New York City Marathon
New York's annual marathon has grown from a minor race in Central Park with 127 runners to a city-wide event with 37,000 participants. These runners -- and the more than 2.5 million spectators who show up to cheer them on -- come from across the globe to be a part of one of the world's largest and most famous running competitions. Good views of the marathon can be had on First Avenue between 60th Street and 96th Street (the latter is near the 18 mile mark). From this vantage point, the race is far enough along to get a sense of who is leading, without encountering the bedlam that occurs at the finish. After you have seen the lead runners go by here, catch them again on East Drive in Cental Park between East 96th and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (about one mile from the finish line). See our map for the precise locations we recommend. Don't miss the leaders in the three main groups: the disabled participants in the Achilles Track Club, the first man, and the first women. Part of the fun of the marathon is watching the media jockey for close up shots of the lead runners. From helicopters overhead to bicycle-cams, it is likely that they will be everywhere. Enjoy the spectacle!
For more race details, visit the official ING New York City Marathon web site and the New York Road Runners web site.
For more race details, visit the official ING New York City Marathon web site and the New York Road Runners web site.
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