New York City Marathon live: Start time, latest updates and results from Eliud Kipchoge’s farewell race
Eliud Kipchoge will complete his seven-star set in New York (Getty Images)
The New York City Marathon will bid farewell to Eliud Kipchoge as the former world record holder and two-time Olympic champion competes over the distance in an elite race for what is expected to be the final time.
Kipchoge, who turns 41 next week, will be making his debut in New York to complete the seven-star set of world major marathons. At which point, the Kenyan has said he will embark on a “new journey” of “extreme” running challenges.
Kipchoge has run four of the 10 fastest marathons in history and became the first man to break the two-hour barrier, unofficially, in 2019. Kipchoge set his last world record in Berlin in 2022, which was then broken by the late Kelvin Kiptum.
In New York, Kipchoge will compete against fellow veteran Kenenisa Bekele, the third-fastest man in history, as well as defending champion Abdi Nageeye, Olympic bronze medallist Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso.
Olympic champion Sifan Hassan headlines the women’s race but will face competition from the last three winners of the race, the Kenyan trio of Sheila Chepkiru, Hellen Obiri, Sharon Lokedi, and Ethiopia’s Gotytom Gebreslase.
Follow live updates and latest times and results from the New York City Marathon, below
New York Marathon live: Latest times and updates
Elite women’s wheelchair race underway
Defending champion Susannah Scaroni leads the way in the women’s wheelchair race, opening up an early margin over the five-time five-time winner Tatyana McFadden and the course record holder Catherin Debrunner. Scaroni has won in Chicago, Boston and Sydney this year, while finishing second in Tokyo and London,
(REUTERS)
Jamie Braidwood2 November 2025 13:25
Marcel Hug favourite in men’s wheelchair race
Marcel Hug, aka ‘Silver Bullet’ is the favourite for the men’s wheelchair race, with the Swiss on a five-race win streak at major marathons. Hug has triumphed at Boston, London and Chicago this year – with the defending champion Daniel Romanchuk not lining up.
The American suffered a shoulder injury following a collision with a spectator at this year’s Sydney marathon, which also ruled him out of last month’s Chicago marathon.
Marcel Hug won the London Marathon this year (John Walton/PA Wire)
Jamie Braidwood2 November 2025 13:14
New York City Marathon: Schedule and start times
8:00 AM (1:00 PM) – Men’s Wheelchair Start
8:02 AM (1:02 PM) – Women’s Wheelchair Start
8:22 AM (1:22 PM) – Marathon Pushrim and Handcycle Start
8:35 AM (1:35 PM) – Elite Women Start
9:05 AM (2:05 PM) – Elite Men Start
9:10 AM (2:10 PM) – Wave 1 Start
9:45 AM (2:45 PM) – Wave 2 Start
10:20 AM (3:20 PM) – Wave 3 Start
10:45 AM (3:45 PM) – Wave 4 Start
11:30 AM (4:30 PM) – Wave 5 Start
Jamie Braidwood2 November 2025 13:10
New York City Marathon
Conditions in New York are optimal for marathon running, with comfortable temperatures and clear sunny skies.
(REUTERS)
Jamie Braidwood2 November 2025 13:00
‘She is a beast’: Sifan Hassan on New York City Marathon competition
Olympic champion Sifan Hassan headlines the women’s race but will face competition from the last three winners of the race, the Kenyan trio of Sheila Chepkiru, Hellen Obiri, Sharon Lokedi, and Ethiopia’s Gotytom Gebreslase.
“Ladies, I’m scared of you,” Hassan said when asked about the competition ahead of the racee. “[Sharon] Lokedi and [Hellen] Obiri, they already did this course and are very strong women. They are very tough. Especially Obiri. She’s a beast.”
(Getty Images)
Jamie Braidwood2 November 2025 12:40
New York City Marathon: What are the course records?
Men: 2:04:58 (Tamirat Tola, ETH, 2023)
Women: 2:22:31 (Margaret Okayo, KEN, 2003)
Men’s Wheelchair: 1:25:26 (Marcel Hug, SUI, 2022)
Women’s Wheechair: 1:39:32 (Catherine Debrunner, SUI, 2023)
Jamie Braidwood2 November 2025 12:25
What is the New York City Marathon route?
The New York City Marathon starts on Staten Island before weaving through Brooklyn and Queens – crossing the Queensboro Bridge to reach the Bronx before ending in Manhattan.
The New York City Marathon used to be a four-lap loop of Central Park when it was first ran in the 1970 – before it was expanded to all five boroughs in 1976.
Jamie Braidwood2 November 2025 12:10
How many people will take part in New York City Marathon?
As well as Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan, there are expected to be over 50,000 people taking part in the 54th edition of the New York City Marathon.
This year’s London Marathon, run in April, featured 56,640 runners who crossed the finish line – which broke the record for the largest number of finishers.
New York previously held the record when 55,646 completed the race in 2024.
Jamie Braidwood2 November 2025 11:55
What is a Six Star Medal?
Eliud Kipchoge is set to secure the prestigious Six Star Medal if he can finish the New York City Marathon 2025 on Sunday.
Widely recognised as the greatest marathon runner of all time, the Kenyan will complete the series of Abbott World Marathon Majors in ‘The Big Apple’, adding to 11 Major wins, two Olympic golds, a sub-two hour marathon and multiple world records.
There are currently seven Abbott World Marathon Majors, after Sydney Marathon joined the original six iconic races: Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City.
Jamie Braidwood2 November 2025 11:40
Eliud Kipchoge on his New York marathon debut and ‘new journey’
Eliud Kipchoge told Olympics.com that his debut in New York is going to be final elite marathon race before embarking on a “new journey”.
“November, and it’s New York…It’s a place that has been on my mind for a long time.
“It’s time for me to go there and get a Seven Star before embarking on my new journey of running for other things—running for a purpose.
“I will run in Antarctica! I now want to do that extreme thing that can make someone work hard. A lot is in store which I will roll out after New York…it will be an interesting journey…to do other things.
“I will run even 50 kilometres in Saudi Arabia. I want to do that extreme thing that can make somebody work hard and also get partners to rally for a cause.”
Jamie Braidwood2 November 2025 11:25
