NEW YORK, October 29, 2012 — The ING New York City Marathon on November 4 is the largest marathon in America. For the first time in nearly 20 years, running fans all across the U.S. can watch the race live on television. Here’s where and when to tune-in:
National TV
Sunday race:
ING New York City Marathon, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Sunday highlights:
New York City Marathon Highlights, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET on ABC
Local TV in New York
Saturday preview:
Countdown To The Starting Line, 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on WABC-TV
Keep an eye out for me as I talk about the professional runners to watch.
Sunday race:
Eyewitness News Marathon Sunday Pre-Race, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on WABC-TV
ING New York City Marathon, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on WABC-TV
Online
New York Road Runners web show “On The Run” (hosted by yours truly, along with Olympians Carrie Tollefson and Tim Hutchings) will air five episodes dedicated solely to the ING New York City Marathon.
We’re interviewing professional athletes, charity runners, and bringing you the Dash to the Finish Line 5K featuring runners like Shalane Flanagan, Kara Goucher, Lopez Lomong and other American pros.
All episodes of “On The Run” are available at ontherun.nyrr.org and New York Road Runner’s YouTube channel.
Wednesday, October 31: 8:00 p.m. and anytime on demand
Thursday, November 1: 8:00 p.m. and anytime on demand
Friday, November 2: 8:00 p.m. and anytime on demand
Saturday, November 3: 4:00 p.m. and anytime on demand
Monday, November 5: 8:00 p.m. and anytime on demand
Sunday race:
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at WatchESPN.com
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 7online.com
Karla Bruning is host of On The Run, New York Road Runner’s weekly lifestyle web show about running. She has completed four marathons, two triathlons and trains with the New York Harriers. Follow Karla’s “Notes From a Running Nerd” at RunKarlaRun.com, Facebook and Twitter@KBruning.
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