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First look: The 2026 New York City Marathon finisher medal celebrates 50 years of the five-borough course
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New York Road Runners unveiled the 2026 NYC Marathon finisher medal, marking 50 years since the race expanded across all five boroughs. The commemorative gold-finished design incorporates city landmarks and a retro-themed ribbon to honor the 1976 course debut.
- 01Medal design features the New York City skyline and five bridges representing the marathon route
- 02Commemorative ribbon utilizes a retro aesthetic to honor the race's 50th five-borough anniversary
- 03The 2026 event celebrates the evolution from a Central Park loop to a citywide competition
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The gold-finished design features New York City’s skyline and five bridges, with a retro ribbon nodding to the course’s 1976 debut.