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The article reports on the move of the marathon volunteers and runners to help the families whose houses were destroyed by hurricane Sandy in October 2012 in New York after the New York City Marathon was cancelled. It mentions that New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has cancelled the marathon in the middle of an increasing outcry against the race. It notes that critics believe that pursuing the marathon would be insensitive from the victims of the hurricane.

The article focuses on the plans of the participants of the New York City Marathon following the cancellation of the event in New York City. It outlines the decision of the participants from different countries to spend their time exploring the city by visiting museums, watching Broadway shows, and shopping. It also mentions the intention of the other participants to find ways to volunteer to help victims of the Hurricane Sandy.

The article reports on the reaction of runners on the cancellation of New York City Marathon in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. It cites Raffaella Romazzotti, who took nine-hour flight to New York from Milan and became angry after knowing the marathon had been cancelled. It indicates the responses of thousand of runner who flew from other countries to the U.S. ranged from anger to disappointment to understanding to relief and disbelief.