NYC’s Running Boom Is Adding Almost $1 Billion to Local Economy

New York City’s marathon season is in full swing, with runners clocking miles in flashy gear from Central Park to Brooklyn and the Bronx.

Joggers are racking up more than just steps. They’re also spurring a growing economic impact by boosting New York’s labor income, tax revenue and business activity.

The city’s running boom generated an estimated $934 million for the local economy in the fiscal year through March, according to New York Road Runners, which puts on the TCS New York City Marathon and other races. That’s up 58% from the comparable period five years earlier, more than double ...