New York City Marathon Inspiration Video

45,000 runners, 26.2 miles, and a LOT of cheering fans. A look at the world's largest marathon from a runner's and a spectator's perspective. Still photos - Brightroom, Music - All These Things That I've Done by The Killers, Newscast - NBC Sports, and Video - Me and My Lady.

[sunshinekanyonwindmoreland]

I watch this every morning that I run. I love this video

[johng]

12 yrs old video but I still keep watching this before the NY marathon. It’s so beautiful, it gets me in my feels. Good luck to everyone also running this weekend!

[jakebox]

I've watched this video a dozen times and I LOVE it. It makes me want to run, run, run!

[onetreehill]

i just ran 20miles for the 1st time ! Thanks so much for posting - i had this song in my head for the whole run - am running 1st marathon in NY 2011 on my birthday. "you gotta help me thanks

[sjpm]

I came across your video a few years ago, soon after I finished my second 10km race. At the time, how anyone can run four times the distance was beyond my comprehension.
But I LOVED this video. The excitement and trepidation of running a marathon was tangible, and I soon started dreaming about running a full marathon one day. I watched this video countless times whenever I felt unmotivated or before I had to tackle my long run.
Well, two years and two half marathons later, I ran my first marathon last October! And this May I completed my second and qualified for Boston. 
I feel like I've come a long way, and I owe it to your video for planting a seed in my head.
I look forward to the day when I can finally run the NYC marathon where it all started. Thank you!

[sissokki]

I watch this video every day before to go did the New York City Marathon last year and I hope to run it again one day.Thank you....Matteo from Italy :))

[briguy]

I'm running NYC 2011...my first marathon. A friend shared this video with me and I've watched it more times than any other posted on this site. Thanks for sharing with us....it's gotten me through some pretty tough times!

[jcjscaruso]

I think out of the 325, 000+ views of this video, I am responsible for about 500 of them! Gets me pumped every time. You've captured New York perfectly.

[triniguti]

I ran half marathon looong time ago, one of the important things of working out was this video, it moved me to the bones. Today I saw again, and it got me as it was the first time I saw it. Came to the conclusion to start running again after quarantine. We need extra positive neurotransmisors today, stay safe!

[WKNY]

I’ve been training for Nyc marathon this year and been in a funk and injured. This give me tear and motivated. Thanks.

[nuncasabras]

Best motivational video ever! I found it in 2014 and I always come back to it before a marathon!!!! THANK

[franksaskatoon]

Hi Beth:

This is a wonderful video. Gives me goosebumps. I ran it in 2011 and I am now registered for London and Berlin. This video is energizing. Many thanks. Louis

[mastehn]

Loved this ❤️ NYC was my first and only Marathon so far in 2016, and I came across this during my training. It really pulled me through and gave me confidence and inspiration. Now when I look back on it I cry because that was one of the greatest days of my life ❤️

[koralove.designs]

This very video inspired me to start running. And last Saturday I did my first marathon ever! And guess, what song was on my headphones on the final mile?

[Tuasdad]

Came across your video years ago. It's been great inspiration. Was supposed to run in 2020, and 44 days from now will finally run it. I will be watching your video one last time before the race starts. Perfect combination of footage and music. It motivates and hits you right in the feels : )

[mastehn]

Watching this again on Marathon Sunday 2024. I ran the race in 2016 and watched this video so often back then to get hyped up ❤ Wonderful memories ❤️

[Ixo]

I don´t know how many times I´ve watched this video but it makes me cry everytime. 2013 finisher! loooove this video. congrats!

[jacquelinev]

Thank you for this video! I’m running this year and this just got me that more excited!

[sgarwin]

I'm running the marathon this coming Sunday, and this is my fifth time watching this video. I love it! Thanks for sharing.

[anastee]

Thank you very much for this inspirational video. I have been watching this a lot to get myself mentally charged for my first marathon in Kuala Lumpur this weekend