TCS New York City Marathon 2012: cancelled edition
The 2012 ING New York City Marathon, the 43rd running, was cancelled two days before its November 4 start when Hurricane Sandy forced city officials to reverse an earlier decision to proceed, the first cancellation in the race's history.
The 2012 ING New York City Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, November 4, 2012, was cancelled on Friday, November 2, two days before the start, after Hurricane Sandy devastated the region. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York Road Runners had first announced the race would proceed, then reversed that decision amid public backlash over diverting resources from the recovery. On December 20, 2012, NYRR offered entered runners three options: a refund of the entry fee minus an 11 dollar processing fee, a guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2013, 2014, or 2015 New York City Marathon at the 2012 entry rate, or a guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2013 NYC Half.
What made 2012 notable
The cancellation was the story. The 43rd New York City Marathon was set for Sunday, November 4, 2012, but Hurricane Sandy had flooded the city days earlier, knocking out power and transit across the five boroughs. Mayor Bloomberg and NYRR first said the race would go on, then reversed course on Friday, November 2, two days out, as public anger mounted over staging an athletic event while neighborhoods went without help. It was the first cancellation in race history. NYRR donated 1 million dollars to relief. On December 20 the organisation offered entrants a refund, a guaranteed entry to the 2013, 2014, or 2015 race, or a 2013 NYC Half spot. Some runners staged a shadow run in Central Park.
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| Age group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 2:53:00 | 3:13:00 |
| 35-39 | 2:58:00 | 3:15:00 |
| 40-44 | 3:03:00 | 3:26:00 |
| 45-49 | 3:13:00 | 3:38:00 |
| 50-54 | 3:18:00 | 3:51:00 |
| 55-59 | 3:28:00 | 4:10:00 |
| 60-64 | 3:43:00 | 4:27:00 |
| 65-69 | 3:58:00 | 4:50:00 |
| 70-74 | 4:13:00 | 5:30:00 |
| 75-79 | 4:28:00 | 6:00:00 |
| 80-84 | 4:48:00 | 6:35:00 |
| 85-89 | 5:03:00 | 6:35:00 |
| 90+ | 5:18:00 | 6:35:00 |
Questions about the 2012 ballot
Why was the 2012 NYC Marathon cancelled?
Hurricane Sandy devastated the New York region days before the November 4 race. After first saying the marathon would proceed, Mayor Bloomberg and NYRR reversed course on November 2 amid backlash over diverting recovery resources. It was the first cancellation in race history.
When was the 2012 NYC Marathon supposed to run?
Sunday, November 4, 2012. It was the 43rd running. The race was cancelled two days before the start, on Friday, November 2, 2012.
What did 2012 entrants get after the cancellation?
On December 20, 2012, NYRR offered three options: a full refund minus an 11 dollar processing fee, a guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2013, 2014, or 2015 Marathon at the 2012 rate, or a guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2013 NYC Half.
Were there any 2012 NYC Marathon results or winners?
No. The race never took place, so there were no finishers, times, or winners for 2012. Some runners held an informal shadow run in Central Park instead.