On a beautiful autumn day, 60,000 runners took over the streets of New York City for the 50th time since the marathon was first run through all five boroughs. Both the women’s and men’s races featured close and exciting finishes. New Yorkers love our marathon and it’s always a joy to see people in every neighborhood come together for a celebration of running.
Sheila Chepkirui, the eventual winner, followed closely by Hellen Obiri near the 23 mile markAmerican Jess McClain (left) sprinted past Hellen Obiri to take second placeThe men’s lead pack on Fifth Avenue near the 23 mile markSwedish runner Andreas Almgren, second in the photo, won his first ever marathon in 2:06:01. He defeated previous winners Benson Kipruto (2025) and Geoffrey Kamworor (2015 and 2017).One of many creative signs on the streetsA very good dog, unfazed by the loud cheersIt hurts. Runners on Fifth Avenue60,000 runners, 120,00 feetFifth AvenueA family of spectators on Fifth AvenueAnother clever sign. People cheer loudly, especially when they can see the runners’ names.Once the runners enter Central Park at the 24 mile mark, they know they’re going to finish, and the crowds get larger and larger the closer they get. Water station at the 24 mile mark
