New York City Marathon

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Central ___, the iconic finish location. (4)
• Tamirat ___, Ethiopian who set the men's course record. (4)
• Many participants raise money for this type of organization. (7)
• Borough that hosts miles 2 through 12. (8)
• Island where the journey begins. (6)
• Gooey energy packet squeezed mid-course. (3)
• Professional tier starting before the masses. (5)

Down

• Speed maintained over 26.2 miles. (4)
• Pinned-on paper with a runner's number. (3)
• Any of the 50,000-plus competitors. (7)
• Holding pen where runners wait for their wave. (6)
• The Queensboro is a famously quiet and tough one. (6)
• The ultimate goal line near Tavern on the Green. (6)
• What the first person across the line breaks. (4)

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