Held on a Halloween weekend, this year’s race had a mother-and-daughter duo dressed as cows, a human-size banana and Ken (without Barbie). Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Marathon Running”
A Thrilling Finish to N.Y.C. Marathon as Kenyans Dominate Elite Races
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2025
It was a record-setting day as more than 50,000 athletes packed the streets for the 2025 New York City Marathon. Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri triumphed. Source: New York Times
This Sunday, the Marathon’s Back in Full Swing
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2022
After a pandemic limitation last year, the marathon expects 50,000 runners, and soon, a new leader will take over Road Runners, which organizes the race. Source: New York Times
Runner Dies in Brooklyn Half Marathon
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2022
It’s the first death since 2014 in the 13.1-mile run from Prospect Park to Coney Island. It was not immediately clear whether heat had played a role. Source: New York Times
The Best New York City Marathon Photos of the Past 50 Years
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2021
The New York City Marathon’s 50th running is on Sunday. This is the story of one race, five boroughs, dozens of champions and over a million hopeful runners. Source: New York Times
Review: Endorphins Fuel an Awakening in ‘Endure’
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2021
A solo show about a marathoner rebuilding her life takes its audience on a 5K through Central Park. Running is optional, our critic insists. Source: New York Times
New York City Gets Another Major Marathon, in Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2021
The Brooklyn Marathon is planned next year for April 24, giving New York a second big race through its neighborhoods. Source: New York Times