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Since 1970, the race has become a monolith moment for both running and New York City. Here are 45 reasons why, after 45 years, the event remains a significant part of the city.The sizeWith more than 50,000 competitors annually, the New York City Marathon is the largest in the world. Last year, the average finish time was 4:34:45. All told, more than 1.3 million miles will be run across the five boroughs on marathon morning.The founderBefore founder Fred Lebow died of cancer in 1994, he ran 69 marathons in 30 countries, including an emotional finish in this race in 1992 after he was diagnosed with cancer. He also organized the Empire State Building Run Up and is immortalized in a statue in Central Park near the marathons finish line.Related story from Competitor.com: How to watch the NYC MarathonRelated story from Competitor.com: Molly Huddle ready for her marathon debutThe communityEven when the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy derailed the race in 2012, thousands showed up at Central Park in Manhattan and Prospect Park in Brooklyn and decided to run 26.2 miles anyway. Other runners donated time, effort and goods to hurricane relief.The equalityThe marathon has been progressive in its treatment of women. The race is one of only a handful of events that has long offered equal prize money for male and female winners. The longtime chief executive officer of New York Road Runners, Mary Wittenberg, was the first female director of an international major marathon and one of the few female executives in sports. (Wittenberg is now the global chief executive of Richard Bransons Virgin Sports.)Click here to read the full story from Competitor.com. Nike Air Max 90 China Wholesale . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Yeezy Boost 350 V3 For Sale . Howard Ganz, an MLB lawyer, said in a letter to U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos that Rodriguezs claims do not come "remotely close" to what is needed to overturn an arbitration decision in federal court. http://www.brandshoescheaponline.com/wholesale-air-force-1-china.html . - NASCAR announced a 33-race schedule for the 2014 Nationwide Series with virtually no changes from this years slate. Cheap Air Max 90 China . The 31-year-old Spain midfielder hasnt played since Madrid lost in the Copa del Rey final to Atletico Madrid in May due to back and foot injuries. Adidas Ultra Boost Clearance Sale .J. -- New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his left knee. He hits the wall and sees hes won.If counting gold, thats 21.No mere man, this barracuda -More like Zeus, a god, a Buddha.The big one was the butterfly.No way hed let this pass him by.And so at last he has the prize,The anthem plays, tears fill his eyes.The hours late, his work is doneAnd in thee seats he spots his son,Who one day no doubt will delightOn what his old man did this night.ddddddddddddBut now, upon his mothers lap,Hed surely much prefer to nap. ' ' '