Chilean miner Edison Peña is one of the 45,000 people enrolled in Sunday's event. The 34-year-old is one of 33 miners rescued last month after spending 69 days trapped underground 2,300 meters by a landslide.
An avid runner who ran several miles every day through tunnels, steel-toed boots cut to ankle.
New York Marathon officials heard of the underground formation Peña and planned to invite a guest of honor. But he really wanted to run the race.
Peña hopes to complete the 26.2 miles in 6 hours.
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