Celebrating 50 Years of the New York City Marathon and Floral Gifting with 1-800-Flowers.com

A Floral Journey Through the New York City Marathon

In a remarkable celebration of achievement and community, 1-800-Flowers.com has officially partnered with New York Road Runners (NYRR) to mark the 50th anniversary of both the iconic floral gifting service and the iconic TCS New York City Marathon. This collaboration showcases two significant milestones that join together to celebrate not only the joy of giving flowers but also the extraordinary dedication of marathon runners.

1-800-Flowers.com, founded in 1976 as a single flower shop in Manhattan, has grown into a leading floral authority over the past five decades. Similarly, the NYC Marathon had its inaugural race the same year, making this milestone particularly special. This partnership highlights the commitment both organizations have shown towards their respective crafts and also serves as a heartfelt recognition of the athletes participating in the marathon.

As the newly appointed Official Floral Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, 1-800-Flowers.com will provide stunning bouquets that will be handed to the winners of both the men's and women's divisions, along with wheelchair competitors. Adorning custom-branded wraps, the bouquets symbolize appreciation for the monumental accomplishments of the athletes who conquer the challenging 26.2-mile course through New York City's five boroughs.