40th Running Gallery

The 40th running of the ING New York City Marathon included more than 43,741 starters and millions of fans who filled the streets of the five boroughs. New changes to this iconic race made it even better than the 39 incredible years before it. [Complete Coverage]

The Staten Island Ferry helped to make the 40th running environmentally friendly and the transportation to the start more efficient.
Charity runners, representing more than 80 worthy causes, met at the charity village in Fort Wadsworth to prepare for the race.
The Mayor’s Cup—a friendly rivalry between NYPD and FDNY—was won by the FDNY. The trophy will be kept safe in the firehouse until next year.
Allyson Hentel of Manhattan won the Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge in 3:43:01; six women competed, representing all five boroughs and Westchester County.
More than 130 bands from around the world represented every kind of music you can think of along the 26.2-mile course today, including this gospel group in Brooklyn.
Team For Kids’ signature green singlet could be seen all over the course, as more than 1,200 TFK runners ran to raise more than $4 million for NYRR youth programs.
A course change on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, brought the runners and fans closer to McCarren Park's fall foliage for inspiration.
Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn was lined with fans and runners alike, who all showed up in this lively location for the greatest marathon in the world.
Lynn Bradley, a Fred’s Team runner, was one of many who raised funds to support Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and its valuable research.
The city skyline only added to the beauty of more than 42,000 runners uniting on the streets of New York for one purpose: to run.
Runners got to explore neighborhoods as diverse as themselves for 26.2 miles.
In East Harlem, fans of the marathon and peace came out to support both causes.
This lively band added stepping to their song to keep runners and spectators entertained in Harlem.
Running enthusiasts, young and old, high-fived runners on their way to the iconic Central Park finish line.
Runners could breathe a sign of relief in Central Park; in spite of aching muscles, the park was their route home!
Proud finishers collected their medals and bags before they went home to celebrate; all 43,475 finishers should be proud of their accomplishment.