Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan Will Run in New York City Marathon 2025
New York Road Runners (NYRR) have officially announced the participation of Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan in the TCS New York City Marathon 2025, which will take place on November 2. Both, fresh off their start at the Sydney Marathon, are currently preparing for their debuts on the New York City Marathon course.
Kipchoge Aims to Complete His Seventh Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon
Kipchoge, a 40-year-old Kenyan runner, is an 11-time Abbott World Marathon Majors winner with victories including Berlin, Tokyo, London, and Chicago. Completing the New York marathon will earn him the Six Star Medal, awarded to athletes who finish all six original major marathons (excluding Sydney): Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York.
📸 World Marathon Majors
In an official statement to NYRR, Eliud Kipchoge said:
Running the TCS New York City Marathon has been a long-standing goal of mine. I’m honored to join the tens of thousands of runners who will run through the five boroughs in November. I look forward to the energy of this city, the passionate running community, and the challenges of the iconic course.
Sifan Hassan from the Netherlands Will Race in NYC for the First Time
She recently won the Sydney Marathon, setting a course record, and in 2024 she won Olympic medals in the 5,000 m, 10,000 m, and marathon – the first woman in decades to achieve that feat.
📸 Sydney Marathon/World Marathon Majors
Sifan Hassan also shared her thoughts:
NYC Marathon is a legendary event, and I am excited to take part in another Abbott World Marathon Majors race. I love challenges and am ready to compete against the world’s best runners.
Strong Competition and a Record Number of Olympians
The start list includes over 50 Olympians, including medalists of major championships. Alongside Kipchoge and Hassan will be defending champion Abdi Nageeye, former champions Evan Chebet and Albert Korir, as well as multiple Olympic and world championship medalists.
NYC Marathon 2025 – A Great Celebration for Runners and Fans
In November, over 55,000 athletes will run through the streets of New York, making it one of the largest running events in the world, with approximately 2 million spectators lining the course.
Summary
The debuts of Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan on the TCS New York City Marathon 2025 course will undoubtedly be historic moments in road racing. Kipchoge aims to complete his seventh marathon in the World Marathon Majors series, while Hassan continues her impressive medal career. This will be one of the most important races of the 2025 season.
📸 Sydney Marathon/World Marathon Majors
