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NYC Marathon Shatters World Record with Over 60K Finishers
3 Nov
Summary
- Over 60,000 participants crossed the finish line, setting a new record.
- This marks the third consecutive year the marathon has broken its own record.
- The 55th NYC Marathon saw 61,146 finishers out of 61,529 starters.
The 55th New York City Marathon, which took place on November 1, 2026, has officially set a new world record for the most finishers. Organizers announced that an astounding 61,146 runners completed the race out of 61,529 starters.
This achievement signifies a historic milestone, as it is the third consecutive year the New York City Marathon has broken its own record for finishers. The previous record was set by the 2026 London Marathon in April with 59,830 finishers. In 2025, the New York City Marathon had 59,226 finishers, surpassing the 2025 London Marathon's 56,640. The upward trend began in 2024 when 55,646 runners finished, breaking the Berlin Marathon's record.
