Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race at the 2026 New York City Marathon in his debut at the distance, in 2:06:01. Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's race. The event marked 50 years of the five-borough course.
Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race of the New York City Marathon in his debut at the distance, finishing in 2 hours, 6 minutes and 1 second. Yemaneberhan Crippa finished second in the men's elite race. The race was held on Sunday, November 1, and is described as the final World Marathon Major of the year.
Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's division of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday. Jessica McClain of the United States was next in 2:24:42, followed by Kenya's Hellen Obiri in 2:24:43.
The course
The 2026 race celebrates the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course. The route runs through Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. It starts on Staten Island, and runners cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge into Brooklyn and then Queens. From there the route goes through Manhattan and the Bronx, then loops back down through Manhattan to the finish line in Central Park.
Road and bridge closures
Many streets and bridges will be closed to traffic on race day. The upper level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge closes in both directions for race preparations, beginning at 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, and lasting until 4 p.m. Sunday. The lower level closes to non-marathon vehicular traffic at 7 a.m. Sunday and reopens at 4 p.m.
