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New York City Marathon Sets Record With 61,146 Finishers
The New York City Marathon had 61,146 finishers on Sunday, November 1, setting a record for the largest marathon in history.
New York Road Runners said 61,529 runners started the race, which ran through Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan before ending in Central Park.
The finish total surpassed the London Marathon's 59,830 finishers earlier in 2026 and the New York race's previous record of 59,226 in 2025.
The five-borough route began in 1976, and this year's race marked its 50th anniversary.
The event raised more than $100 million for charity, exceeding its fundraising goal.
Runners from 153 countries took part, while Sweden's Andreas Almgren and Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui won the men's and women's open races.
The record adds to three straight years of growth in the race's number of finishers, according to the published results.
The 2026 New York City Marathon had 61,146 finishers, making it the largest marathon in history, according to results released by New York Road Runners.
A total of 61,529 runners started the race on Sunday, November 1.
The course crossed all five boroughs and ended in Central Park.
The event marked 50 years since the race first expanded from Central Park to a five-borough course.
The marathon took place two days before Americans were due to vote, amid what Daily Mail writer Daniel Matthews described as deep political divisions.
- Who
- 61,529 runners started the race; 61,146 finished.
- What
- The New York City Marathon set a record for the largest marathon by finishers.
- When
- Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Where
- The course went through New York City's five boroughs, finishing in Central Park.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Organizers moved the race from Central Park onto a course through New York City's five boroughs.
The marathon was held, with 61,529 runners starting the race.
New York Road Runners released results showing 61,146 finishers.
- Finishers
- 61,146
- Starters
- 61,529
- Race date
- November 1, 2026
- Course
- New York City's five boroughs, finishing in Central Park
- Course anniversary
- 50 years since the five-borough route began in 1976
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So it felt extra special that on Sunday, New Yorkers put on a celebration of unity and strength and generosity and hope.
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