UPPER WEST SIDE — From the supporters who came out in banana costumes to police officers who held up a struggling marathoner along the course, Sunday's New York Marathon was full of uplifting moments.
We collected a few of our favorites that captured the spirit of the event:
Police Officers Help a Struggling Marathoner
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Even Though It's Dark and Most People Went Home, She Finished the Race
How cute is this #TCSNYCMarathon finish?! pic.twitter.com/T7rIIUsTkI
— TCS NYC Marathon (@nycmarathon) November 2, 2015
Adorable Marriage Proposals
Awww somebody got hitched #TCSNYCMarahton #marathonproposal @AmyFreeze7 @ABC7NY @nycmarathon pic.twitter.com/v9NuPlUeY1
— Kellie Valenzuela (@yankeegirl6128) November 1, 2015
Weird Costumes
Blue Alien Runner. #nycmarathon #TCSNYCMarathon #brooklyn #nyc
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Running in Full Firefighter Gear
NYPD and FDNY Marathoners Show Off Their Strength
If 26 miles wasn't enough...push ups between @FDNY & our team after the marathon @nycmarathon #TCSNYCMarathon pic.twitter.com/5RKN7kSmYc
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 1, 2015
Celebrity Runners: They're Just Like Us
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Marathon Selfie
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Differently Abled Runners
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The Supporters Who Went Above and Beyond
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