Josh Ritter Runs NYC Marathon

Folk-pop maestro Josh Ritter will join the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 5 to benefit public radio station WFUV at Fordham University. After running the 26-mile trek, Ritter will play an exclusive set for pledging members of the station.

To contribute, WFUV will be on air taking contributions throughout the week. Ritter is expected to pass through at the Delimart at No 7th St. & Bedford Ave. in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m (there will be a WFUV banner on the building).

Ritter’s latest studio album, The Animal Years, was released this year on V2.

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