TCS New York City Marathon 1986 ballot: 17th edition, 19,508 finishers
Held on 2 November 1986, the 17th New York City Marathon was the first run on a November date, with Gianni Poli of Italy winning the men's race in 2:11:06 and Grete Waitz of Norway taking the women's title in 2:28:06 for a record eighth New York victory.
What made 1986 notable
New York moved to November for the first time in 1986, and the day belonged to two repeat storylines. Gianni Poli pulled clear after 19 miles to win in 2:11:06, the third year running an Italian man had taken the five-borough title. Antoni Niemczak reached the line second in 2:11:21 but later failed a doping test for nandrolone and was disqualified, lifting Robert de Castella to second and Orlando Pizzolato to third. In the women's race Grete Waitz was untouchable again, winning in 2:28:06 for her eighth New York victory, well clear of Lisa Ondieki and Laura Fogli. New York Road Runners records show 19,508 runners finished, 16,196 men and 3,312 women.
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| Age group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 2:53:00 | 3:13:00 |
| 35-39 | 2:58:00 | 3:15:00 |
| 40-44 | 3:03:00 | 3:26:00 |
| 45-49 | 3:13:00 | 3:38:00 |
| 50-54 | 3:18:00 | 3:51:00 |
| 55-59 | 3:28:00 | 4:10:00 |
| 60-64 | 3:43:00 | 4:27:00 |
| 65-69 | 3:58:00 | 4:50:00 |
| 70-74 | 4:13:00 | 5:30:00 |
| 75-79 | 4:28:00 | 6:00:00 |
| 80-84 | 4:48:00 | 6:35:00 |
| 85-89 | 5:03:00 | 6:35:00 |
| 90+ | 5:18:00 | 6:35:00 |
Questions about the 1986 ballot
Why was the 1986 NYC Marathon notable?
It was the first New York City Marathon held in November rather than October. Gianni Poli of Italy won the men's race in 2:11:06, the third straight year an Italian man took the title, and Grete Waitz of Norway won the women's race in 2:28:06 for her record eighth New York victory.
Who won the 1986 NYC Marathon?
Gianni Poli of Italy won the men's race in 2:11:06. Antoni Niemczak of Poland crossed second in 2:11:21 but was disqualified for a positive doping test, promoting Robert de Castella of Australia to second in 2:11:43 and Orlando Pizzolato of Italy to third in 2:12:13. Grete Waitz of Norway won the women's race in 2:28:06, ahead of Lisa Ondieki of Australia in 2:29:12 and Laura Fogli of Italy in 2:29:44.
How many people ran the 1986 NYC Marathon?
New York Road Runners records list 19,508 finishers, 16,196 men and 3,312 women. It was the 17th edition, held on Sunday 2 November 1986.
What were the 1986 NYC Marathon drawing numbers?
New York Road Runners did not publish a separate drawing or lottery selection count for the 1986 race, so application and acceptance figures are not listed here.