The New York City Marathon first took place on September 13, 1970, in Central Park.

Quick Scoop

  • The NYC Marathon started in 1970 as a small race with 127 entrants running multiple loops inside Central Park.
  • Only 55 runners finished that first edition, and the entry fee was just 1 dollar.
  • It later expanded to run through all five boroughs in 1976, becoming one of the world’s biggest marathons.

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