Andreas Almgren and Sheila Chepkirui win New York City Marathon

Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui wins second women’s title USA’s Jessica Jessica McClain finishes in second Sweden’s Andreas Almgren wins men’s race on debut Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women’s race of the New York City Marathon on Sunday for the second time, while Sweden’s Andreas Almgren claimed the men’s title in his first ever race over the distance. Almgren was making his debut at 26.2 miles after a successful career running half marathons and the 10,000m. He pulled away from Yemaneberhan Crippa of Italy in the final mile to take the victory in two hours, six minutes and one second. Crippa finished 13 seconds behind. Kamohelo Mofolo of Lesotho was third, edging out defending champion Benson Kipruto. Continue reading...

The Swede lived up to his billing in a highly-anticipated bow over the distance, while Sheila Chepkirui secured another success in the women’s race

The New York City Marathon marked the last World Marathon Major of 2026.

Sheila Chepkirui pulled away from last year's winner Hellen Obiri in the final two miles.