Gary Muhrcke
American firefighter, long distance runner and inaugural New York City Marathon winner (born c. 1940)
About Gary Muhrcke
Born 1940. Gary Muhrcke is an American long-distance runner, firefighter and marathon runner.
Gary Muhrcke (born c. 1940) is an American runner and former New York City fireman who won the first New York City Marathon in 1970. He also won the first Empire State Building Run-Up in 1978, and was a three-time winner of the Yonkers Marathon.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Gary Muhrcke's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Gary Muhrcke?
American firefighter, long distance runner and inaugural New York City Marathon winner (born c. 1940)
When was Gary Muhrcke born?
Gary Muhrcke was born in 1940.
What is Gary Muhrcke's occupation?
Gary Muhrcke is a long-distance runner, firefighter and marathon runner.
What nationality is Gary Muhrcke?
Gary Muhrcke is American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gary Muhrcke. https://biography.guide/gary-muhrcke/
MLA: "Gary Muhrcke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gary-muhrcke/.
Chicago: "Gary Muhrcke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gary-muhrcke/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:02 UTC