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The most illustrious of the marathons, The New York leg of the marathon circuit has a prize purse of 600,000 dollars as well as the recognition of the most important city in the world. With over 35 million viewers worldwide and 700,000 spectators in New York alone.The past winners have went on to some amazing careers in the running world. Being well known and well paid are just some of the reasons to enter the race. Chances are you wont be the one to beat the Ethiopians who are the past winners and take the prize, but at least you will have a chance to see the winner and be considered one of his or her competitors.
The marathon is on the streets of New York’s five boroughs: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan. The race ends at Tavern On the Green in Central Park, a picturesque ending to an unbelievable race that you will never forget.
Five bridges, five boroughs, and more than two million spectators make the ING New York City Marathon a race like no other.
Begin your training soon the race starts November 2nd so you have less than a month to begin. Get out those old smelly running sneakers and that 70’s pink and yellow headband, and stop in New York for a holiday that will really challenge you.
