2025 NYC Marathon Begins: Staten Island Start to Central Park Finish

Marathon Kickoff and Route

• 🚀 The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon has officially begun, with the first wave of runners starting in Staten Island.
• 🗺️ The course will take participants through all five boroughs of New York City, culminating at the finish line in Central Park.
• 🏁 The race starts at Fort Wadsworth, crosses the Verrazano Bridge to Brooklyn, then proceeds through Queens and the Bronx before the final stretch in Manhattan.

Event Scale and Participation

• 📈 Last year, the NYC Marathon set a world record as the largest marathon with over 55,000 participants, and organizers anticipate even more runners this year.
• 🌍 The event showcases global participation, with over 130 countries represented, highlighted by an opening ceremony celebrating the Parade of Nations.
• 🎟️ Interest has been exceptionally high, with over 200,000 applications for the drawing, indicating a strong desire to compete in this iconic race.

Economic and Charitable Impact

• 💰 The marathon significantly boosts the New York City economy through the influx of travelers and participants.
• 🤝 Since 2006, the event has successfully raised over $500 million for charity.

Spectator Experience and Logistics

• 📣 Approximately 2 million spectators are expected to line the route, creating a vibrant atmosphere and cheering on the runners.
• ⚠️ Road closures will be in effect across the city, and resources are available on the CBS New York website for race tracking and viewing locations.
• 🏆 The unique energy and support from New Yorkers are cited as key factors that make this the "greatest marathon in the world."