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2026 NYC Marathon runners take to the streets as huge crowds cheer them on

Tens of thousands of runners from across the world are taking part in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Sunday morning, an iconic race that will take them through all five boroughs , beginning in Staten Island and finishing up in Manhattan's Central Park.

The 26.2-mile course is lined with crowds of people who flock annually to the marathon to watch loved ones and strangers alike compete in the event.

Spectators can get real-time updates on runners' progress with the New York Road Runners' interactive tracker here .

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