MarathonFoto Captures 143,944 Runners Across Three Back-to-Back Marathons

December 9, 2025

The leading race event photography company collected memorable moments at the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon

WASHINGTON, Iowa (December 9, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – MarathonFoto, the premier name in race event photography, saw impressive numbers kicking off Q4, which included work with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 12, Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 26 and TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 1. Throughout these three events, they were able to pull data around the content they collected. Data points collected include:

• • 143,944 athletes photographed
  • 270 photographers hired/contracted
  • A total of 6,928,524 photographs captured
  • An average of 140 images captured of each athlete

“We definitely pride ourselves on being a small but mighty team. With only about 10 full-time employees, we have created a system that allows us to work with some of the largest and prestigious endurance events in the world while also delivering high-quality results,” said Brad Kroll, president of MarathonFoto. “We understand the importance of capturing these memorable moments for each and every runner, and look forward to continuing to grow these numbers!”

MarathonFoto’s commitment to deliver notable results and contribute to the local community was reflected in a recent survey the company conducted. The survey revealed that over 47% of people believe that MarathonFoto is a large corporation, yet their team is made up of just about 10 full-time employees, based out of small-town Washington, Iowa. The same survey also found that 73% of respondents were unaware that MarathonFoto is charitable, yet MarathonFoto is often one of the largest contributors of dollars back to fan favorite races, giving back $3.7 million in 2024 alone to support partner events and their charitable causes.

Some additional events that MarathonFoto captured in 2025 included the Chevron Houston Marathon, United Airlines New York City Half Marathon, Bank of America Boston Marathon and the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon.

As a part of MarathonFoto’s client work, a portion of their proceeds is consistently reinvested into the industry. In 2024, MarathonFoto gave back $3.7 million to its partner events, supporting sport growth and allowing for greater giving to events’ charitable partners.

For more information about MarathonFoto, visit www.marathonfoto.com and follow the event on Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT MARATHONFOTO

MarathonFoto, for more than 45 years, has had a mission that goes beyond capturing mere images. Dedicated to inspiring and celebrating athletes, MarathonFoto transforms moments into memories. As pioneers in their field, their lens doesn’t just freeze the action; it encapsulates the spirit, determination, and triumph of every participant. Through their artistry, MarathonFoto ensures that each athlete’s journey is not just documented but celebrated, creating a visual testament to the passion and perseverance that define the world of sports and mass participation events. MarathonFoto is a division of Infront Sports & Media AG. Website: https://www.marathonfoto.com