Theres a reason New Yorkers call the first Sunday in November the best day of the year.

Its the joy and inspiration that the race incites in everyone who participates, whether theyrerunningor spectating.

Child holding out their hand to highfive passing runners at the NY Marathon 2022

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Spectators throwing confetti at the NY Marathon 2022

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Happy cheering spectators at the NY Marathon 2022

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Woman holding a I’m Proud of You sign

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Child holding out their hand to highfive passing runners at the NY Marathon 2022

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Child holding out their hand to highfive passing runners at the NY Marathon 2022

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Enthusiastic spectators banging on pots at the NY Marathon 2022

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Cheering spectators at the NY Marathon 2022

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Spectator holding a Brooklyn hearts You sign at the NY Marathon 2022

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Dancing spectators at the NY Marathon 2022

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Young women holding a Fort Greene Love You banner at the NY Marathon 2022

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Happy dancing woman wearing a pink tutu at the NY Marathon 2022

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Child holding a We Love you Mami sign at the NY Marathon 2022

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Child holding a cutout hand to highfive runners at the NY Marathon 2022

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People watching the marathon from their windows

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Runner hugging a friend at the NY Marathon 2022

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Spectators cheering with pom poms at the NY Marathon 2022

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Happy spectators at the NY Marathon 2022

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Two people hugging at the NY Marathon 2022

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Two spectators hugging at the NY Marathon 2022

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Man holding his kids at the NY Marathon 2022

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Happy spectators at the NY Marathon 2022

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Friends hugging at the NY Marathon 2022

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Man dressed as a banana at the NY Marathon 2022

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Spectators at the NY Marathon 2022

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Crowd cheering at the NY Marathon 2022

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