Thousands of runners will take to the city’s streets on Nov. 3, each with their own personal reason for running 26.2 miles. Very few events can capture the city’s collective attention, but the TCS New York City Marathon — which twists and turns through all five boroughs — is one of them. Whether you’re looking to avoid the commotion or take in the spectacle, here’s what to know ahead of the big race in the Big Apple.

When does the marathon take place?

The TCS New York City Marathon typically takes place on the first Sunday of November every year. This year, that falls on Sunday, Nov. 3.

What is the marathon route?

The race starts on Staten Island — right on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge — winds through Brooklyn and then into Queens before runners head into Manhattan via the Queensboro

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