How much elevation gain at the New York Marathon?
About 250 m of elevation gain, concentrated on the bridges
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How much elevation gain at the New York Marathon?
The New York Marathon totals around 250 m of elevation gain and just as much descent, concentrated on the bridges. The Verrazzano kicks things off at km 1, the Queensboro stretches the climb out around km 25, and Willis Avenue picks things up again at km 32. The final bumps lie in wait in Central Park, at the end of the New York Marathon, a stop on the World Majors.
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New York Marathon
New York(NY)26.22 mi
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