New York City Marathon 2025 Sets Record with 59,226 Finishers!
The TCS New York City Marathon 2025, held on Sunday, November 2, has officially entered the record books as the largest marathon ever run! Organized by New York Road Runners (NYRR), the event saw an incredible 59,226 finishers, successfully breaking its own previous world record and significantly surpassing the 56,640 finishers of the 2025 London Marathon. Out of 59,662 starters, a remarkable 99.27% of runners successfully crossed the finish line.
This race once again demonstrated its status as one of the world’s most inclusive sporting events, attracting a record number of participants across all demographics to tackle the 26.2 miles through New York’s iconic five boroughs.
Finisher Statistics by Gender
| Category | Number of Finishers | Completion Percentage | Average Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 31,929 | 53.91% | 4:18:56 |
| Women | 27,163 | 45.86% | 4:48:10 |
| Nonbinary | 138 | 0.23% | 4:43:07 |
| OVERALL | 59,230 | 100% | 4:32:25 |
Runner Age Profile: The 25–29 Group Leads the Way
Data analysis reveals that the marathon primarily attracts runners in their prime working years. The largest group of finishers was the 25–29 age bracket, closely followed by 30–34. The youngest male finisher was Raghav Sharma (M18, USA) with a time of 3:35:32, and the oldest was **Koichi Kitabatake** (M91, JPN), who finished in 7:25:13. Among New Yorkers, Manhattan residents formed the largest contingent of finishers (11,052).
Number of Finishers by Age Group (Top 5 Estimate)
| Age Group | Estimated Number of Finishers | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 25–29 | ~6,200 | The most numerous category overall. |
| 30–34 | ~5,200 | Second highest in attendance. |
| 35–39 | ~4,500 | High participation of experienced runners. |
| 40–44 | ~4,200 | A strong representation of Masters runners. |
| 20–24 | ~3,000 | High attendance among young adults. |
Discover more information about the 2025 New York City Marathon:
- New York City Marathon 2025 Course Elevation Profile: View a detailed analysis of the climbs and descents over the 26.2-mile course, crucial for race strategy.
- New York City Marathon 2025 Course Guide: A complete description of the route passing through the 5 boroughs: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan.
