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Sheila Chepkirui Wins New York City Marathon as Jess McClain Takes Second
Sheila Chepkirui won the women’s New York City Marathon in 2:24:36.
The Kenyan runner, who also won the race in 2024, made her decisive move on Fifth Avenue before the finish in Central Park.
American Jess McClain overtook defending champion Hellen Obiri in the closing steps to take second in 2:24:42, just one second ahead of Obiri.
Obiri, who holds the course record, finished third in 2:24:43.
McClain became the first American woman on the podium since 2018, when Shalane Flanagan finished third.
Chepkirui earned $100,000, while McClain received $85,000, including a prize for being the top American.
Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women’s New York City Marathon in 2:24:36.
American Jess McClain finished second in 2:24:42, with defending champion Hellen Obiri third in 2:24:43.
Chepkirui pulled away from Obiri in the closing stretch, while McClain passed Obiri near the finish.
It was Chepkirui’s second New York title, after her 2024 win.
Sweden’s Andreas Almgren won the men’s race in his marathon debut, finishing in 2:06:01.
- Who
- Sheila Chepkirui won the women’s race. Jess McClain finished second and Hellen Obiri third.
- What
- Chepkirui won the New York City Marathon women’s title in 2:24:36.
- When
- Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Where
- New York City, on the marathon course through the city’s five boroughs.
- Why
- Not stated
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Chepkirui won the New York City Marathon in 2:24:35.
Chepkirui finished third, while Obiri won and set a course record.
Chepkirui won the women’s race, McClain finished second and Obiri third.
- Women’s winner
- Sheila Chepkirui, Kenya
- Winning time
- 2:24:36
- Second place
- Jess McClain, 2:24:42
- Third place
- Hellen Obiri, 2:24:43
- Men’s winner
- Andreas Almgren, Sweden, 2:06:01
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What people are saying
The last mile was really tricky and I had to be patient because I knew Hellen was really strong
You can’t ask for a better debut
I’m about to start crying