2026 NYC Marathon Preview | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Get ready for the 2026 New York City Marathon on November 1st — the 50th anniversary of this iconic race is packed with elite talent, historic energy, and record-breaking potential. Three defending champions — Hellen Obiri, Benson Kipruto, and Marcel Hug — return to battle for glory, joined by 40 Olympians/Paralympians, 25 medalists, and 22 national record holders. The event, born in 1976 to celebrate America’s bicentennial, now draws nearly 60,000 runners and over 2 million fans. American stars like Weini Kelati (making her marathon debut), Joe Klecker, Conner Mantz, Jess McClain, and…