FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NYRR Statement on Russian and Belarusian Participants
NYRR reaffirms that it continues to strongly condemn Russia's devastating
and unjust invasion of Ukraine. As members of the global running community,
we stand in solidarity with Ukraine. Violence is never a solution, and we
stand alongside those impacted by war throughout the world.
NYRR has not, and will not, allow or recognize any official representation
or country affiliation of Russia or Belarus at any NYRR races, events or
programs including the TCS New York City Marathon Opening Ceremony and its
Parade of Nations. Russian and Belarussian elite athletes have not been
invited nor accepted to participate in any NYRR races. Additionally, NYRR
has not worked with any Russian or Belarussian companies or partners. NYRR
ensures that no Russian or Belarussian individuals subject to U.S.
sanctions are registered for NYRR races.
However, NYRR will not discriminate against individual runners based on
their nationality or country of birth. New York City is one of the most
multicultural cities in the world where individuals of different
nationalities live together. As part of our organization's values, NYRR
welcomes runners of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities – and runners who
are participating as individuals will be allowed to run in NYRR races and
events.
Runners impacted by the war have received a full refund of their entry fee
or their entry was deferred to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon.
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