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. That beat the record set by Berlin's Marathon in September,

The race included the most women's finishers ever with 24,731, as more amateur enthusiasts flock to distance running in the US..New York City Marathon. world's largest marathon. marathon. New York City.

Three of the four professional winners from last year's NYC marathon are back to defend their crown in the 53rd edition of the world's biggest race.