New York City Marathon

Nancy Willis with two friends who ran the marathon with her, taken at the end of the race before Jack went missing. From left Susan Reedy, Nancy Willis holding her son Peter Willis Age 2, Laney Price.jpg

A young boy safely returned to his family after getting lost at the NYC Marathon

5:00am April 07, 2025

After Nancy Willis finished the New York City Marathon, she went to greet her family, only to discover that her 8-year-old son was missing. After a frantic search, a woman appeared with the boy.

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She ran the New York City Marathon drunk. And she'd do it again

2:35pm November 15, 2024

Justine Huang took as much food and drinks from spectators at the New York City Marathon as she could — and has no regrets.

Cover of Running While Black byAlison Mariella Desir.

'Running While Black' tells a new story about who belongs in the sport

4:33pm November 16, 2022

by Beandrea July

In a new book, writer Alison Mariella Désir shares her journey into long distance running, reveals the hidden contributions of Black runners and calls for the sport to become more inclusive.

Women's division winner Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya crosses the finish line during the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon in New York on November 7, 2021.

Kenya's Albert Korir and Peres Jepchirchir have won the New York City Marathon

2:07pm November 07, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

The iconic 26.2-mile trek through all five of the city's boroughs returned in person on Sunday after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

Larry Trachtenberg, one of the original athletes that completed the first New York City Marathon in 1970, will run the marathon's 50th edition this year. He kept his training log from the 1970 marathon.

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They ran the 1st New York City Marathon. Only one returns for the 50th

10:43am November 03, 2021

by Aimee Berg

Larry Trachtenberg and Jim Isenberg dreamed of running the 50th version of the race they finished back in 1970. A life-altering accident foiled the plan.

A group of runners compete in the New York City Marathon in 2019. It's one of many big city races to return this year after they were cancelled over pandemic health restrictions in 2020.

Big City Marathons Are Coming Back

12:33pm May 21, 2021

by Art Silverman

Most big city marathons were called off last year. Now that pandemic restrictions have eased, major marathons are planned for later in 2021 in cities including New York, Boston and Chicago.

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A view of runners taking part in the 2019 New York City Marathon.

Sports

New York City Marathon Canceled Due To Coronavirus

2:44pm June 24, 2020

by Austin Horn

The race, which is the world's largest marathon, has attracted more than 50,000 runners and thousands of volunteers. Spectators line the route, which goes through all five boroughs of the city.

First place finishers Mary Keitany of Kenya, left, and Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia pose for a picture at the finish line of the New York City Marathon on Sunday.

Kenya's Mary Keitany And Lelisa Desisa Of Ethiopia Win New York City Marathon

9:29pm November 04, 2018

by Emma Bowman

In a field topping 50,000, the annual race saw a lot of firsts. Desisa of Ethiopia won his first NYC Marathon and Kenya's Keitany became the third person to win the race four times.

A runner moves past a group of police officers gathered near the finish line of the New York City Marathon on Nov. 6, 2016. Authorities are increasing the number of officers and other law enforcement personnel for this year's race, in the wake of an Tuesd

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New York City Marathon Will Run As Scheduled, With Extra Security

5:00am November 03, 2017

Despite Tuesday's terrorist attack the mayor decided not to cancel Sunday's race, and the NYPD is increasing the number of officers and other safety measures along the course, and around the city.

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2:56pm November 06, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Also this week: The story of a 60-year-old United Airlines pilot and runner who finished the New York City Marathon in 2 hours, 47 minutes and 27 seconds.