Great New York State Marathon

The marathon route covers 26.2 miles across five distinct boroughs, beginning on Staten Island and concluding in Manhattan's Central Park. Runners encounter several bridges, with the initial ascent on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge presenting the most significant climb; the course reaches a peak elevation of 260 feet and descends to a low point near 7 feet above sea level, with a cumulative elevation gain of 810 feet and loss of 824 feet. These undulating segments, along with rolling hills through