when did nyc marathon start

The New York City Marathon began in 1970. The inaugural race took place on September 13, 1970, organized by Fred Lebow and Vincent Chiappetta, with 127 runners participating and 55 finishers. Since then, the event has grown into a world-class marathon held annually, typically on the first Sunday in November, expanding from a single loop inside Central Park to a course that traverses all five boroughs before finishing in Central Park. The race is now known as the TCS New York City Marathon and is organized by New York Road Runners. If you’re looking for more specifics (like the exact start location of the 1970 race, the evolution of the course, or current start times), I can pull the latest details.