Special Report

The NYC Marathon Returns

The staff of Pavement Pieces covers the 2021 New York City Marathon. The runners and cheering crowds are back after last year’s race was canceled because of the pandemic.

Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns

The Last Runner of the 2021 NYC Marathon

As he approached the finish line with 15 other people cheering him on behind him, he paused right before the line, savoring his last step, before jumping over it.

Michelle Ng-Reyes • November 8, 2021

Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns

The runners

The New York City Marathon has returned for its 50th anniversary after missing a year due to the pandemic. Just […]

Michelle Ng-Reyes • November 7, 2021

Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns

The thump of a bongo greets runners in Greenpoint

 Music is a huge part of the Green Point marathon spectator community. In every block is  a drummer motivating runners at the edge of a sidewalk. 

Maria Sanchez • November 7, 2021

Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns

Eager marathon coach hypes runners in the Upper East Side

An NYPD officer had to usher her out of the middle of the street. 

Maggie Geiler • November 7, 2021

Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns

Community Organizations in the Bronx Welcome Back the New York City Marathon

While running or cheering in the Bronx, a person becomes a member of the community. 

Laurel Poole • November 7, 2021

Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns

Cheers, flags and Biofreeze in East Harlem

The good vibes were flowing for NYC Marthon runners as they ran through East Harlem.

Jose Balderrama • November 7, 2021

Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns

In Harlem, a backward marathon champ cheers the runners

He has been coming as a spectator every year since 1981

Nikol Mudrova • November 7, 2021

Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns

Wheelchair racers inspire in North Williamsburg

She said the New York City Marathon was the first large event that showed her people with similar disabilities could race on an elite and welcoming stage.

Dara Carr • November 7, 2021

Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns

Cheers for the “Bachelor” stars and NYC Marathon runners in Long Island City

The four celebrities arrived just before 11:30 a.m. Betances and Zachary waved their posters furiously in the air, screaming out their names

Annie Jonas • November 7, 2021

Special Report: The NYC Marathon Returns

Bobo brings good vibes for a good cause at the mile nine marker

“We are going to be screaming and shouting for love today,” said Donald ‘Bobo’ Davis.  

Frank Festa • November 7, 2021