Big run in the Big Apple
The second largest marathon in the world brings crowds of runners, volunteers, and cops to the streets of New York, as the world's fastest long-haulers scramble across the Verrazano Narrows Bridge and through the city's five boroughs.

Race report
Italian, Romanian win New York Marathon
Giacomo Leone of Italy and Anuta Catuna of Romania surprised a powerful contingent of African runners on Sunday to win the men's and women's crowns at the New York City Marathon.
Top finishers

Event coverage
Live from New York
Follow the drama that led to upsets in both the men's and women's races. Our correspondent was out on the course throughout the day.

Competitor's diary
Live audio coverage
Marathoner Ken Shelton completed this year's marathon completely wired. All you need is a RealAudio player version 2.0 or above and at least a 14.4k modem to listen. Communications equipment provided by Gold Coast Communications.
Start of race | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Finishing the marathon | Signing off

Race preview
Ripe for redemption
Upwards of 30,000 marathoners will hit the streets this Sunday on a cultural grand tour of the city. A crew of Kenyans will battle for the women's title, while a wide-open men's race could stir things up. We also have a list of past winners.

Profile
Loroupe eyes third title
Two-time New York City Marathon women's winner Tegla Loroupe is a heroine in her village and a threat on the streets of New York. She comes to New York ready for another win and an even better time.

Profile
Chepchumba works her way up
Joyce Chepchumba, long in the shadow of training partner and fellow Kenyan Tegla Loroupe, fights mixed showings to make a name for herself.

Profile
Spaniard battles back
Spain's Martin Fiz has been world champion, has won marathons in Europe and Asia, and has set a national record. Yet that fourth-place finish at the Olympic Games in Atlanta is what he is often noted for.

Outside Magazine Profile--November 1996
The Volcano Runners
On the slopes of a 15,000-foot peak these Mexican athletes log 20 miles a day, engaging in a regimen that has helped them take four of the last five New York City Marathons.

Looking back
Outside Online's 1995 coverage
Follow last year's coverage of the New York Marathon, where defending champions German Silva and Tegla Loroupe pulled an unbelieveable double repeat on the frigid streets of New York.