New York City Marathon 2026: 374 New Six Star Finishers
Following the TCS New York City Marathon 2026, 374 runners joined the ranks of the Six Star Finishers. For them, New York was the sixth and final race of the Abbott World Marathon Majors series, and finishing in Central Park earned them the Six Star Medal.
What Is the Six Star Medal?
The medal goes to runners who have completed the marathons in Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York. The order of the races does not matter, and an official finish time from each race is enough to count a star.
Who Are the New Six Star Finishers?
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| New Six Star Finishers | 374 |
| Men | 245 |
| Women | 129 |
| Runners from the USA | 91 |
| Runners from Great Britain | 50 |
| Runners from China | 36 |
| Birthdays on race day | 2 runners |
James Nipperess and His New York Result
The favorite for first place in this group was 37-year-old Australian James Nipperess. He ran his five previous Majors in under 2:20, with a best time of 2:14:59. He could not match those times in New York, finishing in 2:28:22, more than eight minutes slower than his slowest earlier race.
That time was still enough to complete the series and collect the Six Star Medal. Even on an off day, Nipperess ran faster than the vast majority of the field.
Source: Abbott World Marathon Majors
