New York City Marathon

What is the New York City Marathon?

Every year up to 50,000 participants travel from around the world to take on New York City's annual 26.2-mile (42.2-km) footrace through the heart of the Big Apple. It is the largest marathon in the world and it's easy to see why it's so popular.

The beauty of the New York City Marathon is that it winds its way through all five boroughs of the spectacular city—Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan.

Whether you are planning to take on the challenge and run the NYC Marathon or provide some much-needed support from the sidelines, you are in for a treat. Spend the day soaking up the electric atmosphere and watch as the city that never sleeps becomes one big party celebrating triumph and endurance of the human spirit.

Need to know

If you are a confirmed runner you will need to collect your bib and race pack in person at the NYC Marathon Expo at the Javits Center in Manhattan. This will give you everything you need in preparation for race day. The Expo opens 3 days before the marathon,

Did you know?

The first NYC marathon took place in 1970 and had a very different course. Athletes had to run several laps around the Park Drive of Central Park. 

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