SI Vault: Best NYC Marathon Photos Over the Years

The 47th running of the world's largest marathon will take place on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in New York City. To celebrate the iconic race, take a look back at Sports Illustrated's best photos of the 26.2-mile adventure through New York City's five boroughs over the years.

SI Vault: Best NYC Marathon Photos Over the Years

Erick W. Rasco

2010 ING New York City Marathon, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

Neil Leifer

Aerial scenic view from helicopter of miscellaneous action crossing Verrazano Narrows Bridge in 1991.

Erick W. Rasco

Crossing the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in 2011.

Heinz Kluetmeier

Aerial scenic view runners crossing the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in 2009.

Vincent Laforet

Helicopter view of the start of the race in 2006.

Chuck Solomon

Handicapped and disabled racers in action on handcycle in 2005.

Heinz Kluetmeier

Aerial view of action on 86th Street and Fourth Avenue in Fort Hamilton in 2009.

Simon Bruty

Runners at the 2006 New York City Marathon.

Simon Bruty

Runners at the 2006 New York City Marathon.

Simon Bruty

Runners at the 2006 New York City Marathon.

Heinz Kluetmeier

Bill Rodgers in action during the marathon in 1979.

Manny Millan

Norway Grete Waitz in action during the race in 1979.

Heinz Kluetmeier

Racers at the start in Staten Island in 2004.

Manny Millan

Mexico's German Silva victorious at the finish line in Central Park in 1994.

Chuck Solomon

Great Britain's Paula Radcliffe with daughter Isla and flag after winning in 2007.