K 1589: Recognizing the first Sunday in November, for the 40th consecutive year, on November 1, 2026, as New York City Marathon Sunday in the State of New York
<p>This resolution officially recognizes November 1, 2026, as New York City Marathon Sunday throughout the state of New York. This designation coincides with the 50th anniversary of the inaugural 5-borough marathon, which first took place in 1976. The legislation highlights the race as a microcosm of the city that inspires participants to push human limits and promotes broader well-being. It acknowledges the event's significant cultural and economic impact, noting how it showcases New York City's drive for excellence, resiliency, and grit to a global audience. The resolution also emphasizes the marathon's ability to unite professional athletes and novice runners while drawing millions of spectators worldwide. Finally, it mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to the Governor of New York and the New York Road Runners organization.</p>
- What is the current status of K 1589?
- As of June 7, 2026, K 1589 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on June 3, 2026, was "adopted".
- Did K 1589 pass?
- Yes. K 1589 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action June 3, 2026). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
- Who wrote K 1589, and where is it now?
- K 1589 was authored by Asm. Ron Kim.
| Jun. 03, 2026 | adopted |
| Jun. 03, 2026 | introduced |
Assembly Resolution No. 1589 BY: M. of A. Kim RECOGNIZING the first Sunday in November, for the 40th consecutive year, on November 1, 2026, as New York City Marathon Sunday in the State of New York, in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the 5-borough marathon WHEREAS, The New York City Marathon is a microcosm of New York City: its participants strive to push human limits, inspire, and promote broader well-being; and WHEREAS, The New York City Marathon's extraordinary reach and impact warrants statewide commemoration, recognizing the integral role the race plays showcasing NYC's trademark drive for excellence on the world's stage; and WHEREAS, The first running of the New York City 5-borough race happened in 1976 and the 2026 race marks its 50th Anniversary; and WHEREAS, The New York City Marathon brings together pro-athletes and novice runners while hundreds of millions around the world cheer them to successful completion of the 26.2 miles as it winds through the greatest City in the world; and WHEREAS, The cultural and economic impacts of the New York City Marathon have extended far beyond the borders of New York City, representing the City globally and showing the City's resiliency, grit, and unfaltering drive; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognize November 1, 2026, as York City Marathon Sunday in the State of New York, in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the 5-borough marathon; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York; and New York Road Runners.