The facts

  1. Andreas Almgren won the men’s race in 2:06:01, according to World Athletics results and AP. [1][2]

  2. Hellen Obiri Chepkirui won the women’s race in 2:24:36, her second New York City Marathon victory, according to AP and World Athletics. [1][2]

  3. Jessica McClain finished third; AP reported she was the first U.S. woman on the podium since 2018. [1]

  4. The 2026 race was the 50th full five-borough edition, with about 60,000 starters, AP reported. [1]

Sources

References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 1 Nov 2026, 20:23 UTC.

  1. Andreas Almgren and Hellen Obiri Chepkirui win New York City Marathon

    The Associated Press · Reporting · 1 Nov 2026

    Opened AP race report: winners, women’s podium, 50th full five-borough edition and about 60,000 starters.

  2. Almgren and Chepkirui win New York City Marathon

    World Athletics · Primary source · 1 Nov 2026

    Official World Athletics results page was opened earlier in this newsroom run; it confirms the winning times and finishers.

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