About
The premier event of New York Road Runners, the ING New York City Marathon is one of the world's great road races, drawing more than 100,000 applicants annually.
The race attracts many world-class professional athletes, not only for the more than $600,000 in prize money, but also for the chance to excel in the media capital of the world before two million cheering spectators and 315 million worldwide television viewers. As any one of the more than 700,000 past participants will attest, crossing the finish line in Central Park is one of the great thrills of a lifetime. [Watch]
The History of the Race
History of the ING New York City Marathon
Around the world, the word "marathon" evokes images of New York City. Before the New York race began, marathons were modest events attended and run by a few athletes and sports fans interested in the limits of human endurance. New York Road Runners and marathon co-founder Fred Lebow changed that. [More]
New York Road Runners
New York Road Runners is dedicated to promoting the sport of distance running, enhancing health and fitness for all, and responding to community needs. Our road races and other fitness programs draw upwards of 300,000 runners annually, and together with our magazine and website support and promote professional and recreational running. [NYRR]
NYRR Foundation
The NYRR Foundation carries out NYRR's youth services mission by establishing running-based programs that promote children's physical fitness, character development and personal achievement in under-served communities. Our programs currently serve more than 50,000 children a week in almost 250 schools and community centers. [More]
Our Partners
New York Road Runners and the ING New York City Marathon are fortunate to have the support and commitment of fine sponsors and key partners. Their continued support makes the ING New York City Marathon a world-class event year after year. [Partners]
Become a Sponsor
By partnering with NYRR, sponsors will reinforce their brand image with the loyal sports-minded public, increase image awareness and name visibility for services and products, and generate goodwill throughout New York City and the worldwide running community. [Become a Partner]
World Marathon Majors
On January 23, 2006, Boston, Flora London, real,- BERLIN, Bank of America Chicago and ING New York City marathons collectively launched the World Marathon Majors -- a new series offering a $1 million prize purse to be split equally between the top male and female marathoners in the world. [More]
