A Big Race
The first New York City marathon took place in 1970. It was hosted by New York Road Runners (NYRR). Only 127 runners entered the 26.2-mile race. Now it’s the world’s largest marathon. It’s held on the first Sunday in November. More than 55,000 people finished the run in 2024.
The 2023 marathon.
CRAIG T. FRUCHTMAN—GETTY IMAGESA Growing Marathon
The New York City Marathon has been run for 54 years. It’s still hosted by NYRR. The race has been canceled only twice: in 2012, following Hurricane Sandy, and again in 2020, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the Kids
Kids can get involved with NYRR too. Rising New York Road Runners is a youth fitness platform. It has resources for communities in New York City and beyond. The goal is to help kids build confidence through physical activity. Not a runner? That’s okay. It has fitness activities anyone can join in on.
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