The seven most prestigious marathons in the world are known as the World Marathon Majors, with thousands taking part in the events each year. In 2024, the New York City Marathon was completed by over 55,000 runners, representing the highest number out of the leading marathons.
Number of runners in the seven World Marathon Majors in 2024, by city
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Statista. (November 20, 2024). Number of runners in the seven World Marathon Majors in 2024, by city [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1383363/leading-marathon-runner-numbers/
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