Marathons generate $6 billion for cities, TCS leads the charge

In 2025, top marathons generated $6 billion for host cities, with TCS races leading in economic and charitable contributions.

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  • The world’s top 50 marathons contributed $6 billion to host cities in 2025.
  • TCS-partnered races accounted for 53% of this economic impact and 73% of charitable fundraising.
  • An estimated 520,000 people ran their first marathon in 2025, with TCS events attracting nearly 157,000 new runners.

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