7. High Five the Cops

An NYPD officer stands guard at the NYC Marathon

Even the NYPD officers on duty get into the spirit on race day. Augustin says at Engineer’s Gate, he saw four or five officers in a row and asked them for some high fives to get him through the last miles. The officers were more than happy to comply!

Along the route, you’ll also see officers giving thumbs up and shouts of support to the runners. The NYC Marathon is truly a citywide affair that brings people together from all walks of life.