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New York City Marathon

39,000 runners from more than 100 countries and all 50 states are expected to participate in this year’s 39th running of the ING New York City Marathon today.

New in 2008, there will be three wave starts to alleviate congestion on the course and enhance the overall race experience for runners.
An estimated two million spectators will watch the event from the streets of New York City, while a worldwide audience of over 315 million is expected to watch the televised broadcast.

The first marathon was held in 1970 with only a few hundred runners participating in the 26.2-mile competition in Central Park. Slowly expanding in size and scope, the 1976 marathon saw 2,090 racers complete a race that encompassed all five boroughs. Runners now enjoy a scenic course that stretches across the Verrazano Bridge from Staten Island to Brooklyn, north through Queens and the Bronx, and concludes in Manhattan for a spectacular finish in Central Park.


To learn more about the New York City Marathon and view the winners from each year, please visit the Marathon History Page.

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