PHOTOS: NYC Marathon Brings Crowds Back To City Streets

NEW YORK, NY- After a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the New York City Marathon finally returned Sunday to a city that has been eagerly awaiting a return to normalcy.

Albert Korir, of Kenya, placed first place in the men's division and Peres Jepchirchir, also of Kenya, won the women's race.

“It was not an easy race,” Korir said. “But I enjoyed it.”

See below for photos of the competitors as the city cheers them on.

Runners cross the Queensboro Bridge during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Runners make their way down Sixth Avenue during the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 7th, 2021 in New York.

Runners make their way off Staten Island at the start of NYC marathon on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in New York.

Woman's lead runners at the start of NYC marathon on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in New York.

Participants run alongside Central Park during the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 7th, 2021 in New York.

Runners cross the finish line of the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Spectators cheer runners as they make their way during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Participants run alongside Central Park during the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 7th, 2021 in New York.

Spectators cheer runners as they make their way during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Runners stream across the finish line of the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Volunteers organize medals near the finish line of the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, November 7, 2021.

The Associated Press contributed reporting to this story.