The six most prestigious marathons in the world are known as the World Marathon Majors, with thousands taking part in the events each year. In 2022, the New York City Marathon was entered by 47,000 runners, representing the highest number out of any of the leading marathons.
Number of runners in the six World Marathon Majors in 2022 and 2023, by city
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IOC. (April 3, 2023). Number of runners in the six World Marathon Majors in 2022 and 2023, by city [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 10, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1383363/leading-marathon-runner-numbers/
IOC. "Number of runners in the six World Marathon Majors in 2022 and 2023, by city." Chart. April 3, 2023. Statista. Accessed June 10, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1383363/leading-marathon-runner-numbers/
IOC. (2023). Number of runners in the six World Marathon Majors in 2022 and 2023, by city. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 10, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1383363/leading-marathon-runner-numbers/
IOC. "Number of Runners in The Six World Marathon Majors in 2022 and 2023, by City." Statista, Statista Inc., 3 Apr 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1383363/leading-marathon-runner-numbers/
IOC, Number of runners in the six World Marathon Majors in 2022 and 2023, by city Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1383363/leading-marathon-runner-numbers/ (last visited June 10, 2024)
Number of runners in the six World Marathon Majors in 2022 and 2023, by city [Graph], IOC, April 3, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1383363/leading-marathon-runner-numbers/