NYC Marathon draws massive crowds as record number of runners hit the course

November 2, 2026

NYC Marathon draws massive crowds as record number of runners hit the course

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Runners gather at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island before the start of the New York City Marathon. — More than 60,000 runners from around the world gather at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island early Sunday morning. Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Post

A runner reacts after finishing the New York City Marathon. — A runner reacts after finishing the New York City Marathon. REUTERS

An FDNY fireboat sprays colorful water cannons in New York Harbor, with the city skyline in the background. — Supporters gather along 1st avenue in Manhattan to cheer on runners in the 2026 New York City Marathon. Stephen Yang for NY Post

An FDNY fireboat sprays colorful water cannons in New York Harbor, with the city skyline in the background. — An FDNY fireboat sprays water near the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. AP Photo/Heather Khalifa

A runner wearing a plush chicken hat and a blue cape waits before the start of the New York City Marathon. — A runner waits before the start of the New York City Marathon in New York City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. REUTERS

Fans hold signs with a runner's face along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

A dense crowd of runners participates in the New York City Marathon in Brooklyn. — Runners run through Brooklyn during the New York City Marathon in New York City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. More than 50,000 runners are participating. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

A runner dressed as Superman crosses the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon. — A runner dressed as Superman crosses the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon in New York City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. REUTERS

Runners race through Brooklyn during the New York City Marathon. — Runners race through Brooklyn during the New York City Marathon in New York City on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. More than 50,000 participants are expected. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

Runners competing in the New York City Marathon, including one dressed as a banana. — A runner in a banana costume crosses the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the TCS New York City Marathon. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

Alexander Hamilton cheerleaders wearing colonial attire and holding signs that read "Make Haste" and "Thou Hast This!" while cheering on runners during the New York City Marathon. — Alexander Hamilton cheerleaders during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Aristide Economopoulos for NY Post

The Alexander Hamilton Cheerleaders cheer on runners during the New York City Marathon. — The Alexander Hamilton Cheerleaders during the New York City Marathon in New York on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Aristide Economopoulos for NY Post

A runner wearing a Spider-Man onesie rests on a large plastic bag amid fallen autumn leaves in the starting area of the New York City Marathon. — A runner waits in the starting area ahead of the New York City Marathon in New York City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. REUTERS

Zac Clark reacts during the New York City Marathon. — Zac Clark of “The Bachelorette” reacts during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis

Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

Fans gather behind metal barricades along a New York City street, cheering as marathon runners speed past in the foreground. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

Fans hold signs in support of runners during the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

A bride-to-be wearing a white tutu with pink ribbons that read "Ashley & Chris" and "26.2 to I Do!" arrives for the marathon. — A bride-to-be arrives for the NYRR TCS New York City Marathon in New York City on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. More than 50,000 runners are expected to race. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

Runners participate in the New York City Marathon. — Runners participate in the New York City Marathon in New York City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. REUTERS

Fans gather along a Manhattan street to support runners in the New York City Marathon, with some holding Israeli flags. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

People gather at the starting line location for the Marathon in New York. — People gather at the starting line for the Marathon in New York on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Post

A smiling runner in a red shirt and shorts raises her arms in victory while crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the TCS New York City Marathon, surrounded by other runners. — Runners cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the TCS New York City Marathon in New York City on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

Fans watch and cheer for the New York City Marathon from windows, balconies, and the street. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in New York. Stephen Yang for NY Post

Runners in the New York City Marathon, including a woman wearing a Statue of Liberty crown, on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. — Runners cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. AP Photo/Heather Khalifa

Spectators watch the New York City Marathon, holding phones and a sign featuring a cat with a speech bubble that reads, "Run like it's feeding time." — Spectators hold signs while watching the New York City Marathon in New York City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. REUTERS

A young girl pets a golden retriever wearing a blue vest with a race bib during the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

Runners cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon. — Runners cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

Fans cheering and holding balloons and signs behind metal barriers along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in New York. Stephen Yang for NY Post

A runner celebrates after finishing the New York City Marathon. — A runner reacts after finishing the New York City Marathon in New York City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. REUTERS

A spectator holds a sign reading "Don't stop now or you'll have to explain at Thanksgiving" at the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

A runner in athletic wear stops to shake hands with a young spectator wearing a green hat during the New York City Marathon. — A runner shakes hands with a young spectator during the New York City Marathon in New York City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. REUTERS

Fans cheering and holding a sign that says "Smile if you peed a lil" as runners pass by during the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

Spectators hold signs supporting runners along the New York City Marathon course. — Spectators hold signs while watching runners during the New York City Marathon in New York City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. REUTERS

Fans gather in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

A volunteer in a yellow jacket ties a runner's shoelace, with the words "Run Happy" written on the runner's leg. — A volunteer helps a runner tie their shoelaces during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. REUTERS

Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in New York. Stephen Yang for NY Post

A runner rests, wrapped in a silver emergency blanket, near a post before the marathon. — A runner rests before the start of the NYRR TCS New York City Marathon in New York City on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

Spectators cheer on runners making their way through Brooklyn during the New York City Marathon. — Spectators cheer on runners making their way through Brooklyn during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. AP Photo/Heather Khalifa

Fans hold signs, including one with a meme of Catherine O'Hara screaming "Kevin!" from the movie Home Alone, as they cheer for runners in the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

Fans line up along a Manhattan street to watch the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

Fans gather along First Avenue to support runners in the New York City Marathon, holding a sign that reads "I love gay Jewish runners." — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

Spectators cheer for runners, holding humorous signs, during the New York City Marathon. — Runners run through Brooklyn during the 2026 NYRR TCS New York City Marathon in New York City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

A smiling runner takes photos with his phone on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon. — A runner takes photos on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. AP Photo/Heather Khalifa

Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners during the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners during the New York City Marathon in New York on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

Spectators hug and cheer for runners during the New York City Marathon. — Spectators cheer runners as they make their way through Brooklyn during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. AP Photo/Heather Khalifa

Discarded green and white cups litter the asphalt street after the NYC Marathon in Brooklyn. — Used cups litter the ground of the NYC Marathon section in Brooklyn, New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. ZUMAPRESS.com

Two spectators look at a marathon tracking app on a smartphone. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon. — Runners along First Avenue in Manhattan. Stephen Yang for NY Post

A massive crowd of runners exits the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge into Brooklyn during the New York City Marathon. — Runners exit the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge into Brooklyn during the NYRR TCS New York City Marathon in New York City on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

Fans line First Avenue in Manhattan to cheer for runners in the New York City Marathon. — Fans gather along First Avenue in Manhattan to support runners in the New York City Marathon in New York on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Stephen Yang for NY Post

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