From 2,000 runners to 60,000: The New York City Marathon at 50

A local news story from New York, reported by PIX11 NYC.

Local News · New York · October 31, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · November 1, 2026

What we said on air

The New York City Marathon marks its 50th anniversary, growing from just over 2,000 runners in its seventh run to about 60,000 today.

Local News · New York — Morning edition, November 1, 2026

Reported by PIX11 NYC, October 31, 2026. Read the full story at PIX11 NYC →

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