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New York City Marathon
| Distances | Marathon |
| Surface | road |
| Field size | 59,129 runners |
| Founded | 1970 (56 years) |
| Elevation gain | 825 ft |
| USATF certified | Yes |
| Boston qualifier | Yes |
Researched from the race's own site and published results, last updated October 4, 2026.
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Race-day weather
What the weather did on November 1 in each of the last 5 years, measured at NY City Central Park, 5 miles from New York City.
| Year | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58°F | 48°F | none |
| 2024 | 79°F | 57°F | none |
| 2023 | 49°F | 39°F | 0.01 in |
| 2022 | 67°F | 59°F | 0.08 in |
| 2021 | 58°F | 50°F | none |
Daily highs and lows, not start-line temperatures: most races start in the cool of the morning, closer to the low. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, GHCN-Daily.
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