Conner Mantz and Jess McClain lead fields for New York City Marathon

The New York City Marathon will take place on Nov. 1, 2026, featuring American record holder Conner Mantz and top U.S. female marathoner Jess McClain. Mantz, who holds the American record of 2:04:43 set in 2025, aims for a successful return after dealing with injuries. McClain, coming off a strong Boston Marathon performance, seeks to improve on her previous Olympic Trials performance. Notable international competitors include Olympic gold medalist Sifan Hassan and defending champions Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto. The marathon is a key stepping stone for athletes looking forward to the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials in St. Louis.

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