New York Highway Runners cancel ‘Midnight Run’ amid lightning strikes – NBC New York

As lightning strikes in New York Metropolis, the New York Highway Runners have introduced the annual New 12 months’s Eve Midnight Run has been canceled.

The four-mile run was scheduled to kick off at 11:59 p.m. in Central Park and was to start and finish on the 72nd traverse.

Resulting from steady lightning strikes within the space, the Midnight Run has been cancelled. We’ll be in contact through electronic mail relating to race & volunteer (9+1) credit score. We apologize for any inconvenience this will likely trigger.

— New York Highway Runners (@nyrr) January 1, 2025

For runners and volunteers trying to qualify for the New York Marathon, the NYRR stated they are going to attain out by e-mail.

“All registered runners and volunteers will obtain 9+1 credit score,” in response to the web site.