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New York City Marathon 2026: How to Watch Live Online
The New York City Marathon runs Sunday, Nov. 1, marking its 50th anniversary. Over 60,000 runners are expected to cover all five boroughs.
- $100,000 goes to each open-division winner.
- $50,000 bonus awaits anyone who breaks the course record.
- 2:04:58 is the men's record, set by Tamirat Tola in 2023.
- 2:19:51 is the women's record, set by Hellen Obiri last year.
Why it matters: Kipruto and Obiri return to defend their titles on a hilly, bridge-heavy course. Times here typically run slower than in London.
- Results now count toward world rankings for LA28 Olympic selection.
- Britons Patrick Dever and Jack Rowe are chasing the Olympic standard.
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What’s next: Professional wheelchair races start first, then the women's and men's open fields.
- ESPN2 airs the race nationally; WABC-TV Channel 7 covers New York.
- ABC airs a finish line show later in the day.
- Can anyone break a course record on a course known for slower times?
- Will Rowe or Dever hit the Olympic standard, keeping a Team GB path open?
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