The 40th Running

If you're running the ING New York City Marathon this year, cheering a runner, or just watching -- you can Join In and Take Part in NYRR's celebration of the event's 40th running.

Submit Your Story
With close to 1 million total participants in the last 39 years, there are millions of marathon stories. Join In, Take Part, and send us your ING New York City Marathon tale -- we'll be posting many. And you needn't have run the marathon to have a story about it: Spectators, fans, and volunteers are welcome to submit a description of their marathon moment. Read New York Moments. Submit to memories@nyrr.org.

Vote for the Best Marathon T-Shirt Ever
Then, take a moment to vote for your favorite ING New York City Marathon t-shirt of the last 40 years. NYRR has winnowed the 40 t-shirts down to eight, two for each decade. We'll announce and display the winning design at the NYRR booth at the ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo on October 29-31. Vote for your favorite t-shirt right here.

Marathoners of the Decades
The world's best runners have been battling on the streets of New York for four decades. This year, NYRR is honoring eight runners, one man and one woman from each decade. Read about the Marathoners of the Decades.