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The New York City Marathon saw 61,146 runners cross the finish line, setting a new record. This surpasses the previous record held by London's marathon. Only 383 of the 61,529 starters did not finish.
London held the record since April with 59,830 finishers. The two cities have alternated the title multiple times. This year, New York's total exceeded London's by 1,316 runners. Read more culture coverage.
Women's participation increased significantly, with 28,942 women finishing, up from 27,156 in 2025. The men's count rose by just 120 to 32,047. The nonbinary division also grew from 143 to 157 finishers. Related: NYC Marathon Charity Fundraising Surpasses $100 Million.
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What should runners know about NYC Marathon Sets Record with Over 60,000 Finishers?
New York City Marathon surpasses 60,000 finishers for the first time, breaking its own record. The New York City Marathon saw 61,146 runners cross the finish line, setting a new record. This surpasses the previous record held by London's marathon. Only 383 of the 61,529 starters did not finish.
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Runner World published this brief on November 3, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated November 3, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Marathon Handbook. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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