Almgren and Chepchirchir Win New York Marathon at Its 50th Edition

Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the men's race and Kenya's Sheila Chepchirchir won the women's race at the New York Marathon, held on November 1, 2026. The edition marks 50 years since the race was first run, with about 60,000 runners taking part.

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• Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race in his first marathon appearance.

  «Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race of the New York City Marathon in his debut in the event»

  Yahoo Sports • Connecticut Public
• Sheila Chepchirchir of Kenya won the women's race for the second time, in 2:24:36, edging out Helen Obiri in the final kilometer.

  «wins her second New York City Marathon title in 2:24:36 after outkicking compatriot Hellen Obiri in a thrilling final mile»

  Yahoo Sports
• About 60,000 participants took part in the race, according to international coverage.

  «New York marathon: Sweden's Almgren and Kenya's Chepkirui win as 60,000 take part»

  Connecticut Public
• The four winners from the 2025 elite categories returned to defend their titles.

  «all four of the 2025 pro winners back to defend their titles»

  USA TODAY

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