Sweaty, triumphant and decked out in neon: I asked NYC Marathon runners what they wore – in pictures

On 1 November, 61,000 people ran in the 2026 New York City Marathon.

We asked about the running gear – and motivations – that carried them to the finish line The best women’s running shoes for roads and trails The sea of orange thermal blankets, shiny medals and brightly colored running shoes is impossible to miss. On 1 November, 61,000 people took over New York City’s streets for the 2026 NYC Marathon. Making it…