Nearly 60,000 runners compete in 2026 New York City Marathon

NEW YORK, US - NOV. 1: Nearly 60,000 runners from more than 140 countries competed in the 2026 New York City Marathon on Sunday.

The event marked the 50th anniversary of the race's five-borough course, which organizers originally introduced in 1976.

Competitors navigated the 26.2-mile route, starting in Staten Island and crossing the city to cross the finish line in Central Park.