Veytics Intelligence
2026-10-28 · Euronews

60.000 runners, two million spectators, one city: New York gets ready for marathon day

Running is entering a new golden age. NYC Marathon is the second largest marathon ever held in the world, with a record-breaking 59,226 finishers last year. This year, that record is expected to be broken. More than two million spectators will watch the marathon from along the course. For most runners, the goal will be to achieve something they have spent months preparing for. Running is becoming more popular every year, and securing a place in one of the world's major marathons is becoming almost as difficult as winning the lottery. The numbers are astonishing. A record number of people have applied to take on the race: over 240,000 applications from 160 countries, more than ever before.

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