Andreas Almgren wins the New York City Marathon on his debut as Sheila Chepkirui regains the women's title

1 November 2026

Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the men's race at the New York City Marathon on Sunday in his first ever marathon. He clocked 2:06:01 and finished 13 seconds clear of Yemaneberhan Crippa of Italy, who ran 2:06:14. Kamohelo Mofolo of Lesotho took third in a personal best of 2:06:26. In the women's race Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won in 2:24:36, her second New York title after 2024. Jessica McClain of the United States was second in 2:24:42 and the defending champion Hellen Obiri of Kenya third in 2:24:43. The race is a World Athletics Platinum Label road race, and this edition marked the 50th anniversary of its route through the city's five boroughs.