See Stunning Bird's-Eye Views of the New York City Marathon

  • Runners make their way across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in New York at the start of the New York City Marathon on Nov. 5, 2000.
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  • An aerial view of runners in the 1994 New York City Marathon.
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  • A view of competitors in the 2013 New York City Marathon from 4th Avenue in New York's Brooklyn borough.
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  • Runners cross through New York's Brooklyn borough during the New York City Marathon.
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  • An aerial view of runners in the 1994 New York City Marathon.
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  • Competitors from the 'middle of the pack' run up First Avenue during the 2007 New York City Marathon.
    Steve Boyle—Corbis
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  • A view of runners in the New York City Marathon.
    Alan Schein Photography/Corbis
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  • Runners pass over the Verrazano Bridge, part of the New York City Marathon route.
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By TIME Photo
October 30, 2015 3:20 PM EDT

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