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Shaden Awad prepares for NYC Marathon debut with Team Inspire

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 9:11 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Shaden Awad prepares for NYC Marathon debut with Team Inspire
Summary

Shaden Awad is set to participate in her first NYC Marathon on November 1, 2026, representing Team Inspire. The Queens runner, a daughter of Palestinian immigrants, views the marathon as a celebration of her family's sacrifices and her Palestinian heritage. Awad joined the New York Road Runners' community through the 9+1 program, which helped secure her entry into the race. With a background in managing anxiety through running, she emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity in the sport, looking forward to a unified celebration of diverse runners.

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  • •Shaden Awad is a Palestinian-American runner from Queens.
  • •She runs her first TCS New York City Marathon on November 1, 2026.
  • •Awad is part of New York Road Runners' Team Inspire.
  • •She completed the 9+1 program to secure her entry into the marathon.
  • •Awad sees the marathon as a celebration of community and inclusivity.
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  • 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Palestinian-American runner to make NYC Marathon debut with Team Inspire
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For Queens runner Shaden Awad, the NYC Marathon is a celebration of family, Palestinian heritage and the community she found through running.

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