As running has surged in popularity, so has the number of celebrities lining up for the New York City Marathon. Among the 60,000 runners crossing the start line on Sunday are dozens of actors, reality television stars and famous athletes.
Among the most recognizable faces on the course is Tracy Morgan, the comedian and former "30 Rock" star, who is serving as grand marshal. Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Connelly, known for "Labyrinth" and "A Beautiful Mind," is also expected to be on the streets. According to a list released by the organizers, Broadway performers, a reliable presence in the hometown race, will also take part. This year, "Mean Girls" star Erika Henningsen and Jordan Litz, currently starring as Fiyero in "Wicked" in London's West End, will make their way to the finish line.
Alumni of the "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" reality dating franchise have also made participating in the five-borough race a newfound tradition. Hannah Ann Sluss, Joe Amabile, Matt James, Blake Horstmann, Zac Clark, Greg Grippo and Andrew Spencer will take on the 26.2 miles. Amabile drew attention after undergoing brain surgery in August to remove a tumor. He posted a video to Instagram on Aug. 20 of his first run after the operation, saying he had run 3.5 miles only 15 days after his brain surgery.
Athletes from other sports are racing as well. Tiki Barber, the former New York Giants running back, and Justin Britt, a former Seattle Seahawks player, will represent the National Football League. James Milner will represent England's Premier League, and Darby Allin will show what an All Elite Wrestling athlete can do in a road race.
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