NYC Marathon

Tens of thousands of marathon runners will be back on the streets of New York City this weekend, marking the return of what’s considered to be the world’s largest 26.2-mile race.

A week from Sunday, tens of thousands of runners will take to the streets of the five boroughs to compete in the New York City Marathon. For two of those runners, the 26.2 miles will help highlight another challenge. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.

There’s a new way to get your hands on one of hottest tickets in town: Entry into the New York City Marathon. “Team for Climate” runners commit to raising $3,000 for the race’s climate partner, Anew. The money goes to Forestry Management Projects based in New York. Growing the forests helps offset some of the carbon footprint that comes with...

Nick Parisi received a rejection email following the 2024 New York City Marathon drawing, except his photo was used in the race’s marketing materials. News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports on the viral email and the response to it.

News 4’s John Chandler with the details.

It’s finally race day in the Big Apple. News 4’s Carolyn Manno and Myles Miller report.

Tens of thousands of marathon runners will be back on the streets of New York City this weekend, marking the return of what’s considered to be the world’s largest 26.2-mile race. The 2023 TCS New York City Marathon kicks off Sunday morning at 8 a.m., with an estimated 50,000 people expected to take off from Staten Island and navigate the…

Carolyn Manno speaks to athletes who are running the marathon to win.

The NYPD is making its security preparations for the NYC marathon. Melissa Colorado reports.

Tens of thousands of racers will lace up their running shoes to compete in this year’s New York City Marathon, each with their own reasons for running. But one competitor on Sunday is running for his life, his wife’s life and everyone whose life has been affected by cancer. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.

The New York City Marathon is set to get underway on Sunday with 50,000 runners across all five boroughs. Groups start heading out on the 26.2-mile course beginning at 8 a.m. and friends, families, and spectators can watch from miles 3 to 26. Marathon officials said no spectator viewing is allowed at the start or on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The…

For those not running in this year’s TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 5, there are some big names to keep an eye our for during the Sunday race. The list includes TV stars, former athletes, YouTube creators and a member of the TODAY show family.

Among the runners participating in this year’s RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon will be three men in their 60s and 70s who are proving that age is just a number. John Chandler reports.