By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell New York, NY, November 3, 2024—Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya and Abdi Nageeye of Netherlands won the 53rd TCS New York City Marathons in nearly the same place and manner. Both athletes were racing another… Read More ›
TCS New York City Marathon
Rodenfels and Muhumed Win Abbott Dash 5K
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell New York, NY, November 2, 2024—Annie Rodenfels of Boston repeated as the women’s champion of the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K in New York City, winning by five seconds in 15:20. Rodenfels… Read More ›
Tola Sets Course Record; Obiri Gets Rare Boston/NYC Double
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.5.23, New York, NY—Hellen Obiri of Kenya who recently moved to Boulder, CO, won the New York City Marathon in 2:27:23. Obiri became the first woman since 1989 to win both… Read More ›
Rodenfels and Beadlescomb Triumph in 2023 Abbott Dash 5K
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell November 4, 2023, New York, NY—Annie Rodenfels of Boston has been on a roll and recently got married. In NYC she won the USATF 5K Road Championships, also known as the… Read More ›
Lokedi Wins Debut; Chebet Does a Boston-New York Double
by Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell New York NY, November 6, 2022, 51st TCS New York City Marathon—Sharon Lokedi of Kenya was patient in her marathon debut, waiting until mile 25 to make her winning move, finishing… Read More ›
Jepchirchir and Korir Win TCS New York City Marathon
by Clay Shaw New York, NY, November 7, 2021—Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya became the first ever Olympic marathon champion to win the New York City Marathon in the same year. The Olympic Gold Medalist won in 2:22:44 in her first… Read More ›
Hunter and Kelati Crowned USATF 5K Champions
by Clay Shaw New York, NY, Abbott Dash to the Finish Line, November 6, 2021—Weini Kelati of Flagstaff, AZ broke away early and went on to win the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5k in New York’s Central Park. … Read More ›
Kamworor and Jepkosgei Win NYC Marathon
by Clay Shaw NEW YORK CITY, NY—NOVEMBER 3, 2019. On a perfect day for running, the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon became the world’s largest marathon ever, with 53,627 finishers. (Old record 52,813 finishers, 2018 TCS New York City… Read More ›
TCS New York City Marathon 2019 Play-by-Play
by Carolyn Mather, writing for Runner’s Gazette NEW YORK CITY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019—On a morning with perfect weather, the TCS New York City Marathon starts with the elite women taking center stage. Mary Keitany is going for win number five… Read More ›