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New York City Marathon

Photo : Da Ping Luo for NYRR

The World’s Largest Marathon and the Ultimate Five-Borough Running Experience

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The TCS New York City Marathon is an annual marathon held on the first Sunday of November in New York City, USA. Organized by New York Road Runners (NYRR), the event has grown from a small race with just 127 entrants in 1970 into the largest marathon in the world. The race attracts more than 50,000 runners annually and millions of spectators who line the streets to cheer participants through every borough of the city.

Recognized as one of the seven Abbott World Marathon Majors, the marathon is renowned not only for its elite competition but also for its inclusivity and cultural significance. The event welcomes professional athletes, wheelchair competitors, charity runners, first-time marathoners, and everyday runners pursuing personal dreams, creating one of the most diverse sporting gatherings anywhere in the world.