Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Marks 50 Years as New York City Marathon Starting Point
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is commemorating 50 years as the starting point for the New York City Marathon. This milestone also marks 50 years since the race expanded to encompass all five boroughs, a feat made possible by the bridge's connection…
New York, NY, October 27, 2026 —
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is marking 50 years as the starting point of the New York City Marathon, a milestone that coincides with the race’s expansion to include all five boroughs.
The bridge connects Staten Island and Brooklyn. That link made it possible for the marathon to extend beyond its earlier scope and encompass the city’s five boroughs, according to the information provided about the anniversary.
The twin milestones connect the bridge’s role in the event with a major change in the race’s route. For half a century, the bridge has served as the starting point, while the five-borough format has been part of the marathon’s identity for the same period.
Details about how the anniversary is being commemorated were not provided. The information also did not specify the date of any anniversary event, identify organizers or describe whether any special activities are planned. No additional details were provided about the marathon’s route or the circumstances of its expansion.
The anniversary highlights the connection between the bridge and the marathon’s five-borough reach: the span between Staten Island and Brooklyn enabled the race to include both boroughs as part of its expanded format. The milestone marks 50 years of that arrangement and of the bridge serving as the race’s starting point.
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