While many people were home cooking and preparing to watch Super Bowl 50, others were in Central Park for the New York Road Runners Gridiron Run. News1 New York reported on this special Super Bowl Day event.
Think of it as the ultimate pre-game. Over 5,000 runners touched down in Central Park Sunday for some early morning Super Bowl fun. Before warming up their legs, they got to test their arms in the longest football throw contest.
For many, this event is the first race of the season. It's also a chance to show their pigskin pride by donning their favorite team's uniform. Runners say this race also gives them a chance to work off some of the calories they'll be eating while they watch the big game.
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