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"Go Down Fast, but Not Too Crazy." New York Marathon Champs Share How to Run the Bridges and Other Secrets For Race Day Success

Germán Silva and Abdi Nageeye know how to navigate chilly temps, the five bridges, and a notoriously tough finish.

Sarah GearhartOctober 23, 20261

People

“I Had to Finish My Mile”: The Last Tenth of a Mile That Saved a Neighbor’s Life

For this NY firefighter, hitting a clean mile on his watch led to seeing black smoke and saving a neighbor’s life.

Sara StoverSeptember 22, 20261

Racing

Feel Like Every Marathon Is Sold Out? Race Directors Share Smart Ways to Up Your Chances.

Runners got shut out of 83 percent of this year's spring marathons. Here's how to make sure you're not among them this fall.

John HancSeptember 28, 2026

Culture

Don’t Donate Your Marathon Poncho! Upcycle it Instead.

Don’t let your marathon poncho collect dust in the bottom of your closet. With a little ingenuity, you can remake it into something new that you can wear for years to come. Here's how.

Sara StoverJune 16, 2026

Racing

Didn’t Get Into the NYC Marathon? Here’s How to Ensure You Do Next Year

If you’re in the 99% who got scorned by the lottery gods, there’s still hope for getting a spot on the Big Apple's World Marathon Major start line.

Claire TrageserApril 10, 2026

Road

The Best (and Worst) Signs at the 2025 New York City Marathon, Rated

If you thought the only contest that mattered on Sunday was who crossed the finish line first, you would be wrong.

Abby LeveneNovember 4, 20252

News

9 Moments That Made the 2025 New York City Marathon Pure Magic

From Hellen Obiri’s sub-five closing mile to the final finisher after midnight, New York sure did defy gravity.

Abby Levene, Ali NolanNovember 4, 2025

Gear

The Forgotten Art of the Race Tee

If "effort is the currency of care,” then what are today's polyester billboard race t-shirts worth? One New Yorker's love letter to a lost craft and its fading power to evangelize runners.

David AlmOctober 31, 2025

Racing

How to Get Into the 2026 New York City Marathon

The New York City Marathon course is notoriously tough, but just getting a bib may be even tougher.

Ali NolanFebruary 4, 2026

Racing

12 Reasons Why the 2024 New York City Marathon Ruled

Feeling New York City Marathon FOMO? We have the news, interviews and insder info to help you feel like you were there.

Ali NolanNovember 11, 2024

Racing

Six Ways to Sunday: Mantz, Vaughn Run to Top U.S. Finishes in New York City Marathon

Abdi Nageeye, Sheila Chepkirui run to thrilling victories amid 55,000 runners in the 53rd annual race

Brian MetzlerNovember 5, 2024

Racing

The New York City Marathon Hub

Welcome to the RUN's guide to the New York City Marathon

The Editors of RUNJanuary 8, 2026

Racing

Get in Line for the Porta Potties. And Stay There. Plus 9 Other New York City Marathon Tips.

Your training is done, and now it's all about mastering race-day logistics. Here's how.

Ali NolanOctober 14, 2026

People

Celebrities Who Have Run the New York City Marathon

From Hollywood stars to sporting icons—these are the celebrities who’ve conquered the largest marathon in the U.S.

Heather Mayer Irvine, Mallory ArnoldOctober 22, 20261

People

Survivor of the Maui Fires Runs New York City Marathon for Lahaina

Nathan Kahaiali’i returns to the NYC Marathon with a new mission: to run for everyone who suffered losses in the Maui fires

Aimee BergOctober 30, 2024

Racing

Why the New York City Marathon Makes Our Hearts Sing

We want to wake up in a city that doesn't sleep, be the king of the hill, top of the heap. Our love letter to the New York City Marathon.

Heather Mayer IrvineOctober 19, 20261

Racing