Amos Gebremarian of Ethiopia won the men 's category in the first NYC marathon . Edna Kiplagat , from Kenya , won the women 's race . But a Chilean miner proved to be one of the main attractions of the race . The NYC Marathon is one of the most popualr marathons in the world , drawing more than 100,000 applicants annually . Edison Santiago ran daily during his stay in the mine .
Amos Gebremarian of Ethiopia won the men 's category in the first NYC marathon . Edna Kiplagat , from Kenya , won the women 's race . But a Chilean miner proved to be one of the main attractions of the race . Edison Santiago ran daily during his stay in the mine .