Chepkirui Wins Women’s Marathon Title
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Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya held off two challengers in a sprint to the finish to win the women’s race, finishing in 2 hours 24 minutes 36 seconds. The victory marks her second title, having previously won in 2024. She fended off a challenge from last year’s winner, Hellen Obiri, also of Kenya, and Jessica McClain of the United States. About 60,000 runners and even more spectators took to the streets for a five‑borough street party. The course is a 26.2‑mile route that crosses five bridges and runs along broad avenues and neighborhood streets, pulsing with cheering fans, musical acts and cowbells. The marathon is the 50th anniversary of the decision to move the race to each of the city’s five boroughs, a signature feature and model for big‑city marathons.
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- On October 24 2026 Almgren wins men’s marathon in two hours six minutes.
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