A first-time New York City Marathon participant is ready to honor the saints in a unique way – by running with them.

The Nov. 1 race coincides with the Feast of All Saints, and Lillie Romeiser, 30, asked friends to pick a favorite saint to intercede for her.

“I was looking for a way to be united with my friends and family and also obviously to worship God and make it a prayerful experience,” said Romeiser.

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