Coverage dated October 26, 2026 to October 29, 2026
2026 TCS New York City Marathon kicks off with NYRR Opening Ceremoy
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The New York Road Runners will kick off race weekend for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon with its annual Opening Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m.
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The last living founder of the New York City Marathon’s five-borough course remembers how it all came together to transform the competition into an international event. George Hirsch is the publisher of New York Magazine and a fan of keeping himself active.
This is a landmark year for the five-borough New York City Marathon, and sustainability efforts during the event cannot fall behind as about 60,000 runners get ready to take off. Every year, the New York City Marathon faces major sustainability issues, including an abundance of plastic cups and gel …
It’s a special anniversary for the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Thousands of runners are slated to hit the road Nov. 1 as the TCS New York City Marathon winds its way through New York City, marking 50 years since the race expanded to all five boroughs in 1976, with the iconic span serving as its start…
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the TCS New York City Marathon, one of the city’s largest and most celebrated sporting events. Each year, approximately 55,000 to nearly 60,000 runners take on the grueling 26.
In a year of landmark events for New York City, this year’s TCS New York City Marathon is no exception. This year’s running marks the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course that has made the race the ultimate running competition in the world.
The New York Road Runners will kick off race weekend for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon with its annual Opening Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m.
The blue line guiding thousands of runners through New York City’s five boroughs took shape Wednesday as New York Road Runners (NYRR) marked the 50th anniversary of the TCS New York City Marathon with a ceremonial painting along Central Park West and 67th Street.
The New York City Marathon is celebrating 50 years, marking a major historical feat for one of the city’s major running events. The 26.2-mile run has evolved over the years, and each borough has played a part in making the race what it is today.
