Entertainment Sports From Tayshia Adams to Nev Schulman: All the Celebrities Running the 2021 New York City Marathon The New York City Marathon takes place Nov. 7 and will feature dozens of celebrities who hope to raise funds for charitable causes By Jason Hahn Jason Hahn Jason Hahn is a former Human Interest and Sports Reporter for PEOPLE. He started at PEOPLE's Los Angeles Bureau as a writer and reporter in 2017 and interviewed the likes of Kobe Bryant, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Brady. He has a B.A. in English from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University. He previously worked for Complex Magazine in New York City. People Editorial Guidelines Published on October 26, 2021 03:31 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Tayshia Adams and Zac Clark . Photo: David Becker/Getty The New York City Marathon is almost here, and that means dozens of celebrities will be getting out their sneakers to take part in one of the biggest running events of the year. On Tuesday, the New York Road Runners announced an official list of well-known personalities who have signed up to participate in the storied 26.2-mile race, which takes place on Nov. 7 in New York City. The group is made up of a variety of celebrities from television, movies, music, and sports, who will run the race with more than 30,000 others. Notable entrants include Olympic gold medalist and FIFA women's World Cup champion Abby Wambach; Ben Lovett and Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons; former NFL player Tiki Barber; Nev Schulman, host of MTV's Catfish: The TV Show; Tayshia Adams of The Bachelorette fame; Adams' fiancé, Zac Clark; former Bachelor star Matt James and his friend and former Bachelorette contestant Tyler Cameron; and many more. This year's marathon is bound to be a special one for many participants as the event was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will also be the marathon's 50th anniversary. New York City Marathon Will Return! 2021 Race to Take Place in November with 33K Runners MEGA "This will be an unprecedented and historic year for the TCS New York City Marathon as one of the most iconic New York sporting events makes its return," Race Director Ted Metellus said in a press release in May that announced the marathon would make its comeback. "As we stage a safe and memorable race for the 50th running, this year's marathon will showcase our great city's strength, inspiration, and determination." 2020 New York City Marathon Canceled as Coronavirus Pandemic Continues Here is New York Road Runners' full list of celebrities participating in the marathon, and the charities they're supporting: Wambach: Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup champion; supporting JLH Fund Lovett: Mumford & Sons; supporting Robin Hood FoundationChristy Turlington: Model; supporting founder of Every Mother CountsCJ Hobgood: ASP World Championship surferDaniel Humm: Chef and owner of Eleven Madison Park/Make It NiceKate Markgraf: Olympic gold medalist and general manager of U.S. Women's National Soccer Team; supporting JLH FundKelli O'Hara: Tony award-winning actress; supporting Cancer Support CommunityKristine Froseth: Model and actress; supporting Shoe4AfricaLauren Holiday: Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup champion; supporting JLH FundLeslie Osborne: Olympic gold medalist; supporting JLH FundMumford: Mumford & Sons; supporting Children in ConflictJames: The Bachelor; supporting ABC Food Tours and Andrea Cameron FoundationSchulman: Host of MTV's Catfish: The TV Show; supporting NYRR Team for KidsNicole Briscoe: ESPN SportsCenter anchorRyan Briscoe: Professional race car driverAdams: The Bachelorette; supporting World VisionTiki Barber: NY Giants legend, host of Tiki & Tierney; supporting NYRR Team for KidsCameron:The Bachelorette; supporting Andrea Cameron FoundationWill Reeve: Good Morning America; supporting Reeve FoundationWillie Geist: TODAY Show, Morning Joe co-host; supporting Michael J. Fox FoundationClark: The Bachelorette; supporting Release Recovery RELATED VIDEO: Dad Pushes Daughter with Rare Disease in Wheelchair as They Finish Boston Marathon Together The marathon will be shown nationally on Nov. 7 starting from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST on ESPN2, the ESPN app, and on ESPN.com, for those who have video subscriptions from affiliated pay-TV providers. It will also be broadcast live in Spanish on ESPN3 through the ESPN App and ESPN.com from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST.