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Wild outfits running the NYC Marathon
Sandy Verma | November 3, 2025 5:24 AM CST

An estimated 55,000 runners from all over the world showed up bright and early this morning with numbered bibs secured to their chests and running sneakers laced to run the TCS New York City Marathon.

While many wore the expected sporty tank top and shorts ensemble to complete the impressive 26.2 mile-race, others wanted to make sure they stood out to the 2 million spectators hootin’ and hollerin’, cheering them on behind police barricades throughout the five boroughs.

Only in NYC will you find people painted green to represent the Statue of Libery or wearing a crown of soon-to-be extinct metro cards.

Here are some of the wildest, wackiest and most spirited outfits spotted running the NYC Marathon.

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This Statue of Liberty costume screams NYC Marathon. REUTERS

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Who knew Wolverine and Deadpool enjoyed running? Stefano Giovannini

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There’s Glinda from “Wicked” running the marathon. Stefano Giovannini

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Sarah Wallack cheers on runners with a cheeky sign in Brooklyn. Stefano Giovannini

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A runner wearing a soon-to-be extinct MTA subway cards crown while crossing over the span of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

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Runner wears a hat with metro cards attached during the marathon.
An up-close shot because it’s too good. REUTERS

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Runners in matching Barbie pink outfits crossing the Verrazano Bridge. AFP via Getty Images

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A runner in a wacky costume on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. REUTERS

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A little rainbow fit to run 26.2 miles. Stefano Giovannini

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A young runner wearing a little red skirt over her pants and a matching ornate headband. Stefano Giovannini

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Any guesses on what this costume is? REUTERS

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The NYC Marathon is a perfect place to wear a wacky matching set. Stefano Giovannini

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The curls were out and about. Stefano Giovannini

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A runner in a brown tutu and triped tee on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. REUTERS

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A runner passing by the Queensboro Bridge during the New York City Marathon wearing nothing but a patriotic speedo. AP

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A runner holding a rubber chicken and a young spectator in the borough of Brooklyn during the marathon. REUTERS

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This person might not have been running but their giraffe onesie deserved a shoutout. Stefano Giovannini

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A spirited runner representing Mexico crossing the Verrazano Bridge. AFP via Getty Images

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A runner wearing a custom-made t-shirt covered in faces.
Stefano Giovannini

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Australian visitors watch from the sidewalk the New York Marathon. AFP via Getty Images

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What better way to celebrate your birthday than by running 26.2 miles? Stefano Giovannini

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Gotta rep NYC! REUTERS

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