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New York City Marathon 2026: Cheers, Runners, and Signs Along Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue

Richard Scalzo021 mins
Collage of runners and spectators holding humorous signs at the 2026 New York City Marathon in Brooklyn.

A Fixed Moment · NYC Events & Sports

  |   Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn   |   Photography by Richard Scalzo

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon brought runners through Brooklyn on Sunday, November 1, as spectators lined Fourth Avenue with signs, cheers and plenty of encouragement.

There was no shortage of humor along the route. Handmade signs offered everything from “Go Random Stranger Go” to “AI Could Never,” while runners responded with waves, thumbs-up and quick exchanges with the people cheering them on.

Among the scenes along Fourth Avenue were a runner pushing a participant in an adaptive racing chair, an athlete running on prostheses and runners wearing shirts representing causes and organizations. For some, the marathon was the culmination of months of preparation; for others, the day carried personal significance that a photograph alone cannot fully explain.

What was visible was the support. Strangers cheered for strangers, and runners acknowledged them as the miles continued. It was one of those life-affirming mornings when the effort of taking on a difficult challenge was met with encouragement from the sidelines.

The race followed Saturday night’s Village Halloween Parade. Later on Sunday, Brooklyn Borough Hall hosted Stoop Sessions: Freedom Song, bringing music and calls for voter participation to Downtown Brooklyn. They were three very different events in one busy New York weekend.

These photographs capture a selection of moments from Fourth Avenue. The runners, their supporters and the signs tell the rest of the story.

Along Fourth Avenue

Runners, spectators and brief moments of connection during the 2026 New York City Marathon.

A broad view of runners and spectators stretching into the distance on Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn.
Marathon runners and spectators fill Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner in a black sleeveless top pushes a participant seated in a yellow adaptive racing chair.
A runner pushes a participant in an adaptive racing chair through Brooklyn. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner with bib 17198 moves through the marathon on two running prostheses.
Runner 17198 travels along Fourth Avenue on running prostheses. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A marathon runner leans toward a spectator reaching over the course barrier.
A runner and a spectator reach toward one another beside the course. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A smiling runner in a white Team Shalva shirt raises a thumb toward the camera.
A runner wearing a Team Shalva shirt gives a thumbs-up. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A spectator holds a green You Are Strong sign while standing beside another person and a dog.
Spectators with a dog display a bright green “You Are Strong” sign. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner in a green Portugal singlet spreads his arms and smiles during the marathon.
A runner wearing a Portugal singlet extends both arms toward the crowd. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A spectator raises an orange Go Random Stranger Go sign beside the Brooklyn race route.
A spectator encourages runners with a “Go Random Stranger Go!!” sign. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.

More Marathon Photographs

A selected gallery of runners, costumes, handmade signs and the people cheering along the course.

Three spectators stand together as one holds a white AI Could Never sign.
Spectators display an “AI Could Never” sign on Fourth Avenue. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
Marathon runners continue along Fourth Avenue with spectators lined up on the sidewalk.
Runners move through Brooklyn, including participant 28103. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A child seated on an adult's shoulders holds a green sign with a Ghostbusters-themed illustration.
A child on an adult's shoulders holds a Ghostbusters-themed cheering sign. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A spectator holds a blue sign with colorful lettering wishing runners extra speed.
A spectator displays a “Computah, Make These Runners Super Fast” sign. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A group of spectators holds a handmade sign about running the NYC Marathon on Fourth Avenue.
Spectators joke about being ignored on Fourth Avenue during the race. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
Two spectators smile behind a Hot Girls Run NYC sign and a decorated Run Audrey Run sign.
Spectators hold “Hot Girls Run NYC” and “Run Audrey Run” signs. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
Two spectators hold hand-lettered marathon signs against a brick building.
Spectators raise “It's New York, Baby” and “Believe” signs. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
Two spectators hold matching signs with dog photos and humorous messages.
Spectators display matching dog-themed signs encouraging marathon runners. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A yellow handmade sign reading No Tricks Just Treats rises above the marathon crowd.
A spectator carries a “No Tricks, Just Treats” sign. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A group of spectators holds a white sign with a drawing of a wine bottle.
Spectators joke about organic wine waiting at the finish line. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A spectator in a blue and red top holds a sign about a rent-stabilized apartment.
A spectator jokes about a rent-stabilized apartment at the finish line. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A spectator with a child nearby holds a white sign about running off Halloween candy.
A spectator carries a Halloween candy joke sign the morning after the parade. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
Runner 12169 smiles, giving two thumbs-up in a green, white and red outfit.
Runner 12169, wearing an Italian tricolor outfit, gives two thumbs-up. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner in a pale green shirt extends a phone while making a peace sign.
Runner 18127 holds a phone and flashes a peace sign. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A smiling runner in a light-colored top waves during the marathon.
Runner 18734 raises a hand while passing the Brooklyn spectators. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner wearing bib 20552 and a blue shirt holds up a bent arm and clenched fist.
Runner 20552 raises a fist on Fourth Avenue. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A smiling runner in an orange top gives a thumbs-up near a group of runners.
Runner 20672 offers a thumbs-up to spectators along the course. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner in a yellow and navy top spreads his arms while looking toward the camera.
Runner 21173 raises both hands while running through Brooklyn. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner in a gray top holds up two peace signs among nearby runners.
Runner 23678 flashes two peace signs amid the marathon crowd. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A smiling runner wearing bib 24124 raises two fingers and carries a water bottle.
Runner 24124 makes a peace sign while holding a water bottle. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner with bib 24649 and a navy top smiles while holding both thumbs up.
Runner 24649 smiles and gives two thumbs-up. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner passes a spectator displaying a handwritten Anti-Fascist Not Anti-Fastest sign.
Runner 24696 passes a spectator holding an “Anti-Fascist Not Anti-Fastest” sign. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner in a black top and white cap lifts a bottle while running on Fourth Avenue.
Runner 25428 lifts a water bottle and gestures to the crowd. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner in a salmon-colored top raises both arms and holds a water bottle.
Runner 26263 lifts an arm and makes a peace sign. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner in a white tank top and cap smiles with both arms raised.
Runner 34618 raises both arms with a smile. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner wearing a red top and mirrored sport sunglasses points toward the photographer.
A runner wearing mirrored sunglasses points toward the camera. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner in a dark pink Sophie top raises a hand with the marathon route behind her.
A runner in a “Sophie” top raises a hand. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner in a large bright yellow inflatable costume moves among other participants.
A participant runs in a tall yellow inflatable costume. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
Two marathon runners in white and green singlets run side by side on Fourth Avenue.
Runners 20856 and 20729 run side by side through Brooklyn. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
Three runners wearing bibs 21262, 19402 and 22460 lift their arms toward the crowd.
Three runners raise their arms together on Fourth Avenue. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
Several runners moving together raise their hands above the Brooklyn marathon course.
Runners raise their hands amid the field on Fourth Avenue. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
Two runners in sunglasses continue side by side, one wearing a red and one a bare torso.
Runners 54418 and 49846 pass along the Brooklyn section of the race. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
Three spectators in matching caps hold signs offering encouragement and an Uber joke.
Spectators supporting Sarah hold humorous marathon signs. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A runner stretches a hand to a spectator holding a colorful Tap Here for Boost sign.
A runner reaches to tap a spectator's “Tap Here for Boost” sign. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A person in a pink-and-white inflatable unicorn costume holds a Free Energy Hugs sign.
A unicorn-costumed spectator offers “Free Energy Hugs” to runners. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
Spectators stand with a colorful balloon-covered house costume and signs offering free hugs.
Spectators bring a balloon-covered house costume and free-hugs signs. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A person raises a blue We're So Proud of You sign above the sidewalk.
A spectator holds a “We're So Proud of You” sign. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A colorful illustrated encouragement sign is held above the Brooklyn race route.
A spectator holds an illustrated “You Can Do Eet!” sign. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.
A smiling spectator holds a large white Your Number One Fan sign with a face cutout.
A spectator poses with a handmade “Your #1 Fan” sign. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.

Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment.

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