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April 08, 2024

MTA to Charge New York City Marathoners $10 Each Time They Record Themselves Gingerly Going Down Steps to Subway Stations After the Race

April 08, 2024/ Mark Remy
MTA to Charge New York City Marathoners $10 Each Time They Record Themselves Gingerly Going Down Steps to Subway Stations After the Race

New harebrained scheme replaces old harebrained scheme.

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April 08, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Stairs, NYC, New York City Marathon, Subway, Mass transit, Harebrained schemes
October 30, 2023

City's Weirdos Excited for NYC Marathon Weekend

October 30, 2023/ Mark Remy
City's Weirdos Excited for NYC Marathon Weekend

"I look forward to it all year," says filthy guy dressed as wizard in Times Square.

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October 30, 2023/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
New York City Marathon, Weirdos, NYC
October 18, 2023

What You Need to Know About the 2023 New York City Marathon, From a Pathological Liar

October 18, 2023/ Mark Remy
What You Need to Know About the 2023 New York City Marathon, From a Pathological Liar

The popular Thanksgiving Day event expects a field of 640,000.

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October 18, 2023/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Pathological lying
May 01, 2023

Chicago Marathon Is New Title Sponsor of New York City Marathon

May 01, 2023/ Mark Remy
Chicago Marathon Is New Title Sponsor of New York City Marathon

Race organizers call new partnership “a perfect fit.”

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May 01, 2023/ Mark Remy/
Chicago Marathon, New York City Marathon, Sponsorships, Meta
October 03, 2022

2023 NYC Marathon Lottery Winners to Get Choice of 1 Mile Per Year Over 26 Years or One-Time Payout of 26 Miles

October 03, 2022/ Mark Remy
2023 NYC Marathon Lottery Winners to Get Choice of 1 Mile Per Year Over 26 Years or One-Time Payout of 26 Miles

It’s uncertain whether other World Marathon Majors events will follow suit.

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October 03, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Lottery, Choices
November 13, 2021

Duck Annoys Friends With Endless Talk About Running NYC Marathon

November 13, 2021/ Mark Remy
Duck Annoys Friends With Endless Talk About Running NYC Marathon

Waterfowl from viral video alienates entire barnyard.

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November 13, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Duck, New York City Marathon, Marathons, Talk, Shut up, Quack
November 08, 2021

NYC Marathon Finish Line Blocked by Tourists Looking for M&M’s Store

November 08, 2021/ Mark Remy
NYC Marathon Finish Line Blocked by Tourists Looking for M&M’s Store

Oblivious out-of-towners annoy hundreds.

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November 08, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Finish Line, Tourists, Annoyance
November 01, 2021

Local Woman Running New York City Marathon to Raise Funds for New York City Marathon

November 01, 2021/ Mark Remy
Local Woman Running New York City Marathon to Raise Funds for New York City Marathon

Longtime runner says she’s doing this one “for something bigger.”

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November 01, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Charity
May 24, 2021

Longtime NYC Marathoner Excited for Return to In-Person Urinating on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

May 24, 2021/ Mark Remy
Longtime NYC Marathoner Excited for Return to In-Person Urinating on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

“There’s nothing like it,” says local runner.

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May 24, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Urine, New York City Marathon, Bridge
August 24, 2020

For First Time Ever, NYC Marathon Is Double-Canceled

August 24, 2020/ Mark Remy
For First Time Ever, NYC Marathon Is Double-Canceled

“It is not a decision that we took lightly,” say organizers.

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August 24, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
COVID-19, Coronavirus, Cancelation, New York City Marathon, Double
May 08, 2020

NYC Marathon: 2020 Race Will Go On, But Only For This One Guy From Brooklyn

May 08, 2020/ Mark Remy
NYC Marathon: 2020 Race Will Go On, But Only For This One Guy From Brooklyn

Ending weeks of speculation, organizers announce field size of one.

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May 08, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Brooklyn, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Social distancing, Marathons
November 07, 2019

NYC Marathon Volunteer Takes Final Ton of Discarded Clothing to Drop Box

November 07, 2019/ Mark Remy
NYC Marathon Volunteer Takes Final Ton of Discarded Clothing to Drop Box

Woman opts to avoid dealing with “zoo” at Goodwill store.

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November 07, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Donation, Discarded clothing, Charity
October 30, 2019

Wow! Check Out These 6 Celebs Who Won't Be Running the 2019 NYC Marathon

October 30, 2019/ Mark Remy
Wow! Check Out These 6 Celebs Who Won't Be Running the 2019 NYC Marathon

You might see some A-listers in this year’s field—but these six won’t be among them!

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October 30, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Celebrities, 2019
October 30, 2019

Subway Rat Sees Shadow, Meaning Good Weekend Weather for NYC Marathoners

October 30, 2019/ Mark Remy
Subway Rat Sees Shadow, Meaning Good Weekend Weather for NYC Marathoners

Runners welcome good news ahead of Sunday’s race.

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October 30, 2019/ Mark Remy/
New York City Marathon, Subway, Rats, Shadows
October 30, 2018

NYC Marathon Runners Arrive Early to Acclimate to Smell

October 30, 2018/ Mark Remy
NYC Marathon Runners Arrive Early to Acclimate to Smell

Experts say “body needs time to adjust and recalibrate” to mélange of odors.

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October 30, 2018/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Smell, Odor, I Love New York
September 04, 2018

Wow! Check Out These 6 Celebs Who Won't Be Running the 2018 NYC Marathon

September 04, 2018/ Mark Remy
Wow! Check Out These 6 Celebs Who Won't Be Running the 2018 NYC Marathon

Number 4 will blow you away!

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September 04, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
New York City Marathon, Celebrities, 2018
November 03, 2017

Meb Forgets to Pack Running Shoes, Will Miss NYC Marathon

November 03, 2017/ Mark Remy
Meb Forgets to Pack Running Shoes, Will Miss NYC Marathon

Disappointed legend says he "could have sworn" they were in  suitcase.

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November 03, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Meb Keflezighi, New York City Marathon, Shoes, Travel
August 13, 2017

Wow! Check Out These 5 Celebs Who Won't Be Running the 2017 NYC Marathon

August 13, 2017/ Mark Remy
Wow! Check Out These 5 Celebs Who Won't Be Running the 2017 NYC Marathon

Can these marquee names handle 26.2? The question is moot!

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August 13, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Celebrities, Marathons, New York City Marathon, Wow
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