New York City Marathon 2026 – Record-Breaking 61,146 Finishers
The 2026 New York City Marathon made history as the first edition of the race in which more than 60,000 participants crossed the finish line. According to data from the organizer, New York Road Runners (NYRR), exactly 61,146 people completed the race. This marked another attendance record and the third consecutive edition in which the New York City Marathon set a new record for the number of finishers.
Andreas Almgren won this year’s race, making his marathon debut and recording a time of 2:06:01. Read more about his performance in our article New York City Marathon 2026 – Andreas Almgren Wins on His Marathon Debut. Sheila Chepkirui claimed the women’s title in 2:24:36. Her victory is covered in our article New York City Marathon 2026 – Sheila Chepkirui Wins the Women’s Elite Race.
Key Figures – 2026
61,529 – number of starters
61,146 – number of finishers
15,745 – international finishers
153 – countries represented
99.38% – percentage of starters who reached the finish line
Finisher Breakdown by Category
Among the 61,146 people who completed the marathon in 2026, there were 32,047 men, 28,942 women, and 157 non-binary participants. Men accounted for 52.42% of all finishers, women for 47.32%, and the non-binary category for 0.26%.
Men – 32,047 (52.42%)
Women – 28,942 (47.32%)
Non-Binary – 157 (0.26%)
Average Marathon Finish Time
The average finish time across all participants was 4:37:31. The average was 4:23:31 for men, 4:53:00 for women, and 4:34:29 for the non-binary category.
Overall: 4:37:31
Men: 4:23:31
Women: 4:53:00
Non-Binary: 4:34:29
Bar lengths illustrate the comparison between average finish times. A shorter time indicates a faster marathon performance.
Finishers by Place of Residence
The New York City Marathon attracts both local residents and runners from other parts of the United States and around the world. The data in the supplied graphic show the breakdown of participants across New York City’s five boroughs and those living outside the city.
Manhattan 12,332
Brooklyn 5,732
Queens 3,273
Bronx 703
Staten Island 392
Outside New York City 38,719
Among residents of the five boroughs, Manhattan had the highest number of finishers. The combined total shown in the graphic for New York City residents is 22,432. Borough-level figures come from a separate dataset and do not add up exactly to the official 2026 finisher total.
Age Group Breakdown
The chart shows the number of finishers in each age group, broken down by men and women. Runners aged 25–29 and 30–34 make up the largest groups. The number of participants gradually decreases across the older age categories.
Number of Finishers by Age Group
Women
20–24
25–29
30–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65–69
70–74
75–99
Bar heights reflect the approximate proportions shown in the supplied graphic. Since the original chart does not include exact numerical labels, the values are not presented as official figures.
New York City Marathon – Number of Finishers, 2014–2026
The table below presents historical finisher data, broken down by men, women, and the non-binary category where source data are available. The year-over-year percentage change shows how the total number of finishers changed compared with the previous edition.
| Year | Finishers | Men | Women | Non-Binary | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 50,530 | 30,108 | 20,422 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 49,595 | 28,899 | 20,696 | 0 | −1.85% |
| 2016 | 51,394 | 29,930 | 21,464 | 0 | +3.63% |
| 2017 | 50,773 | 29,682 | 21,091 | 0 | −1.21% |
| 2018 | 52,811 | 30,657 | 22,154 | 0 | +4.01% |
| 2019 | 53,640 | 30,893 | 22,747 | 0 | +1.57% |
| 2020 | The race was not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | ||||
| 2021 | 25,018 | 13,633 | 11,369 | 16 | −53.36%* |
| 2022 | 47,839 | 26,608 | 21,186 | 45 | +91.22% |
| 2023 | 51,453 | 28,519 | 22,842 | 92 | +7.55% |
| 2024 | 55,646 | 30,795 | 24,731 | 120 | +8.15% |
| 2025 | 59,226 | — | — | — | +6.43% |
| 2026 | 61,146 | 32,047 | 28,942 | 157 | +3.24% |
Between 2014 and 2026, the number of finishers increased from 50,530 to 61,146, a gain of 10,616 people, or approximately 21.01%. In 2026 alone, the number of finishers increased by 1,920 compared with the previous edition.
*The percentage change for 2021 was calculated against the last edition held before the break, in 2019. For all other years, the percentage represents the change compared with the previous edition. Percentages are rounded to two decimal places. Data for 2014–2024 come from the supplied graphic; finisher totals for 2025 and 2026 come from historical records and NYRR. The 2025 gender breakdown is not included because it was not available in the supplied dataset.
A Record-Breaking Edition
The 2026 New York City Marathon became the first marathon in the world to surpass 60,000 finishers. With 61,146 people completing the race, the event set a new attendance record and further strengthened its position as one of the largest marathon events in the world.
Source: New York Road Runners (NYRR), official 2026 New York City Marathon statistics, and historical data from the World Marathoner graphic.
