NYC Marathon's 55th edition marks 50 years of five-borough course
The gist
Nearly 60,000 runners set off from Staten Island for the 55th New York City Marathon on Nov 1.
The race marks 50 years of the five-borough route.
How it unfolded
- Oct 29, 2026Runner's World publishes a course guide for the November 1 race, noting nearly 60,000 runners will line up and ranking New York as the hardest of the World Major Marathons because of its rolling hills.
- Oct 30, 2026The New York Post reports dozens of athletes are hiring "Etsy witches" to lower the expected 63-degree highs; Jessica O'Neill Lyublinsky spent $20 on a "perfect weather" spell for her first-ever marathon.
- Nov 1, 2026The 55th New York City Marathon is held, with nearly 60,000 runners setting off from Staten Island to Central Park across five bridges and 26.2 miles.