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News Articles: New York City Marathon

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A young boy safely returned to his family after getting lost at the NYC Marathon

After Nancy Willis finished the New York City Marathon, she went to greet her family, only to discover that her 8-year-old son was missing. After a frantic search, a woman appeared with the boy.

April 07, 2025
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  • Laura Kwerel and
  • Autumn Barnes
Justine Huang has no regrets from running the 2024 New York City Marathon drunk.

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She ran the New York City Marathon drunk. And she'd do it again

Justine Huang took as much food and drinks from spectators at the New York City Marathon as she could — and has no regrets.

November 15, 2024
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  • Claire Murashima
Cover of Running While Black byAlison Mariella Desir.

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'Running While Black' tells a new story about who belongs in the sport

In a new book, writer Alison Mariella Désir shares her journey into long distance running, reveals the hidden contributions of Black runners and calls for the sport to become more inclusive.

November 16, 2022
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By:
  • Beandrea July
Women's division winner Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya crosses the finish line during the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon in New York on November 7, 2021.

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Kenya's Albert Korir and Peres Jepchirchir have won the New York City Marathon

The iconic 26.2-mile trek through all five of the city's boroughs returned in person on Sunday after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

November 07, 2021
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  • Joe Hernandez
Larry Trachtenberg, one of the original athletes that completed the first New York City Marathon in 1970, will run the marathon's 50th edition this year. He kept his training log from the 1970 marathon.

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They ran the 1st New York City Marathon. Only one returns for the 50th

Larry Trachtenberg and Jim Isenberg dreamed of running the 50th version of the race they finished back in 1970. A life-altering accident foiled the plan.

November 03, 2021
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  • Aimee Berg
A group of runners compete in the New York City Marathon in 2019. It's one of many big city races to return this year after they were cancelled over pandemic health restrictions in 2020.

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Big City Marathons Are Coming Back

Most big city marathons were called off last year. Now that pandemic restrictions have eased, major marathons are planned for later in 2021 in cities including New York, Boston and Chicago.

May 21, 2021
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  • Art Silverman

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