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Manuela Schär is one of the most accomplished and dominant figures in wheelchair racing as a 10-time Paralympic medalist, 11-time world championships medalist, and three-time TCS New York City Marathon champion.
Manuela Schär is one of the most accomplished and dominant figures in wheelchair racing as a 10-time Paralympic medalist, 11-time world championships medalist, and three-time TCS New York City Marathon champion.
A six-time Paralympian, Aaron Pike has represented the U.S.
Right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ababel Yeshaneh broke the mixed gender half marathon world record at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in the UAE.
Abdi Abdirahman will kick off his career finale by running the TCS New York City Marathon for the ninth and final time this November.
Abdi Nageeye is the defending champion of the TCS New York City Marathon with a time of 2:07:39, becoming the first Dutch athlete to win the Men’s open division.
Abel Kipchumba, the two-time defending United Airlines NYC Half champion, will look to achieve the first men’s open division three-peat in event history.
Agnes Ngetich returns to the streets of New York City just months after her New York Road Runners debut at the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half where she finished 13th.
At the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, Albert Korir took the tape in the men’s open division in 2:08:22, going one better and 14 seconds faster than his runner-up performance in 2019 to win his first Abbott World Marathon Majors race.
Alexi Pappas, making her TCS New York City Marathon debut, is the 10,000-meter record-holder for Greece and represented her country in the distance at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, running a personal-best 31:36.
A rising star in American distance running, 26-year-old Alex Maier burst onto the scene in 2025 winning three national titles across disciplines, including the half marathon, four mile, and 10 mile, which was an American record performance (45:15).
Aliphine Tuliamuk won the 2020 U.S.
Allie Kieffer finished in an unexpected fifth place in the women’s open division and as the second American woman behind Shalane Flanagan at the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon, lowering her personal best by more than 15 minutes to clock a 2:29:39.
Alphonce Simbu is looking to become the first New York City Marathon winner from Tanzania since Juma Ikangaa won the race in 1989.
Amanda McGrory won the 2006 New York City Marathon in her first appearance at the event.
Andrea Limon represented Mexico at the Tokyo Olympics this year and will be making her TCS New York City Marathon debut.
Andy Vernon will be making his marathon debut this November.
Annie Frisbie was the second-fastest American at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, crossing the line in 2:24:12, just behind Fiona O’Keeffe.
Arne Gabius is Germany’s national-record holder in the marathon, having clocked his personal-best of 2:08:33 at the 2015 Frankfurt Marathon.
Bashir Abdi, a Somali-born Belgian, is a two-time Olympic and one-time World Athletics Championships medalist and the European record-holder in the marathon; he will be making his TCS New York City Marathon debut.
Belay Tilahun won his New York City racing debut at the 2019 United Airlines NYC Half, taking the tape in 1:02:10 after overtaking Eritrea’s Daniel Mesfun in the home stretch.
Benard Ngeno finished as the runner-up at the Houston Half Marathon last January.
Benson Kipruto, the 2024 Tokyo Marathon champion and course record holder, and 2024 Olympic bronze medalist, is set to make his TCS New York City Marathon debut.
In 2018, Ben True became the first American man to win the United Airlines NYC Half, covering the course in 1:02:39.
At the age of 43, five-time Olympian Bernard Lagat made his highly anticipated marathon debut at the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon.
Betsy Saina was the victor in the first marathon she ever completed in April 2018.
In the span of less than two years Beverly Ramos has broken her own Puerto Rican marathon record three times.
Martinez made her NYRR podium debut in 2012 when she won the Fifth Avenue Mile on her third try.
Martin made his NYRR podium debut when he took third in the 2017 Queens 10K, crossing the line in 31:01.
Brent Lakatos won four silver medals at the Tokyo Paralympics this year, finishing as the runner-up in the 100, 400, 800 and 5000 meters, in addition to placing fourth in the marathon.
Brett Robinson, already one of Australia’s most established distance runners, made his marathon debut in April at the Virgin Money London Marathon, where he clocked an Olympic Games qualifying time and finished in 13th place.
Brigid Kosgei is the former world-record holder in the marathon, and has won an Olympic silver medal and five Abbott World Marathon Majors races; she is now set to make her TCS New York City Marathon debut.
Brogan Austin stunned the running world in December by winning the USATF Marathon Championships after reeling in leader Matt Llano during the final stretch to take the title in a career-best time of 2:12:39.
Buze Diriba is no stranger to Central Park, where she started her 2018 season by winning two major races.
Originally from Asella, Ethiopia, Buzunesh Deba has lived and trained in New York City for a decade, frequently taking the subway from her home in the Bronx to track workouts, and has sometimes run the 31-mile circumference of Manhattan in training.
Callum Hawkins has finished fourth at the last two editions of the World Championships Marathon in 2017 in London and in 2019 in Doha.
A six-time Paralympian, Aaron Pike has represented the U.S.
Right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ababel Yeshaneh broke the mixed gender half marathon world record at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in the UAE.
Abdi Abdirahman will kick off his career finale by running the TCS New York City Marathon for the ninth and final time this November.
Abdi Nageeye is the defending champion of the TCS New York City Marathon with a time of 2:07:39, becoming the first Dutch athlete to win the Men’s open division.
Abel Kipchumba, the two-time defending United Airlines NYC Half champion, will look to achieve the first men’s open division three-peat in event history.
Agnes Ngetich returns to the streets of New York City just months after her New York Road Runners debut at the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half where she finished 13th.
At the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, Albert Korir took the tape in the men’s open division in 2:08:22, going one better and 14 seconds faster than his runner-up performance in 2019 to win his first Abbott World Marathon Majors race.
Alexi Pappas, making her TCS New York City Marathon debut, is the 10,000-meter record-holder for Greece and represented her country in the distance at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, running a personal-best 31:36.
A rising star in American distance running, 26-year-old Alex Maier burst onto the scene in 2025 winning three national titles across disciplines, including the half marathon, four mile, and 10 mile, which was an American record performance (45:15).
Aliphine Tuliamuk won the 2020 U.S.
Allie Kieffer finished in an unexpected fifth place in the women’s open division and as the second American woman behind Shalane Flanagan at the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon, lowering her personal best by more than 15 minutes to clock a 2:29:39.
Alphonce Simbu is looking to become the first New York City Marathon winner from Tanzania since Juma Ikangaa won the race in 1989.
Amanda McGrory won the 2006 New York City Marathon in her first appearance at the event.
Andrea Limon represented Mexico at the Tokyo Olympics this year and will be making her TCS New York City Marathon debut.
Andy Vernon will be making his marathon debut this November.
Annie Frisbie was the second-fastest American at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, crossing the line in 2:24:12, just behind Fiona O’Keeffe.
Arne Gabius is Germany’s national-record holder in the marathon, having clocked his personal-best of 2:08:33 at the 2015 Frankfurt Marathon.
Bashir Abdi, a Somali-born Belgian, is a two-time Olympic and one-time World Athletics Championships medalist and the European record-holder in the marathon; he will be making his TCS New York City Marathon debut.
Belay Tilahun won his New York City racing debut at the 2019 United Airlines NYC Half, taking the tape in 1:02:10 after overtaking Eritrea’s Daniel Mesfun in the home stretch.
Benard Ngeno finished as the runner-up at the Houston Half Marathon last January.
Benson Kipruto, the 2024 Tokyo Marathon champion and course record holder, and 2024 Olympic bronze medalist, is set to make his TCS New York City Marathon debut.
In 2018, Ben True became the first American man to win the United Airlines NYC Half, covering the course in 1:02:39.
At the age of 43, five-time Olympian Bernard Lagat made his highly anticipated marathon debut at the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon.
Betsy Saina was the victor in the first marathon she ever completed in April 2018.
In the span of less than two years Beverly Ramos has broken her own Puerto Rican marathon record three times.
Martinez made her NYRR podium debut in 2012 when she won the Fifth Avenue Mile on her third try.
Martin made his NYRR podium debut when he took third in the 2017 Queens 10K, crossing the line in 31:01.
Brent Lakatos won four silver medals at the Tokyo Paralympics this year, finishing as the runner-up in the 100, 400, 800 and 5000 meters, in addition to placing fourth in the marathon.
Brett Robinson, already one of Australia’s most established distance runners, made his marathon debut in April at the Virgin Money London Marathon, where he clocked an Olympic Games qualifying time and finished in 13th place.
Brigid Kosgei is the former world-record holder in the marathon, and has won an Olympic silver medal and five Abbott World Marathon Majors races; she is now set to make her TCS New York City Marathon debut.
Brogan Austin stunned the running world in December by winning the USATF Marathon Championships after reeling in leader Matt Llano during the final stretch to take the title in a career-best time of 2:12:39.
Buze Diriba is no stranger to Central Park, where she started her 2018 season by winning two major races.
Originally from Asella, Ethiopia, Buzunesh Deba has lived and trained in New York City for a decade, frequently taking the subway from her home in the Bronx to track workouts, and has sometimes run the 31-mile circumference of Manhattan in training.
Callum Hawkins has finished fourth at the last two editions of the World Championships Marathon in 2017 in London and in 2019 in Doha.
Cam Levins, a two-time Olympian, will be making his TCS New York City Marathon debut after breaking the North American record in the marathon in March at the Tokyo Marathon.
Reaching the podium in both of his United Airlines NYC Half appearances, Zouhair Talbi returns hoping to improve upon his 2024 second-place finish, a personal best of 1:00:41.
Manuela Schär is one of the most accomplished and dominant figures in wheelchair racing as a 10-time Paralympic medalist, 11-time world championships medalist, and three-time TCS New York City Marathon champion.
Julia Paternain shocked the world when she finished third at the 2025 World Athletics Championships marathon, capturing Uruguay’s first-ever running medal at a global championship.
American Emma Grace Hurley returns to the Mastercard New York Mini 10K for the fourth time, looking to improve upon her eighth-place finish last year.
Coach Zach is a lifelong runner—he raced his first 5K at 5 years old and hasn’t slowed down since
Alan grew up in Brooklyn and got into running after he quit smoking. In 1996 he ran his first race
Group Training coach.
Ben Delaney grew up playing team sports and came to running later in life. He was inspired by a friend and just jumped into the deep end of the running pool
A four-time Boston qualifier, Coach Daphne has deep expertise in all areas of distance running from tempo and interval workouts to post-workout rehydration.
Dara is an RRCA-certified running coach with a lifelong passion and love for sports
Elvin began running as a way to stay in shape and quickly fell in love with the sport
Emily is a runner, dancer, and all-around movement and milkshake enthusiast.
Farah is a RRCA Level 1 certified coach who is new to NYRR Group Training, but has been helping runners cross the finish line with Team in Training in Brooklyn since 2014.
Alan grew up in Brooklyn and got into running after he quit smoking. In 1996 he ran his first race
Group Training coach.
Ben Delaney grew up playing team sports and came to running later in life. He was inspired by a friend and just jumped into the deep end of the running pool
A four-time Boston qualifier, Coach Daphne has deep expertise in all areas of distance running from tempo and interval workouts to post-workout rehydration.
Dara is an RRCA-certified running coach with a lifelong passion and love for sports
Elvin began running as a way to stay in shape and quickly fell in love with the sport
Emily is a runner, dancer, and all-around movement and milkshake enthusiast.
Farah is a RRCA Level 1 certified coach who is new to NYRR Group Training, but has been helping runners cross the finish line with Team in Training in Brooklyn since 2014.
Gemma Ward has a passion for running and loves coaching runners of all ages and experience levels.
Ben Delaney grew up playing team sports and came to running later in life. He was inspired by a friend and just jumped into the deep end of the running pool
Alan grew up in Brooklyn and got into running after he quit smoking. In 1996 he ran his first race
Presenter | Symposium Session 2: Do Certain Types of Running Shoes Influence Injury Risk?
Alexander Egan joined NYRR in July 2024 as its Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and became the Chief Development Officer in November 2024. In this role he partners with the senior leadership team and the Board of Directors to develop a compelling philanthropic vision and to spearhead transformational fundraising initiatives that position NYRR for unprecedented growth and impact.
Panelist | Symposium Session 5
Presenter | Symposium Session 5: What Are the Most Common Nutrition Questions That Runners Ask Me in 2026, and How Do I Answer Them?
Panelist and Presenter | Symposium Session 6: How Can Runners Maximize Their Sleep for Optimal Performance?
Panelist | Symposium Session 1
Presenter | Symposium Session 2: Running During and After Pregnancy
Panelist | Symposium Session 1
Panelist | Symposium Session 4
Christine Burke became NYRR’s Chief Commercial Officer in November 2024; her previous role was Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Runner Products.
Crystal Howard joined NYRR in September 2023 as its Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and became its Chief Communications and Community Officer in November 2024.
Guest Keynote | Symposium Session 3: Are We Born to Run or Have We Evolved to Run?
Dinée Dorame is a citizen of the Navajo Nation, a podcast host, and a lifelong runner. Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, she graduated from Yale University in 2015 and worked in admissions at Yale for three years before moving back to New Mexico to work more directly with her c
Presenter | Symposium Session 2: Update on Cardiac Safety in Runners
Erica Edwards-O'Neal is a strategic diversity, equity, and social responsibility professional and lawyer.
Fred was introduced to distance running when he took part in the 1976 New York City Marathon.
German Martinez has worked on behalf of NYRR’s youth events and community programing for 22 years.
For his 50th birthday, Giles is completing all seven TCS-sponsored marathons
Panelist | Symposium Session 4
On September 11, 2001, Hanna was only 3 years old and in the Pentagon’s daycare.
Moderator | Symposium Session 5
Jeanmarie Cooney joined NYRR in March 2020.
A former trial lawyer, Jeffrey spent six years in federal prison.
Presenter | Symposium Session 3: Inspiring Stories from the Road: How Running Transforms Our World View
Presenter | Symposium Session 1: Update on the Role of Exercise in Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Moderator | Symposium Session 1
Julie Schweigert joined NYRR in March 2017 as Director, Strategic Partnerships, and became Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, in October 2024.
Juliette Morris became NYRR’s Chief Marketing and Digital Officer in January 2025.
Presenter | Symposium Session 4: How Can I Maximize My Physiology for My Optimal Running Economy?
Moderator | Symposium Session 6
Maria Note joined New York Road Runners in May 2012 as Vice President of Human Resources; her responsibilities have grown to include overseeing Office Operations.
Matthew Forys joined NYRR in June 2013.
When Mildred joined NYRR Striders, a program for older adults, in her late seventies to stay active and healthy, she had no idea the community would transform her life.
Moderator | Symposium Session 4
Richard Kahn joined NYRR as the Senior Vice President of Technology in September 2024.
Panelist | Symposium Session 5
Presenter | Symposium Session 2: Do Certain Types of Running Shoes Influence Injury Risk?
Alexander Egan joined NYRR in July 2024 as its Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and became the Chief Development Officer in November 2024. In this role he partners with the senior leadership team and the Board of Directors to develop a compelling philanthropic vision and to spearhead transformational fundraising initiatives that position NYRR for unprecedented growth and impact.
Panelist | Symposium Session 5
Presenter | Symposium Session 5: What Are the Most Common Nutrition Questions That Runners Ask Me in 2026, and How Do I Answer Them?
Panelist and Presenter | Symposium Session 6: How Can Runners Maximize Their Sleep for Optimal Performance?
Panelist | Symposium Session 1
Presenter | Symposium Session 2: Running During and After Pregnancy
Panelist | Symposium Session 1
Panelist | Symposium Session 4
Christine Burke became NYRR’s Chief Commercial Officer in November 2024; her previous role was Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Runner Products.
Crystal Howard joined NYRR in September 2023 as its Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and became its Chief Communications and Community Officer in November 2024.
Guest Keynote | Symposium Session 3: Are We Born to Run or Have We Evolved to Run?
Dinée Dorame is a citizen of the Navajo Nation, a podcast host, and a lifelong runner. Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, she graduated from Yale University in 2015 and worked in admissions at Yale for three years before moving back to New Mexico to work more directly with her c
Presenter | Symposium Session 2: Update on Cardiac Safety in Runners
Erica Edwards-O'Neal is a strategic diversity, equity, and social responsibility professional and lawyer.
Fred was introduced to distance running when he took part in the 1976 New York City Marathon.
German Martinez has worked on behalf of NYRR’s youth events and community programing for 22 years.
For his 50th birthday, Giles is completing all seven TCS-sponsored marathons
Panelist | Symposium Session 4
On September 11, 2001, Hanna was only 3 years old and in the Pentagon’s daycare.
Moderator | Symposium Session 5
Jeanmarie Cooney joined NYRR in March 2020.
A former trial lawyer, Jeffrey spent six years in federal prison.
Presenter | Symposium Session 3: Inspiring Stories from the Road: How Running Transforms Our World View
Presenter | Symposium Session 1: Update on the Role of Exercise in Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Moderator | Symposium Session 1
Julie Schweigert joined NYRR in March 2017 as Director, Strategic Partnerships, and became Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, in October 2024.
Juliette Morris became NYRR’s Chief Marketing and Digital Officer in January 2025.
Presenter | Symposium Session 4: How Can I Maximize My Physiology for My Optimal Running Economy?
Moderator | Symposium Session 6
Maria Note joined New York Road Runners in May 2012 as Vice President of Human Resources; her responsibilities have grown to include overseeing Office Operations.
Matthew Forys joined NYRR in June 2013.
When Mildred joined NYRR Striders, a program for older adults, in her late seventies to stay active and healthy, she had no idea the community would transform her life.
Moderator | Symposium Session 4
Richard Kahn joined NYRR as the Senior Vice President of Technology in September 2024.
Panelist | Symposium Session 5
Julie Schweigert joined NYRR in March 2017 as Director, Strategic Partnerships, and became Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, in October 2024.
German Martinez has worked on behalf of NYRR’s youth events and community programing for 22 years.
Matthew Forys joined NYRR in June 2013.
Paving the Way
Technical Genius
In April 1981, Allison Roe of New Zealand took the running world by storm when she won the Boston Marathon and set a course record by nearly eight minutes.
Amanda McGrory is a four-time Paralympian, two-time New York City Marathon champion, and former event record holder.
Art Hall (1947–2011) was a Harlem native mentored by Ted Corbitt, and he was a constant presence on the New York area running scene starting in the early 1970s.
An early member of New York Road Runners, Barry Geisler started the organization’s youth programs in 1966, when youth-focused run programs were rare.
Boston and Beyond
Deena Kastor is the former American half marathon and marathon record holder and won a bronze medal in the distance at the Athens 2004 Olympics.
A Barrier Breaker
Swiss racer Edith Wolf Hunkeler won the women’s wheelchair division of the New York City Marathon in 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Ernst van Dyk is a two-time New York City Marathon champion and has represented South Africa in every Paralympics since 1992, winning a bronze medal in the marathon at the Beijing 2008 Games.
Going for Gold
World-Changing Visionary
Gary Muhrcke was the first champion of the New York City Marathon, in 1970, in a time of 2:31:38.
Before 1976, the New York City Marathon course consisted of four laps around Central Park.
No “Wrong Way” to Win a Marathon
A Life in the Lead
First Man Under 2:04
Ibrahim Hussein became the first Kenyan winner of the New York City Marathon in 1987 in 2:11:01.
Ingrid Kristiansen of Norway set the marathon world record of 2:21:06 in London in 1985.
Jenny Simpson is an eight-time winner of the 5th Avenue Mile (2011, 2013–19).
A Champion for Women in Distance Running
A Pioneer In Women’s Sports
Kurt Fearnley of Australia has five New York City Marathon titles to his name (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2014) and his event-record time of 1:29:22 from 2006 stood for many years.
Liz McColgan of Scotland raced to victory at the 1991 New York City Marathon in her marathon debut in 2:27:24, more than three minutes faster than any other woman had run their marathon debut at the time.
Champion and Advocate
The Course Record Holder
Marilson Gomes dos Santos of Brazil won the New York City Marathon in 2006, becoming the first South American to do so.
Martin Lel of Kenya was the dominant marathon runner of the 2000s.
Mary Keitany won four TCS New York City Marathon titles, including three consecutively from 2014 to 2016.
Mary Wittenberg was the president and CEO of New York Road Runners and the race director of the TCS New York City Marathon from 2005 to 2015.
Meb Keflezighi is the only runner in history to have won the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, and an Olympic medal.
Ahead of Her Time
Champion and Leader
Two-Time Champion
Queen of the Marathon
Technical Genius
In April 1981, Allison Roe of New Zealand took the running world by storm when she won the Boston Marathon and set a course record by nearly eight minutes.
Amanda McGrory is a four-time Paralympian, two-time New York City Marathon champion, and former event record holder.
Art Hall (1947–2011) was a Harlem native mentored by Ted Corbitt, and he was a constant presence on the New York area running scene starting in the early 1970s.
An early member of New York Road Runners, Barry Geisler started the organization’s youth programs in 1966, when youth-focused run programs were rare.
Boston and Beyond
Deena Kastor is the former American half marathon and marathon record holder and won a bronze medal in the distance at the Athens 2004 Olympics.
A Barrier Breaker
Swiss racer Edith Wolf Hunkeler won the women’s wheelchair division of the New York City Marathon in 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Ernst van Dyk is a two-time New York City Marathon champion and has represented South Africa in every Paralympics since 1992, winning a bronze medal in the marathon at the Beijing 2008 Games.
Going for Gold
World-Changing Visionary
Gary Muhrcke was the first champion of the New York City Marathon, in 1970, in a time of 2:31:38.
Before 1976, the New York City Marathon course consisted of four laps around Central Park.
No “Wrong Way” to Win a Marathon
A Life in the Lead
First Man Under 2:04
Ibrahim Hussein became the first Kenyan winner of the New York City Marathon in 1987 in 2:11:01.
Ingrid Kristiansen of Norway set the marathon world record of 2:21:06 in London in 1985.
Jenny Simpson is an eight-time winner of the 5th Avenue Mile (2011, 2013–19).
A Champion for Women in Distance Running
A Pioneer In Women’s Sports
Kurt Fearnley of Australia has five New York City Marathon titles to his name (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2014) and his event-record time of 1:29:22 from 2006 stood for many years.
Liz McColgan of Scotland raced to victory at the 1991 New York City Marathon in her marathon debut in 2:27:24, more than three minutes faster than any other woman had run their marathon debut at the time.
Champion and Advocate
The Course Record Holder
Marilson Gomes dos Santos of Brazil won the New York City Marathon in 2006, becoming the first South American to do so.
Martin Lel of Kenya was the dominant marathon runner of the 2000s.
Mary Keitany won four TCS New York City Marathon titles, including three consecutively from 2014 to 2016.
Mary Wittenberg was the president and CEO of New York Road Runners and the race director of the TCS New York City Marathon from 2005 to 2015.
Meb Keflezighi is the only runner in history to have won the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, and an Olympic medal.
Ahead of Her Time
Paving the Way
Champion and Leader
Two-Time Champion
Queen of the Marathon