"Eleven Olympians will feature in a field of roughly 8,500 runners at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile on Sunday, the New York Road Runners (NYRR) announced. The race's 44th edition will span 20 blocks down one of Manhattan's most iconic roads, providing a fast-paced, competitive event that brings some of the world's top runners to the Big Apple. Defending champion Karissa Schweizer is returning for a second time, hoping to improve on her debut race in which she tied the women's event record."
"He holds the North American indoor and outdoor mile record the latter clocking in at 3:43.97. I'm excited to be making my New York Road Runners and New Balance 5th Avenue Mile race debut to close out my 2025 season, Nuguse said. I'll be drawing on the energy of the New York City crowds to get me down Fifth Ave. as quickly as possible and to come out on top."
About 8,500 runners, including eleven Olympians, will compete in the 44th New Balance 5th Avenue Mile along 20 blocks of Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The race offers a fast-paced, competitive environment that attracts top global runners. Defending champion Karissa Schweizer returns after tying the women's course record in her debut and aims to improve. Several 800-meter specialists, including Ajee' Wilson and Raevyn Rogers, will make their mile debuts, and American 1,500-meter record-holder Heather MacLean will compete. Yared Nuguse is a leading men's favorite, with Josh Hoey, Hobbs Kessler, and other notable entrants also entered.
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