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Coverage dated October 30, 2026 to October 31, 2026

From 2,000 runners to 60,000: The New York City Marathon at 50

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NEW YORK (AP) — Fifty years ago, the New York City Marathon ran through all five boroughs of the city for the first time. There were just over 2,000 competitors in that seventh running of the race, including only 88 women.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    From 2,000 runners to 60,000: The 5-borough New York City Marathon at 50 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Fifty years ago, the New York City Marathon ran through all five boroughs of the city for the first time

  2. Pix11

    From 2,000 runners to 60,000: The New York City Marathon at 50 (opens Pix11)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Fifty years ago, the New York City Marathon ran through all five boroughs of the city for the first time. There were just over 2,000 competitors in that seventh running of the race, including only 88 women.

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