Chapter 1
The park loops that started it all
Chapter 2
Five boroughs, five bridges
Chapter 3
Legends of the concrete
Chapter 4
The massive clockwork of race day
Chapter 5
The million-person cheer squad
Ch 1 · The park loops that started it all
diego On September 13, 1970, Fred Lebow and Vincent Chiappetta staged a Central Park race where 55 finished and Gary Muhrcke won a watch.
Fun Fact
Wristwatch prizes: In 1970, the first ten finishers received cheap wristwatches bought with the race director's own money.
Quiz
Which prominent female runner, who won the NYC Marathon in 1972, was part of this historic protest?
Quiz
Which major anniversary prompted the New York City Marathon to expand to all five boroughs in 1976?
Quiz
Who suggested the idea of expanding the marathon route to traverse all five boroughs?
Quiz
Which global organization for athletes with disabilities did Dick Traum found after his historic run?