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60K runners, 2.5 million fans: NYPD promises tight security for NYC Marathon

first published Oct 28, 2026, 10:30 AM ET · 8 articles · title as published by Gothamist

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  • Gothamist60K runners, 2.5 million fans: NYPD promises tight security for NYC MarathonOct 28, 2026, 10:30 AM ET
  • New York Post – MetroNYPD to deploy thousands of cops, drones, and more along NYC Marathon routeOct 28, 2026, 12:02 PM ET
  • Spectrum News NY1NYPD details security plan for New York City MarathonOct 28, 2026, 4:43 PM ET
  • amNewYorkThrough the boroughs: How the New York City Marathon became a citywide tradition, starting in Central ParkOct 29, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
  • GothamistRunners, and throngs of spectators, kick off the five-borough New York City MarathonNov 1, 2026, 9:41 AM ET
  • New York Post – MetroNYC Marathon draws massive crowds as record number of runners hit the courseNov 1, 2026, 1:36 PM ET
  • Gothamist'The best day of the year': Inside Clinton Hill's 'mile nine' NYC marathon partyNov 1, 2026, 3:50 PM ET
  • amNewYorkThousands of runners lace up their sneakers for the TCS New York City MarathonNov 1, 2026, 4:18 PM ET

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    GothamistBrittany Kriegstein

    60K runners, 2.5 million fans: NYPD promises tight security for NYC Marathon

    Throngs of runners and 2.5 million spectators will take to the streets this Sunday.

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    New York Post – MetroGeorgett Roberts, Katherine Donlevy

    NYPD to deploy thousands of cops, drones, and more along NYC Marathon route

    The Big Apple will be laced up.

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  • Lead image published by Spectrum News NY1Photo: Spectrum News NY1
    Spectrum News NY1Ron Lee

    NYPD details security plan for New York City Marathon

    Tisch explained how the NYPD aims to ensure the safety of the 60,000 runners and more than 2 million expected spectators.

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  • Lead image published by amNewYorkPhoto: amNewYork
    amNewYorkBridget Sawyer

    Through the boroughs: How the New York City Marathon became a citywide tradition, starting in Central Park

    The New York City Marathon is celebrating 50 years, marking a major historical feat for one of the city’s major running events. The 26.2-mile run has evolved over the years, and each borough has…

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    GothamistWalter Wuthmann

    Runners, and throngs of spectators, kick off the five-borough New York City Marathon

    Volunteers set up water distribution tables at Alexander avenue in the Bronx during the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. The race starts on Staten Island, and snakes through Brooklyn, Queens and the…

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  • Lead image published by New York Post – MetroPhoto: New York Post – Metro
    New York Post – MetroPaige Kahn

    NYC Marathon draws massive crowds as record number of runners hit the course

    Over 60,000 NYC marathon runners gathered bright and early in an epic show of endurance Sunday morning.

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  • Lead image published by GothamistPhoto: Gothamist
    GothamistStephanie Keith

    'The best day of the year': Inside Clinton Hill's 'mile nine' NYC marathon party

    People in costume are seen waving at marathon runners passing by. An estimated 2 million people came out on Sunday to cheer on the marathon runners. Clinton Hill hosted one of the city's most…

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  • Lead image published by amNewYorkPhoto: amNewYork
    amNewYorkDean Moses

    Thousands of runners lace up their sneakers for the TCS New York City Marathon

    The spirit of the Big Apple took to the streets of all five boroughs Sunday as more than 60,000 runners laced up their sneakers for the TCS New York City Marathon. Participants tackled the grueling…

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