The ING New York City Marathon is the story of more than 37,000 athletes on a celebratory journey through the world's most vibrant city. The premier event of New York Road Runners, the marathon is supported by 12,000 volunteers, dozens of loyal sponsors, and many city agencies.Here are a few other obscure facts you may not have know about...
7,000 pounds of pasta
45,000 finisher medals
800 pounds of coffee
11,410 pounds of ice
68 UPS trucks
62,370 gallons of water
12,475 tongue depressors
311 thermometers
112 official clocks
$600,000+ prize purse
2 million spectators
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