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Did you know? The finish line of the NYC Marathon is not painted on the ground; instead, it is a specialized line of high-friction, non-slip tape applied specifically for race day to prevent runners from sliding on the pavement. elaborate

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3 facts about NYC Marathon

  1. 1
    During the race, participants consume over 1 million cups of water and Gatorade, which is roughly the same amount of liquid held in two full-sized backyard swimming pools.
  2. 2
    The finish line of the NYC Marathon is not painted on the ground; instead, it is a specialized line of high-friction, non-slip tape applied specifically for race day to prevent runners from sliding on the pavement.
  3. 3
    During the first ever running of the New York City Marathon in 1970, runners didn't just race through streets; they circled the park four times and had to run up and down the park's hills because the original path was entirely confined within Central Park!
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