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Obiri breaks 22-year-old course record, captures her second women’s open division title
Kipruto outkicks Alexander Mutiso in historically close men’s open division finish
Hug extends his record number of men’s wheelchair division wins to seven
Scaroni successfully defends her women’s wheelchair division title
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New York, Nov. 2, 2025 – Produced by nonprofit New York Road Runners (NYRR), today’s2025 TCS New York City Marathon—the best day of the year, in the best city in the world—saw record-breaking performances as more than 55,000 athletes from nearly 150 countries traversed the five boroughs and crossed the iconic finish line in Central Park. Kenya’s Hellen Obiri, the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon champion, won her second women’s open division title while breaking the 22-year course record; compatriot Benson Kipruto won the men’s open division title by less than one second in the closest men’s race in the race’s history; American Susannah Scaroni captured her second consecutive women’s wheelchair division victory; and Switzerland’s Marcel Hug continued to assert his dominance with a seventh TCS New York City Marathon title.
Obiri, a three-time Olympic medalist and the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon champion, surged past 2022 champion Sharon Lokedi in the last mile of the race to break the tape in a new event record of 2:19:51. The top three finishers all ran under the old course record, 2:22:31, which had stood since 2003. For the first time since 2018, the women’s open division race featured the three most recent TCS New York City Marathon champions, with Obiri, Lokedi, and Sheila Chepkirui, who won last year’s marathon. Lokedi was second in 2:20:07 and Chepkirui rounded out the 2025 podium in 2:20:24.
“I feel so great…[I] actually didn’t know it was a course record until the finish line and they [said] that,” said Obiri. “I’m so happy to break the course record…My mind was there … for [a] win or to be a podium.”
In one of the strongest showings in race history, four American women placed in the top ten, with Fiona O’Keeffe, the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials champion, claiming the top spot in fourth. O’Keeffe ran 2:22:49, the fastest time ever by an American woman in New York. She was followed closely by Annie Frisbie (2:24:12), American record holder Emily Sisson (2:25:05), and Amanda Vestri (2:25:40), who made her marathon debut.
In his TCS New York City Marathon debut, Kipruto, the bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympic Marathon, outkicked compatriot Alexander Mutiso, edging him right at the line, 2:08:09 to 2:08:09.03. It marked the smallest margin of victory in race history with the athletes being separated by three tenths of a second. Former TCS New York City Marathon champion Albert Korir finished third in 2:08:57.
“I’m so happy to have my fourth win of a Major Marathon,” said Kipruto. “I think there’s no secret in winning and finishing on the podium. Just believe in yourself and have patience and believe in training.”
Joel Reichow, the 2025 Grandma’s Marathon champion, was the top American today, finishing sixth in 2:09:56. He led three Americans in the top ten, including Charles Hicks (2:09:49) and Joe Klecker (2:10:37), who both made their marathon debuts.
Eliud Kipchoge, widely considered the greatest marathoner of all time, earned the coveted Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star medal as he made his long-awaited TCS New York City Marathon debut, placing 17th in 2:14:36.
In the professional wheelchair division, Susannah Scaroni, the defending 2023 and 2024 TCS New York City Marathon champion, led a podium that included Tatyana McFadden and Catherine Debrunner, the event record holder. Scaroni ran 1:42:10, with McFadden and Debrunner running 1:47:54 and 1:47:56 respectively.
Scaroni is known for her victories in New York, having also won six Mastercard New York Mini 10K and three United Airlines NYC Half titles.
“We had an incredible field today and the biggest field we’ve ever had [with] everyone you’d want there,” said Scaroni. “For me, it means a lot racing against the strongest women in the world and pushing myself.”
On the men’s side, Marcel Hug extended his record-breaking number of wins to seven, running 1:30:16, ahead of David Weir (1:34:09) and Tomoki Suzuki (1:36:28). Hug is now officially a New York Road Runners Streaker, meaning he has completed at least 15 New York City Marathons.
“It feels surreal to win so many times here in New York,” said Hug. “It’s really meaningful to me … On this course, on this challenging course, on this really unique marathon, it means a lot to win a seventh time.”
Notable and Inspiring Runners
Among the more than 55,000 finishers were notable and inspiring runners including:
- Jordan Litz (3:40:53): “Wicked” on Broadway star and actor; ran in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
- Ali Truwit (4:14:34): Just ten days after her college graduation, lifelong swimmer Ali Truwit lost her leg in a shark attack. One year later, she won two medals swimming for Team USA at the 2024 Paralympics. She ran the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon as part of Team Inspire and in support of her charity Stronger Than You Think.
- Phil Keoghan (4:16:14): The host of “The Amazing Race” ran his first marathon in alongside and in support of his friend and former “The Amazing Race” contestant Terence Gerchberg’s charity Back on My Feet.
- Sheck Mulbah (4:41:58): After being laid off in 2022, Sheck struggled with his mental and physical health as his weight climbed to 300 pounds. His mother bought him a pair of running shoes and he never looked back. He ran his first marathon as part of Team Inspire to send a message to Black and brown runners and kids in bigger bodies that running also belongs to them.
- Anthony Ramos (4:44:31): An original cast member of “Hamilton” on Broadway, he ran his first marathon alongside a group that included his high school guidance counselor, brother, and run coach and U.S. Olympic marathoner Des Linden.
- Oliver Phelps (5:06:50): Best known for playing George Weasley in the Harry Potter film adaptations and as the host of “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking,” he ran his first marathon in support of The Matt Hampson Foundation ahead of the season two premiere of his show.
- Natalie Hall (5:26:29): Living with incurable Stage 4 breast cancer, Natalie has become a leading advocate for the power of exercise in cancer treatment. She is currently on chemotherapy and often runs to her sessions. She ran as part of Team Inspire.
Taking place Sunday, Nov. 2, the TCS New York City Marathon is one of the most inclusive and accessible sporting events in the world, with more than 55,000 athletes running the same course on the same day—from the first to the final finisher—and two million spectators lining the streets of New York City. The event is one of 60 annual adult and youth races produced by New York Road Runners, the nonprofit that “runs” New York City.
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About New York Road Runners (NYRR)
A New York City-based nonprofit, New York Road Runners’ vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running – serving nearly a half a million people annually through its races, free community events, youth running initiatives, and school-based programs across the five boroughs. During its nearly 70 years, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization, producing more than 60 adult and youth races each year, including the TCS New York City Marathon. Held the first Sunday each November, the TCS New York City Marathon features more than 50,000 runners—from the world’s best professional athletes to a vast range of runners across experience levels, ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.