The lines have been drawn for the upcoming TCS New York City Marathon on Wednesday, as the Big Apple prepares for the world’s largest and most iconic sporting event taking place this weekend.

The annual ceremonial painting of the blue line officially began on Oct. 29 at 67th Street and Central Park West, as city officials and New York Road Runners (NYRR) coordinators prepare for over 55,000 runners to complete the 26.2-mile course spanning all five boroughs, which takes place on Nov. 2.

“Last year, we broke the record for the largest marathon ever with 55,600 finishers, and this Sunday, with the entire world looking on, we have a pretty good chance of doing the same and breaking that record again. No promises, but we may do it yet again," said Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York City Road R

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