

female marathoner of all-time behind Deena Kastor. “This All-Star American lineup for 2017 will certainly raise the level of excitement around this year’s race, further elevating the support of professional distance running in our country and inspiring the millions of people around the world tuning in to watch these great athletes compete.”įlanagan is the second-fastest U.S.

“… Shalane, meanwhile, who owns the best New York City Marathon finish by an American woman in the last 27 years, returns in search of another podium finish,” said Peter Ciaccia, president of events for New York Road Runners and race director of the TCS New York City Marathon. That means we can all cheer as she storms through the boroughs, as Meb Keflezighi delivers his swan song and as Tatyana McFadden runs toward a record sixth title in the wheelchair division. The whispers and Instagram posts are true-Shalane Flanagan, who hasn’t raced a marathon since Rio, is running the NYC Marathon this November. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!Īfter Injury, Shalane Flanagan Returns To Race The NYC Marathon
