The New York City Marathon saw a record number of participants on Sunday, with over 60,000 runners hitting the course.
Early Sunday morning, runners gathered at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island before beginning the iconic 26.2-mile race. Crowds lined the streets of the five boroughs, offering support and encouragement to the massive field of competitors from around the world.
Spectators enthusiastically cheered on the participants as they made their way through Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx. Along First Avenue in Manhattan, fans held signs and offered vocal encouragement.
FDNY fireboats provided a festive atmosphere by spraying colorful water cannons near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which marked the starting point of the marathon.
Runners of all types, from those in elaborate costumes to elite athletes, navigated the challenging course, with many experiencing the full spectrum of emotions as they neared the finish line.