TCS New York City Marathon 2026 Mile 8: 50 years through five borough
At a Glance
- What
TCS New York City Marathon, organized by New York Road Runners
- When
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Where
Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx
- Distance
26.2 miles / 42.195 km
- Finish
Central Park, Manhattan
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TCS New York City Marathon 2026 Mile 8: 50 years through five borough
About 60,000 runners took to New York’s streets for a race linking neighborhood crowds with international competition. Sweden’s Andreas Almgren won his marathon debut, while Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui claimed her second New York title.
What to Know
Five-borough anniversary
The citywide course debuted on October 24, 1976. This year marks its 50th anniversary.Origins
The first race took place entirely in Central Park on September 13, 1970, with 127 entrants, 55 finishers and a $1 entry fee.Route
Runners cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge into Brooklyn, continue through Queens and Manhattan, enter the Bronx, then return to Manhattan.Bronx change
The first course adjustment in 15 years extends the Alexander Avenue stretch to East 141st Street before turning onto Third Avenue.Men’s top five
1. Andreas Almgren, Sweden, 2:06:01; 2. Yemaneberhan Crippa, Italy, 2:06:14; 3. Kamohelo Mofolo, Lesotho, 2:06:26; 4. Benson Kipruto, Kenya, 2:06:27; 5. Haftu Strintzos, Australia, 2:06:34.Women’s top five
1. Sheila Chepkirui, Kenya, 2:24:36; 2. Jessica McClain, USA, 2:24:42; 3. Hellen Obiri, Kenya, 2:24:43; 4. Edna Kiplagat, Kenya, 2:25:42; 5. Mercy Chelangat, Kenya, 2:25:46.Wheelchair champions
Marcel Hug won the men’s race in 1:28:14; Catherine Debrunner won the women’s in 1:40:02.Record champion
Grete Waitz won nine New York titles, ending in 1988.Title sponsor
Tata Consultancy Services became the title sponsor in 2014.Results status
Race-day standings and times remain subject to official confirmation.
