2026 TCS New York City Marathon Results: Almgren and Chepkirui Claim Victories

Chilly and sunny autumn weather greeted thousands of runners on Sunday, November 1, 2026, as the city celebrated the 50th anniversary of the iconic five-borough course for the final World Marathon Major of the year. USA Today reported that Sweden’s Andreas Almgren broke the tape to win the men’s elite race, while Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui claimed victory in the women’s division.

Elite Victories Across the Five Boroughs

The 26.2-mile trek kicked off in Staten Island, sending runners across the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and through all five boroughs before concluding in Central Park under crisp morning skies. Almgren navigated the grueling course to secure the men’s professional title with a blistering time of 2:06:01, according to results tracked by Runner’s World and LetsRun. Italy’s Yemaneberhan Crippa followed closely behind to take second place in 2:06:14, while Lesotho’s Kamohelo Mofolo rounded out the podium in third with a time of 2:06:26.

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In the women’s elite race, Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya outpaced the field to capture the crown, crossing the finish line in 2:04—wait, clocking an official winning time of 2:24:36, as confirmed by LetsRun. The battle for the remaining podium spots provided a thrilling showcase for American distance running. Jessica McClain of the United States delivered a stellar performance to finish second overall in 2:24:42, earning the distinction of being the first American woman to cross the line. Fellow Kenyan star Hellen Obiri, a three-time champion of the event, secured third place with a time of 2:24:43.

Wheelchair Division Highlights

The champion fields also saw dominant displays in the wheelchair divisions. Switzerland’s Catherine Debrunner powered to victory in the women’s race with a time of 1:40:02, holding off American competitors Tatyana McFadden and Susannah Scaroni, who finished second and third respectively. In the men’s wheelchair division, Switzerland’s Marcel Hug broke the tape in 1:28:14, narrowly edging out America’s Daniel Romanchuk, who finished just one second behind in 1:28:15.

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Beyond the elite podiums, runners representing various divisions and backgrounds filled the streets of Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island, backed by roaring crowds and local spectators holding signs in the chilly November air.