Running influencer Matt Choi has built a massive following by turning marathons into moments of motivation. And he was quite an attraction at the 2024 New York City Marathon. He even finished the race in 2:57:15, but he received the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. He found himself in the middle of a major controversy involving rule violations. And now, he has lost his chance to compete on 2 November 2025, in the NYC Marathon. Let’s find out why!

Why is Matt Choi not participating in the New York City Marathon?

Choi was supposed to be one of the most recognizable faces at the NYC Marathon. Unfortunately, his participation came under intense scrutiny after footage surfaced of him running alongside two camera operators on electric bikes during the 2024 race. The use of such assistance

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