All the celebrities running in the 2025 New York City Marathon

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New York City MarathonOne of the city’s largest annual events is preparing to welcome more than 55,000 participants this Sunday.

prestigious race, which is celebrating its 54th edition this yearThe World Marathon Majors will conclude the 2025 season, which includes Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and Sydney.

between this batch of runners of the year A star-studded lineup of actors, musicians, reality stars and professional athletes are set to take on the grueling 26.2-mile course across all five boroughs.

Here’s a list of famous faces that you can zoom in on.

Anthony Ramos

Actor and singer Anthony Ramos, who starred in Original cast of hamilton on BroadwayWill run his first marathon on Sunday. talking to men’s journal In June, twisters starThe 33-year-old said he was motivated to take on the challenge because, “I can’t remember the last time I pushed myself this hard.”

oliver phelps

British actor Oliver PhelpsHarry, best known for playing George Weasley alongside his twin brother, James, in the Harry Potter franchise is also making his Marathon debut this weekend. Phelps, 39, has been working in support of The Matt Hampson Foundation, a charity that inspires and supports seriously injured young people through sport.

Claire Holt

H2O: Just add water Just weeks after completing the Chicago Marathon, star Claire Holt will run her third NYC Marathon this Sunday. 37 year old Australian She has previously run the NYC Marathon in 2022 and 2024, achieving her best marathon time of 3:42:43 in the latter.

Ben Gibbard and Dave Depper

Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard will run in Sunday’s race with his bandmate, guitarist Dave Depper, in support of the nonprofit environmental organization Protect Our Winters. Gibbard, 49, is an experienced ultrarunner who has competed in four 100-mile events and more than two dozen trail races since 2012.

Bachelor Nation Alumni

Several fan-favorites from Bachelor Nation will also take on the challenging course, including Joey Graziadei (season 28). the Bachelor), Tyler Cameron (season 15). The Bachelorette), Matt James (season 25). the Bachelor), Tayshia Adams (season 23). the Bachelorseason 16 The Bacheloretteseason 6 bachelor in paradise), Joe Amabile (season 14). The Bacheloretteseason 5 bachelor in paradise), and Tanner Courtaud (season 20). The Bacheloretteseason 9 bachelor in paradiseAdams’ former fiancé Zac Clark, to whom she became engaged late in her life Bachelorette The season may also be going on.

This will be the first time many of them will run in the NYC Marathon – except James and Cameron, who have participated for several years.

love island stars

(L-R) Love Island season seven contestants Nick Vansteenberghe, Brian Arenales and Alan Bibas will also run in the 2025 NYC Marathon. ,Getty/NBC,

Months after the dramatic season seven finale love island usa – which saw winner Brian Arenales, 28, runner-up Nick Vansteenberg, 24, and fellow contestant Alan Bibas, 24, tested on matters of the heart – the trio will now test their physical abilities this Sunday.

alex pappas

Olympic runner Alexi Pappas will challenge himself for the fourth time in the 2025 NYC Marathon ,Getty Images for IFC Films,

Greek-American Olympic track star Alexi Pappas, 35, will return to her running roots over the weekend, competing in her third NYC Marathon. The professional distance runner made her NYC Marathon debut in 2021 after recovering from a major hamstring injury. She returned for a second time in 2022.

Lauren Ridloff

Prominent deaf actress Lauren Ridloff is best known for her portrayal of Connie the walking deadWill run her second NYC Marathon this weekend. He kicked off the marathon in 2022 by raising money for PS347, a school for the deaf. This year, the 47-year-old player is part of Team New Balance.

reality tv stars

Many reality stars who have participated in the marathon include Carl Radke, Chloe Lukasiak and Phil Keoghan ,getty,

summer house Chief Carl Radke, 40, amazing Race Host Phil Keoghan, 58, and dance Moms 24-year-old star Chloe Lukasiak also attended love island And Bachelor Nation is part of this year’s reality TV marathoners.

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Olympic distance runner Des Linden returns to his element ,Getty Images for Every Woman’s M,

Olympic marathon runner Des Linden, 42, who represented the US at both the 2012 and 2016 Games, will return to action on Sunday. She has previously competed in the NYC Marathon three times, finishing sixth in 2014 and 2018, and 11th last year.

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Rapper NORE will run his first marathon this Sunday ,getty images,

Queens-native hip-hop icon and drink champs Host NORE — real name Victor Santiago Jr. — will run his first marathon with his Run Champs Run Crew on Sunday. The 48-year-old “Oye Mi Canto” rapper has been anxiously counting down the days to race day on Instagram.

broadway actor

Broadway stars Merle Dandridge and Patina Miller are running this year's marathon — Broadway stars Merle Dandridge and Patina Miller are running this year’s marathon ,getty,

Merle Dandridge, 50, who recently completed her stint as Persephone hadestownPlays Sunday, with Tony-winner rhubarb star Patina Miller, 40, who will run in her second New York City Marathon. Jordan Litz, 37, who currently plays Fiyero Wicked will participate in this year’s marathon in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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