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Sydney to Become Seventh World Major Marathon in 2025

The Sydney Marathon has joined the ranks of New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Berlin and Tokyo, receiving a designation reserved for the most elite races in the world.

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Participants during the 2024 Sydney Marathon in Sydney, Australia, in September. The finish line is at the Sydney Opera House.

The New York City Marathon, in Photos

New York Times photographers captured scenes of today’s race across the city. Here are some of their photos.

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Tens of thousands of racers traversed the five boroughs on Sunday in the New York City Marathon.

Why Some New Yorkers Hate the Marathon

In a city where grousing about nearly anything is fair game, some people see the race more as an inconvenience than as a festive occasion.

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Bruce Blecher, who owns a flower shop near the New York City Marathon route, is not a fan of the event.
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