A running influencer from Texas has been disqualified from the New York City Marathon and banned from future New York City running events after he ran part of the course with people on e-bikes filming him.

The actors Randall Park, Jennifer Connelly and Claire Holt have signed up, as have an NBC News correspondent and a beauty influencer.

Matt Choi, the running influencer who infuriated the running community by bringing two unauthorized e-bikes onto the NYC Marathon course, has issued an apology.

The running influencer was disqualified and banned from participating in future races after he ran alongside e-bike riders who recorded him

Matthew Choi, who a large following on social media, is barred from competing in future New York Road Runer events.