Direct answer: The NYC Marathon typically has about 50,000–56,000 starters, with finishers usually in the mid-50,000s. For example, the 2024 race had 56,012 starters and 55,646 finishers, making it the world’s largest marathon that year. In 2025, reports indicated over 50,000 runners continuing to participate, with finishers and entrants generally in the same ballpark as recent years. For the most current year-specific totals (starters, finishers, and breakdowns by gender and nationality), please refer to the official New York Road Runners (NYRR) results and press releases for that year.
