New York City Marathon - 2022
The 42.195 km (26.219 mi) New York City Marathon, now known as the TCS New York City Marathon in honor of its title sponsor, is an annual marathon that travels through all five boroughs of New York City. It is the biggest marathon in the world, with 98,247 applicants for the 2017 race and 53,627 finishers in 2019. It is one of the World Marathon Majors and one of the premier yearly long-distance running events in the United States, along with the Boston and Chicago Marathons. The race is organized by New York Road Runners and has been run every year since 1970, with the exception of 2012, when it was cancelled due to the landfall of Hurricane Sandy, and 2020, when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The race is held on the first Sunday of November and attracts professional competitors and amateurs from all over the world. Because of the popularity of the race, participation is chosen largely by a lottery system. Guaranteed entry to the marathon can be g...