2008 New York City Marathon

Nov 02, 2008 - Bronx, New York, USA - More than 38,000 runners participate in the 2008 New York City Marathon, presented by ING. The 5 borough 26.2 mile course begins at the base of the Verrazano Bridge in Staten Island. Runners cross into Brooklyn, covering about 13 miles before heading into Queens on a short trek to the Queensboro Bridge crossing over into Manhattan at about the 16 mile point on 1st Avenue. Runners continue north on 1st Ave, entering the Bronx around mile 20, returning back in Manhattan a mile later and the homestretch along 5th Ave. Runners enter Central Park around mile 24 for the final 2.2 miles to the finish line. PICTURED: Runners make their way through the Bronx on their way into Manhattan for the final leg of the marathon Photo via Newscom

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