# 2026 New York City Marathon > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-new-york-city-marathon > Updated: 2026-10-31T10:18:53.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon marks the 50th anniversary of the five boroughs course. The event features a prize pool exceeding $500,000, with the top two finishers in both the men’s and women’s races each receiving $100,000. In the women’s division, defending champion Hellen Obiri seeks a third title. Her competition includes runners such as Sheila Chepkirui, Gotytom Gebreslase, Edna Kiplagat, and Giovanna Epis. Olympic champion Sifan Hassan and Fiona O’Keeffe have withdrawn from the race due to illness. In the men’s division, Benson Kipruto aims to defend his title. He faces a field that includes Deresa Geleta, Abdi Nageeye, and Yeman Crippa, who will be competing in his first New York City Marathon. The 55th annual race is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026. Approximately 60,000 runners from 160 countries are expected to participate. The race will begin on Staten Island at 8:00 a.m. EST with professional divisions, followed by amateur waves. Notable competitors also include Swiss athlete Marcel Hug. Due to the scale of the event, city officials have warned of significant traffic disruptions, including major closures on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and various roads across all five boroughs. Pre-race activities include the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line, a 5k warm-up in Manhattan, and community initiatives at the New Balance Run House. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-31: New York City Marathon 2026 to feature 60,000 runners The 55th TCS New York City Marathon takes place November 1, 2026, featuring 60,000 runners across five boroughs to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its expanded route. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-city-marathon-2026-features-major-prize-pool-and-elite-athletes ### 2026-10-29: New York City Marathon 2026 features Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto as favorites Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto lead the field for the 50th anniversary of the New York City Marathon, with Obiri seeking a third consecutive victory. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-city-marathon-2026-features-hellen-obiri-and-benson-kipruto-as-favorites --- Cite as: 2026 New York City Marathon. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-new-york-city-marathon