The New York City Marathon on Sunday broke the record for the world's largest marathon, with 55,646 runners crossing the finish line in Central Park, organisers said.

New York Times photographers captured scenes of today’s race across the city. Here are some of their photos. More than 50,000 runners were taking part in the New York City Marathon on Sunday, making the 26.2 mile journey from Staten Island to Central Park. The weather was cooler than in recent years, allowing for perfect conditions.

Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui used strong kicks in the final mile to pull away from their nearest competitors and both win the New York City Marathon