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60K runners, 2.5 million fans: NYPD promises tight security for NYC Marathon
first published Oct 28, 2026, 10:30 AM ET · 8 articles · title as published by Gothamist
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- Gothamist60K runners, 2.5 million fans: NYPD promises tight security for NYC MarathonOct 28, 2026, 10:30 AM ET
- New York Post – MetroNYPD to deploy thousands of cops, drones, and more along NYC Marathon routeOct 28, 2026, 12:02 PM ET
- Spectrum News NY1NYPD details security plan for New York City MarathonOct 28, 2026, 4:43 PM ET
- amNewYorkThrough the boroughs: How the New York City Marathon became a citywide tradition, starting in Central ParkOct 29, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- GothamistRunners, and throngs of spectators, kick off the five-borough New York City MarathonNov 1, 2026, 9:41 AM ET
- New York Post – MetroNYC Marathon draws massive crowds as record number of runners hit the courseNov 1, 2026, 1:36 PM ET
- Gothamist'The best day of the year': Inside Clinton Hill's 'mile nine' NYC marathon partyNov 1, 2026, 3:50 PM ET
- amNewYorkThousands of runners lace up their sneakers for the TCS New York City MarathonNov 1, 2026, 4:18 PM ET
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60K runners, 2.5 million fans: NYPD promises tight security for NYC Marathon
Throngs of runners and 2.5 million spectators will take to the streets this Sunday.
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroNYPD to deploy thousands of cops, drones, and more along NYC Marathon route
The Big Apple will be laced up.
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Spectrum News NY1NYPD details security plan for New York City Marathon
Tisch explained how the NYPD aims to ensure the safety of the 60,000 runners and more than 2 million expected spectators.
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Photo: amNewYorkamNewYorkThrough the boroughs: How the New York City Marathon became a citywide tradition, starting in Central Park
The New York City Marathon is celebrating 50 years, marking a major historical feat for one of the city’s major running events. The 26.2-mile run has evolved over the years, and each borough has…
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Runners, and throngs of spectators, kick off the five-borough New York City Marathon
Volunteers set up water distribution tables at Alexander avenue in the Bronx during the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. The race starts on Staten Island, and snakes through Brooklyn, Queens and the…
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Photo: New York Post – MetroNew York Post – MetroNYC Marathon draws massive crowds as record number of runners hit the course
Over 60,000 NYC marathon runners gathered bright and early in an epic show of endurance Sunday morning.
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Photo: GothamistGothamist'The best day of the year': Inside Clinton Hill's 'mile nine' NYC marathon party
People in costume are seen waving at marathon runners passing by. An estimated 2 million people came out on Sunday to cheer on the marathon runners. Clinton Hill hosted one of the city's most…
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Photo: amNewYorkamNewYorkThousands of runners lace up their sneakers for the TCS New York City Marathon
The spirit of the Big Apple took to the streets of all five boroughs Sunday as more than 60,000 runners laced up their sneakers for the TCS New York City Marathon. Participants tackled the grueling…
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