This is a race overview of the 33rd running of this event held on this sunny November 3rd. You hear from Rudy Gulianni and race director Allan Steinfeld during the 18 minutes of lead up to the gun. From the expo, friendship run, pasta party, weather report and the national anthem there is a lot of buildup to the actual running. The "scouting report" gives the top 5 contenders from each division. On the women’s side is featured Margaret Okayo, Lornah Kiplagat, Sonia O’Sullivan, Marla Runyan (in her marathon debut), and eventual winner Joyce Chepchumba (2:25:56). For the men the report features Tesfaye Jifar, Stefano Baldini, Mark Carroll, Meb Keflezghi (in his marathon debut), and Rodgers Rop who ends up winning this race in 2:08:07. Although the leaders are shown, it is really the masses of people and spectators that are featured in this 44 minute production. There is no known source to obtain this tape new and it is believed that TSC Graphics provided coverage of previous New York City Marathons as well. The VHS tape comes in a paper sleeve without any cover art.
