42.195 km
Distance
490 m
Elevation Gain
4:32:00
Average Finish Time
52,000
Total Finishers
1970
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Course & Elevation
Starting on Staten Island, the course crosses all five boroughs via iconic bridges including the Verrazano-Narrows, Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Queensboro, and Manhattan bridges. Runners pass through neighborhoods like Williamsburg, Long Island City, and Harlem before finishing in Central Park. The course features four significant bridge climbs that provide elevation challenges but create unforgettable moments with spectator energy.
🌤️ Weather
Cool autumn weather typical of early November in New York. Runners should expect temperatures in the low 50s°F with moderate humidity and occasional wind gusts, particularly on the bridges. Ideal conditions for marathon running.
🏆 Course Record
02:05:06
Geoffrey Kamworor (2019)
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ The NYC Marathon is one of six Abbott World Marathon Majors and has been held continuously since 1970, with the first race won by Gary Muhrcke, a 29-year-old firefighter who ran it for $1.
- ▸ The course crosses all five NYC boroughs via four historic bridges: Verrazano-Narrows (Brooklyn–Staten Island), Brooklyn Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, and Queensboro Bridge, finishing in Central Park.
- ▸ The marathon attracts runners from over 120 countries, with roughly half of the 50,000+ finishers coming from outside the United States, making it one of the most internationally diverse marathons.
- ▸ The charity program allows runners to fundraise for over 500 official charity partners, with participants raising over $350 million for New York-area nonprofits since the program's inception.
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