New York City Marathon 2026 Wins

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 28 Oct

   At its first edition on September 13 in 1970, the New York Marathon consisted of four laps within the Central Park.

   3 outlets · Euronews
2. 30 Oct

   There were just over 2,000 competitors in that seventh running of the race, including only 88 women.

   3 outlets · Toronto Star
3. 1 Nov

   NEW YORK (AP) — Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men’s race of the New York City Marathon in his debut in the event while Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women’s race for the second time Sunday.

   4 outlets · Toronto Star

Coverage 13 articles

• 1 Nov New York marathon 2026: Finishing times of ex-Premier League star and other celebritiesThe New York Marathon held annually on the first Sunday of November attracted celebrity runners this year, including former Premier League star James Milner and actress Jennifer Connelly. The article lists their finishing times along with those of other notable participants like Jordan Litz, William Goodge, Darby Allin, and Chloe Lukasiak. Each runner's time ranges from 3 hours and 9 minutes for Milner to 5 hours…Evening Standard
• 1 Nov NYC Marathon draws massive crowds as record number of runners hit the courseThe article reports on a large turnout for an event where a record number of runners participated. It includes multiple images showing crowds cheering and runners competing along the course. No specific numbers or dates are provided beyond noting that this was a record-setting event in terms of participation.New York Post
• 1 Nov Andreas Almgren wins the New York City Marathon in his debut at the distanceAndreas Almgren, a Swedish half-marathon star, won his debut at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, setting the third-fastest time in race history with a finish of 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 1 second. He beat Yemaneberhan Crippa of Italy by just 13 seconds, making both runners first-time participants in the event. Almgren had decided to run after watching last year’s marathon, inspired by the crowd support he…Toronto Star
• 1 Nov Diehard fans pack near loneliest stretch of NYC Marathon for touching reasons: ‘This is her dream’During the New York City Marathon, mile 15 on First Avenue in Manhattan was unusually crowded with enthusiastic supporters despite its typically quiet nature. This area saw thousands of fans cheering for runners like Emily Kellog, a cancer patient running her first marathon, and Katrina Holloway, a coach raising funds for cystic fibrosis. Additionally, Jake Pandrok's fiancée and mother-in-law used signs featuring…New York Post
• 1 Nov New York marathon: Sweden's Almgren and Kenya's Chepkirui win as 60,000 take partSwedish runner Andreas Almgren won the men's division of the New York City Marathon on Sunday, setting a new personal best with a time of 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 1 second. This was his first marathon race ever. In the women’s race, Sheila Chepkirui from Kenya secured her second victory in the event, finishing ahead of American Jessica McClain by just six seconds with a time of 2:24:36. The race saw participation…NPR
• 1 Nov Winners of NYC Marathon revealed as record number of competitors raceSwedish runner Andreas Almgren and Kenyan athlete Sheila Chepkirui won the men's and women's categories, respectively, at the New York City Marathon on Sunday. Almgren finished with a time of 2:06:01, while Chepkirui completed her race in 2:24:36. The event saw a record number of nearly 60,000 participants and marked the first course change in over a decade due to resident complaints about disruptions caused by the…New York Post
• 1 Nov New York City Marathon: Andreas Almgren wins on debut as Sheila Chepkirui reclaims crown
  The Guardian
• 1 Nov Andreas Almgren wins men's race in NYC in marathon debut, Sheila Chepkirui wins women's race againAndreas Almgren of Sweden won the men’s race at the New York City Marathon on Sunday in his debut, finishing with a time of 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 1 second. He narrowly beat Yemaneberhan Crippa of Italy by 13 seconds, while Kamohelo Mofolo of Lesotho took third place. In the women’s race, Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won for the second time with a time of 2:24:36, edging out Hellen Obiri and American Jessica McClain…Toronto Star
• 1 Nov 2026 NYC Marathon runners take to the streets as huge crowds cheer them onTens of thousands of runners from around the world participated in the 2026 New York City Marathon on a Sunday morning, starting at Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island and ending in Central Park, Manhattan. The race featured waves of participants including professional wheelchair divisions, handcyclists, athletes with disabilities, and open division runners. Defending champions Benson Kipruto (men's) and another unnamed…CBS News
• 30 Oct From 2,000 runners to 60,000: The 5-borough New York City Marathon at 50Fifty years ago, the New York City Marathon expanded to cover all five boroughs for the first time with just over 2,000 participants, including only 88 women. This year, about 60,000 runners will compete in the event, nearly half of them female. The article highlights how the race has evolved from a local event into an international spectacle, now attracting runners from more than 140 countries. Defending champions…Toronto Star

Keep exploring

Similar coverageKipchoge Wins Melbourne Marathon Similar coverageBerlin Marathon Results Records Similar coverageKenyan Half Marathon World Record Similar coverageRoyal Parks Half Marathon 2026 Similar coverageAustralian Marathon Record Broken Similar coverageHeavy Rain Interrupts Half Marathon Similar coverageMarathon Runner Pooping Incident Similar coverage90 Year Old Runner World Record RecentIraola Encourages Diving RecentRussia Suffers Record Casualties October