said on Instagram, “The voice in my head keeps reminding me I’m just lucky to be here. Feeling blessed that I get another chance to run the NYC Marathon November 3rd.” His race will support Achilles International, which helps people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection.
Athletes and Influencers
The athlete and influencer is the wife of professional golfer Collin Morikawa. She’s supporting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
The actor is best known for his role as Louis Huang in the ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat will support KultureCity, a nonprofit dedicated to making spaces sensory inclusive and accessible.
Reality TV Stars
The soap opera actor plays Kevin Fisher on The Young and the Restless and played Leo Stark on Days Of Our Lives. He’s running for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
The former NCAA football player is best known for being the first Black male lead for The Bachelor. He shared a video of tips for marathon runners below.
Fellow Bachelor star Peter Weber is also running. Zac Clark, of The Bachelorette, is also running. Joe Amabile of The Bachelorette, too.
The Bachelorette contestant turned TV personality is running with Team Maybelline. Model Haley Kalil, whose hilarious Instagram describes herself as “Just a sarcastic gal in NY” is running with Team Maybelline. The popular beauty influencer and entrepreneur is also on Team Maybelline.
Remember Vinny from Jersey Shore? He's running. He was in NYC a few weeks ago for the Trump rally. The actress who played Emma Gilbert in the fantasy series H₂O: Just Add Water is running on Team Maybelline.
The Big Apple Turns Into a Marathon Party
The 2024 TCS New York City Marathon is a feat. I am in awe of the people who shut down the roads and set up the infrastructure and generally coordinate this giant, hulking athletic event. It's been going on for over 50 years, with many runners having participated upwards of a dozen times. May everyone who really wants to experience it get the opportunity to. And if you are out there running this year, I’ll be on the sidelines, rooting for you—and yelling. You’ll hear me! And if you see a familiar face, remember, they’re probably saving their energy and won’t wave back! Go runners!
