#WomenRunTheWorld

Meredith Corporation announced that the 2019 SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon hosted by Meredith’s SHAPE magazine in conjunction with the world’s premier community running organization, New York Road Runners (NYRR), will kick off the celebratory weekend with its Women Run the World™ Panel. The race, which will take place Sunday, April 14, in New York’s Central Park, is one of the largest women-only half-marathons in the country and draws thousands of female runners and walkers of all ages from around the world each year.

The honorees of this year’s Women Run the World Panel include: Jen Widerstrom, television star and Consulting Fitness Director of SHAPE; Elizabeth Goodman Artis, Editor-in-Chief of SHAPE; Janine Delaney, psychologist and fitness expert; Tiff McFierce, DJ and wellness advocate; and Rhonda Vetere, C-suite technology leader.

“The Women Run the World Panel is an inspirational discussion to spread positivity the day before the 2019 SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon,” says Elizabeth Goodman Artis, Editor-in-Chief of SHAPE magazine. “We are thrilled to recognize women who are making a difference in their industries and communities.”

In addition to the five notable women of the Women Run the World Panel, Broadway actress and singer Christy Altomare will sing the national anthem before running, and Sara Haines, co-host of “Strahan and Sara” on ABC News, will host the opening and closing ceremonies. Tiff McFierce, the first female resident DJ at Madison Square Garden, will perform at the finish line.

On race day, supporters and spectators are invited to cheer on runners along the course in Central Park and visit the Race Day Festival at Naumburg Bandshell to enjoy live music, free samples, giveaways, fun activities and more. There will also be an awards ceremony following the race to celebrate the runners and Women Run the World honorees.

For pre-race events, inspiration, expert training tips, race updates and more, join the conversation on social media using #WomenRunTheWorld and by following @shapehalf on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

To register for the 2019 SHAPE Women’s Half Marathon, visit: https://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2019/shape-womens-half-marathon

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