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... It was the 50th time that the race has run through all five boroughs of the city. There were just over 2,000 competitors in 1976, the seventh running of the race, including only 88 women. About 60,000 runners stepped up to the starting line Sunday, with nearly half of them women.

"I think the marathon is one of the best days in New York City, you see the humanity, everyone accomplishing these amazing goals and dreams," said Jesse Hammerman of Staten Island.

There were runners from more than 140 countries competing Sunday, including defending men's Kipruto. He won in thrilling fashion last year, edging Alexander Mutiso by three-hundredths of a second. ...