NYC Marathon Canceled: Jimmy Kimmel, Snooki and More Celebs React as Race Shut Down After Sandy

Lo Bosworth, Andy Cohen and Joy Behar are just a few of the other stars sharing their thoughts on the social media site

By Alyssa Toomey Nov 02, 2012 10:54 PMTags
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The New York City Marathon has officially been canceled.

After endless criticism and social media backlash, Mayor Michael Bloomberg made the formal announcement Friday that the annual run would not take place—for the first time in 40 years—due to Hurricane Sandy.

And just as folks took to Twitter to protest the marathon before it's cancellation, celebs, New Yorkers and tons of tweeters are sharing their reaction on the social media site now that the plug's been pulled on the 26.2 mile dash.

Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga and more react to Hurricane Sandy

Andy Cohen: "Mayor Bloomberg gets it right canceling the marathon."

Joy Behar: "What do you mean they cancelled Sunday's #NYCMarathon? That can't be true. Paul Ryan already announced that he won it."

Jimmy Kimmel: "I'm running the NYC Marathon anyway and I'm going to WIN!"

Rainn Wilson: "ATTN: NYC Marathoners. Hosting my own private marathon on Sunday. Meet me at Hunts Point, Bronx at 5 am. Bring cash."

Lo Bosworth: "update -marathon is off, so if u r a runner, even better reason to donate your room to #sandy survivors in need http://race2recovernyc.com/  RT."

Snooki: "Go team! Help the people!!'@snooki they cancelled the NYC Marathon due to a public uproar. Yay! Feel accomplished? I do'"

Zac Posen: "NYC marathon is cancelled!! Time to put the energy and resources towards those in need #Sandy"

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