The upcoming New York City Half Marathon will feature a new route over the Brooklyn Bridge instead of the Manhattan Bridge, marking a first in the race's history. Race director Ted Metellus states that the flatter surface of the Brooklyn Bridge, compared to the Manhattan Bridge, allows for quicker times, with predictions of a 30 seconds to a minute faster finish for the 27,000-plus participants. This change aims to enhance runner experience and performance while introducing a fresh element to the half marathon.
The organizers of the New York City Half Marathon insist that they love the Manhattan Bridge. But they are forsaking it in favor of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The 13.1-mile race on Sunday will take the Brooklyn Bridge, streaming onto the Manhattan-bound lower roadway, which is a first for the race.
The new route is predicted to be faster, from 30 seconds to a minute quicker, allowing runners to potentially set personal records.
According to race director Ted Metellus, the flatter course of the Brooklyn Bridge should enhance runners' experiences compared to the terrain of the Manhattan Bridge.
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