NYC Marathon 2019

A story told through photography

Kyra A. Alessandrini
Nov 6 · 2 min read
Each year, the NYC Marathon gathers thousands of runners and supporters from all over the world.
At the NYC Marathon, one doesn’t need running apparel to participate in the race.
Many supporters prepare costumes and signs to make runners smile and motivate them to keep going.
Volunteers prepare water cups to be distributed to marathon runners.
After being handed out water, runners have to abandon the paper cups and keep going.
Over 53 000 marathon runners crossed the finish line during the NYC Marathon this year.
Runners from all abilities participate in the marathon. Achilles Freedom Team counts many disabled marathon runners.
A finisher comes to support runners in their last mile.
A volunteer hands out water cups to the runners.
Thousands of people from around the world came to support the runners.
Live bands play along the race track to keep runners motivated during their last mile.
Only a few meters away from the finish line, a runner struggles to keep going.
Police presence becomes increasingly apparent as the finish line approaches. In the last few meters, people come to cheer the runners have to pass through a checkpoint. No backpacks allowed.
After the marathon, a runner takes the subway back home.
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