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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 2: An aerial view of runners crossing 89th Street at First Avenue during the 2025 New York City Marathon on November 2, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Seibert/Back Left Media/New York Road Runners via Getty Images
NEW YORK – In what turned out to be a dramatic and historic day at the New York City Marathon, Kenyan racers showed why the country is such a running powerhouse. Kenya’s Hellen Obiri shattered the women’s course record while compatriot Benson Kipruto edged his rival by just seconds to win the men’s race.
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Hellen Obiri crossed the line at 2:19:51, besting the previous women’s course record of 2:22:31, which had stood since 2003. She held off fellow Kenyan runners and pulled away in the final mile.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 02: Hellen Obiri, 1st place winner of the women’s professional race, reacts at the finish line during the 2025 New York City Marathon on November 02, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/New York Road Runners vi
On the men’s side, Benson Kipruto and fellow Kenyan Alexander Mutiso battled down the final straight, with Kipruto finishing in 2:08:09 to Mutiso’s slightly slower time. The margin between them came down to mere fractions of a second.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 02: Benson Kipruto, 1st place winner of the men’s professional race, poses at the finish line during the 2025 New York City Marathon on November 02, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/New York Road Runners via
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The performances underline how competitive and fast the NYC Marathon has become, particularly for Kenyan runners. Obiri’s record not only raises the bar for women’s marathon performance in New York, but it also highlights the increasing depth in the elite field. Meanwhile, the thrilling men’s finish adds another layer of excitement to one of the world’s most prestigious endurance events.
Men’s Elite Race Benson Kipruto (KEN) — 2:08:09Alexander Mutiso (KEN) — 2:08:09 (+00.03)Albert Korir (KEN) — 2:08:57Patrick Dever (GBR) — 2:08:58Matthias Kyburz (SUI) — 2:09:55Joel Reichow (USA) — 2:09:56Charles Hicks (USA) — 2:09:59Sondre Moen (NOR) — 2:10:15Tsegay Weldlibanos (ERI) — 2:10:36Joe Klecker (USA) — 2:10:37 Women’s Elite Race Hellen Obiri (KEN) — 2:19:51 CRSharon Lokedi (KEN) — 2:20:07Sheila Chepkirui (KEN) — 2:20:24Fiona O’Keeffe (USA) — 2:22:49Annie Frisbie (USA) — 2:24:12Sifan Hassan (NED) — 2:24:43Jessica Warner-Judd (GBR) — 2:24:45Emily Sisson (USA) — 2:25:05Amanda Vestri (USA) — 2:25:40Fionnuala McCormack (IRL) — 2:27:00
The Source: This report is based on official 2025 TCS New York City Marathon results and statements from race organizers, as well as references to ESPN, NBC Sports and AP News.