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The Shoes the Fastest New York City Marathoners Wore, Decade by Decade

This is more than just gear nerdery. The shoes behind New York’s fastest times reveal decades of innovation, drama, and the occasional wardrobe malfunction.

Oscar BemOctober 30, 2026

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Fall Back, Tune In — How to Watch the 2026 New York City Marathon

It’s Halloween weekend, Daylight Saving Time, and one of our favorite races of the year. Here’s how to watch the elite action and see your friends cross the finish of the New York City Marathon.

Ali NolanOctober 30, 2026

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9 Moments That Made the 2025 New York City Marathon Pure Magic

From Hellen Obiri’s sub-five closing mile to the final finisher after midnight, New York sure did defy gravity.

Abby Levene, Ali NolanNovember 4, 2025

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Hellen Obiri is Ready to Win Boston (Again)

Obiri says she's prepared to "create history." And at 35, the two-time defending champ is only getting wiser and stronger, explains coach Dathan Ritzenhein.

Sarah GearhartApril 15, 2025