Ceremonial lines painted as NYC prepares for TCS Marathon this weekend
NEW YORK -- New York City is gearing up to welcome 50,000 runners for the TCS Marathon this Sunday.
The ceremonial painting of the lines at the end of the 26.2 mile route took place Wednesday at Central Park.
The route runs through all five boroughs, welcoming runners from all over the world.
Sunday will mark the return of the marathon at its full capacity after being downsized last year and cancelled in 2020.
Officials say police will be stationed throughout the route, along with comprehensive screenings and explosive detection teams.
"As usual, however, the NYPD's uniformed presence will be evident wherever one looks this weekend. Our efforts will again include what the public will see and what you will not see," NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell told reporters Wednesday.
The marathon starts at 8 a.m. Sunday.
