Assembly Resolution No. 1589

BY: M. of A. Kim

RECOGNIZING the first Sunday in November, for the
40th consecutive year, on November 1, 2026, as New
York City Marathon Sunday in the State of New York,
in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the
5-borough marathon

WHEREAS, The New York City Marathon is a microcosm of New York City:
its participants strive to push human limits, inspire, and promote
broader well-being; and

WHEREAS, The New York City Marathon's extraordinary reach and impact
warrants statewide commemoration, recognizing the integral role the race
plays showcasing NYC's trademark drive for excellence on the world's
stage; and

WHEREAS, The first running of the New York City 5-borough race
happened in 1976 and the 2026 race marks its 50th Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The New York City Marathon brings together pro-athletes and
novice runners while hundreds of millions around the world cheer them to
successful completion of the 26.2 miles as it winds through the greatest
City in the world; and

WHEREAS, The cultural and economic impacts of the New York City
Marathon have extended far beyond the borders of New York City,
representing the City globally and showing the City's resiliency, grit,
and unfaltering drive; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize November 1, 2026, as York City Marathon Sunday in the State of
New York, in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the 5-borough
marathon; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York; and New York Road Runners.