Marathon, New York
Village · Population 883 · #445 in New York
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About Marathon
Set in the central part of New York, Marathon is a tiny community, home to 883 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Marathon holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.13 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 781 residents per square mile.
📰 Marathon News Today
- 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 12M Photo Gallery New York Road Runners · Aug 17
- Want to Run the N.Y.C. Marathon? You May Have to Enter Another Lottery. The New York Times · Aug 6
- Team Nanit Takes on the TCS New York City Marathon, Celebrating Parents Who Chase Their Goals The AI Journal · Aug 18
- NYC runners are outraged over changed marathon entry rule: ‘Great running tradition ruined’ New York Post · Aug 9
- New York Road Runners CEO discusses incoming 9+1 Program rule change Spectrum News NY1 · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Marathon Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Marathon — but the New York one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Marathon
- Reilly's Cafe — diner
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marathon
- Beaver Dam State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Gee Brook State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Griggs Gulf State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Michigan Hill State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Papish Pond Multiple Use Area reviews ★
- Whitney Point Multiple Use Area reviews ★
- Cincinnatus Town Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Marathon
- CINCINNATUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- CINCINNATUS HIGH SCHOOL
- CINCINNATUS MIDDLE SCHOOL
- MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL
- WILLIAM APPLEBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)883
Rank in state#445 of 595
Land area1.13 sq mi
Density781/sq mi
Coordinates42.4448, -76.0362