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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.
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. Chris Hondros—Getty Images
An aerial view of runners in the 1994 New York City Marathon.
An aerial view of runners in the 1994 New York City Marathon.Duomo/PCN/Corbis
A view of competitors in the 2013 New York City Marathon from 4th Avenue in New York's Brooklyn borough.
A view of competitors in the 2013 New York City Marathon from 4th Avenue in New York's Brooklyn borough.JoAnna Pollonais—Demotix/Corbis
Runners cross through New York's Brooklyn borough during the New York City Marathon.
Runners cross through New York's Brooklyn borough during the New York City Marathon.Alan Schein Photography/Corbis
An aerial view of runners in the 1994 New York City Marathon.
An aerial view of runners in the 1994 New York City Marathon.Duomo/PCN/Corbis
Competitors from the 'middle of the pack' run up First Avenue during the 2007 New York City Marathon
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
Runners pass over the Verrazano Bridge, part of the New York City Marathon route.
Runners pass over the Verrazano Bridge, part of the New York City Marathon route.Alan Schein Photography/Corbis

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