New York City Marathon: Quick Facts

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A woman running the NYC marathon for charity dies 2 miles from the finish • Nov. 3, 2026, 4:10 PM ET (AP)

Sheila Chepkirui wins matchup of past champions in NYC Marathon, Andreas Almgren makes winning debut • Nov. 1, 2026, 2:40 PM ET (AP)

Andreas Almgren wins the New York City Marathon in his debut at the distance • Nov. 1, 2026, 1:14 PM ET (AP)

From 2,000 runners to 60,000: The 5-borough New York City Marathon at 50 • Oct. 30, 2026, 11:09 AM ET (AP)

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Paula Radcliffe

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