NYC runners are outraged over changed marathon entry rule: ‘Great running tradition ruined’

They’re hot under the heels. New York City runners are hot under the heels and hateful in the comments after New York Road Runners (NYRR) announced changes to its popular 9+1 program. Previously, under the 9+1 program, if a NYRR member completed nine races and volunteered at an additional race, they would be guaranteed entry into the New York City Marathon the following year. However, NYRR has decided to change the rules about who can complete the program — and people are up in arms about it. Beginning with the 2027 program, which corresponds to entry in the 2028 NYC Marathon, runners must win a 9+1 Eligibility Drawing, which is free to enter. NYRR sparked “road rage” among runners by overhauling its popular 9+1 program for NYC Marathon entry. James Keivom If their name is drawn from the l