| Edition: | 1st |
| Date: | 13 September |
| Type: | Marathon |
| Distance: | 42.195 km |
| Record: | 2:31:39 (1970) |
| Participants: | 127 (55 finished)[1] |
| Previous: | - |
| Next: | 1971 |
The 1970 New York City Marathon was the 1st edition of the New York City Marathon and took place in New York City on 13 September.[2]
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2:31:39 | |||
| 2 | 2:35:44 | |||
| 3 | 2:39:19 | |||
| 4 | 2:44:09 | |||
| 5 | 2:44:15 | |||
| 6 | 2:45:38 | |||
| 7 | 2:48:35 | |||
| 8 | 2:49:50 | |||
| 9 | 2:51:04 | |||
| 10 | 2:52:59 |