North America / United States / New York City
TCS New York City Marathon 2026
At the starting line
A race worth the journey.
The TCS New York City Marathon starts on Staten Island and crosses all five boroughs before finishing in Central Park. Its bridges, neighborhood crowds and large field make it a distinctive citywide road race.
Know the course
Race route
Explore the course and the climbs before you get to the starting line.
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Event history
First held in 1970
The inaugural race in 1970 consisted of Central Park loops. The five-borough course was introduced in 1976, establishing the citywide format used by the modern event.
Previous winners
The last ten completed editions where results can be verified. Overall men's and women's winners for this distance.
| Edition | Men | Time | Women | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Benson Kipruto | 2:08:09 | Hellen Obiri | 2:19:51 | Results ↗ |
| 2024 | Abdi Nageeye | 2:07:39 | Sheila Chepkirui | 2:24:35 | Results ↗ |
| 2023 | Tamirat Tola | 2:04:58 | Hellen Obiri | 2:27:23 | Results ↗ |
| 2022 | Evans Chebet | 2:08:41 | Sharon Lokedi | 2:23:23 | Results ↗ |
| 2021 | Albert Korir | 2:08:22 | Peres Jepchirchir | 2:22:39 | Results ↗ |
| 2019 | Geoffrey Kamworor | 2:08:13 | Joyciline Jepkosgei | 2:22:38 | Results ↗ |
| 2018 | Lelisa Desisa | 2:05:59 | Mary Keitany | 2:22:48 | Results ↗ |
| 2017 | Geoffrey Kamworor | 2:10:53 | Shalane Flanagan | 2:26:53 | Results ↗ |
| 2016 | Ghirmay Ghebreslassie | 2:07:51 | Mary Keitany | 2:24:26 | Results ↗ |
| 2015 | Stanley Biwott | 2:10:34 | Mary Keitany | 2:24:25 | Results ↗ |
Ten completed editions through 2025; the cancelled 2020 edition is excluded. Open running division only. Official NYRR media-guide champions table supplies 2015–2024; AP’s race report supplies 2025.
Runner perspectives
Selected summaries of public runner reviews. These describe the editions and distances noted, and experiences may change.
LeFriec loved the five-borough crowds and smooth start transport in 2019. Her cautions include the long wait before racing, hard surfaces, late hills and a lengthy walk out of the finish area.
Heather LeFriec · Read review ↗2019Marathon
Cassie’s 2018 account recommends allowing for a long start procedure, setting realistic expectations and enjoying the atmosphere of the citywide race.
Cassie G · Read review ↗2018Marathon
Typical race weather
November in New York City
- Average daytime high
- 11.9°C
- Average overnight low
- 6.6°C
- Average monthly precipitation
- 101 mm
November is cool by day and colder overnight. A layer for the start and a warm change of clothes after finishing can make the cooler parts of the day more comfortable. Average daily highs are 11.9°C and overnight lows 6.6°C. Average precipitation totals about 101 mm over the whole month. Rain preparation is sensible, but the total does not give the chance or timing of rain during the race. National Weather Service Central Park records show that November snow has occurred, although many recent Novembers had none or only a trace; this is station history rather than a race-day prediction. These are historical regional averages, not a forecast or race-hour temperatures; the coast, hills and start line may differ.
Climate source ↗ · NASA POWER / MERRA-2 grid near New York City (40.71°, -74.01°); not a weather station · November 2001–2020 (20 years) · Additional weather context ↗
Historical averages describe typical conditions, not the forecast or the temperature at the starting line.
What to wear
- Racing: consider a technical T-shirt with shorts or light tights; removable sleeves or a thin long-sleeve layer may suit a cooler forecast.
- Waiting at the start: bring a removable warm layer and, if rain is forecast, a rain shell or poncho. If the start-time forecast is cold, consider light gloves and a hat or headband that you can remove.
- After finishing: keep a dry top and an extra layer in your finish bag.
- These are editorial clothing suggestions. Check the forecast close to race day and adapt to your own comfort.
Check the forecast close to race day and adjust your clothing to the start time and your own comfort.
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Checked on 4 Oct 2026 · Event source
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