2015 TCS New York City Marathon As Told By Social Media

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The 2015 New York City Marathon was one for the record books, literally. As more than 50,000 people took to the streets of New York City, the day ended with broken records and champions crowned.

Check out race highlights as told by social media moments from runners, spectators and media.

"Flip-Flopping Between Freakin' Out and Feeling Fabulous..."

Alicia Keys summed up every runner's pre-race thoughts.

Alicia Keys

Dreams Dashed—For Now

18-year-old American favorite Alana Hadley was forced to drop out at mile 15 due to an ankle injury.

Alana Hadley

So. Many. People.

NYC Traffic is sooooo annoying.

ESPN Traffic

Amazing Bird's Eye View of NYC Marathon Runners By Central Park

Those colors, though.

Somos

Stanley Biwott, the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon Men's Winner

The 29-year-old crosses the finish line with a time of 2:10:34 and takes his first major marathon victory.

Stanley Biwott

Mary Keitany, the 2015 New York City Marathon Women's Winner

With a time of 2:23:25, Keitany, 33, finishes ahead of the second place winner by more than a minute.

Mary Keitany

Tatyana McFadden Sets a New Record in the Women's Wheelchair Division

By a lot.

Tatyana McFadden

Ernst van Dyk Wins the Men's Wheelchair Division

And our hearts.

Ernst van Dyk

The Kenyans Continue to Dominate

Men's and Women's Winners, Stanley Biwott and Mary Keitany.

Winners

American Meb Keflezighi Breaks U.S. Masters Record

Finishes seventh overall and top American male.

Meb NYC Marathon

Running with 50,000 of Your Closest Friends

Only 22 miles left.

Street View

Racer Crosses the Finish Line and Gets a Big Ol' Kiss From Hubby

Because it doesn't matter when you finish, just that you did.

Finish kiss

Champions Receive Their Awards

Clockwise from upper left: Stanley Biwott (Kenya), Mary Keitany (Kenya), Tatyana McFadden (Russia), Ernst van Dyk (South Africa)

Winners with TIMEX

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