Thousands of young runners took part in the Marathon Kids Kickoff event, which was held simultaneously in all five boroughs of New York City. The gathering marked the 50th anniversary of the original five‑borough New York City Marathon.
The Marathon Kids program, organized by the TCS New York City Marathon, is designed to encourage youth participation in running events throughout the city. The kickoff event highlighted the program’s city‑wide reach and its focus on getting children involved in the sport.