6.5K views · 332 reactions | In 1970, 55 finishers completed the very first New York City Marathon. By the end of the decade, the race had expanded into all five boroughs, saw participation and viewership soar, and brought distance running into the mainstream. See the sights and sounds of the '70s for yourself in these Historical Highlights. #TCSNYCMarathon | TCS New York City Marathon | Facebook

5K views · 211 reactions | The 1980s saw the marathon soar to new heights, thanks to its first-ever national broadcast, a field of 25,000 runners, and a decade of dominant performances, including 7 of Grete Waitz’s 9 victories. See for yourself in today’s Historical Highlights and tune into this year's #TCSNYCMarathon on November 7 on ABC7NY (local) and ESPN (national) starting at 8:30 a.m. ET | TCS New York City Marathon | Facebook

11K views · 229 reactions | We are 16-weeks away from the TCS New York City Marathon! NYRR coaches are here to share their tips for runners just getting started in their marathon training plans. | TCS New York City Marathon | Facebook