STATISTICS  -   New York City Marathon 2015

2015-11-01
History 

Gender

Category

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Number of participants
49461
Average Time
04:38:45

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Distribution Men/Women
Distribution of participants by Time

Notes

1 % of runners doing the same or better

2 % of runners M doing the same or better

3 % of runners W doing the same or better

Distribution of participants by Age

Top 10 Women

1Mary Keitany  KEN02:24:25
2Aselefech Mergia  ETH02:25:32
3Tigist Tufa  ETH02:25:50
4Sara Moreira  PRT02:25:53
5Christelle Daunay  FRA02:26:57
6Priscah Jeptoo  KEN02:27:03
7Laura Thweatt  USA02:28:23
8Jelena Prokopcuka  LVA02:28:46
9Anna Incerti  ITA02:33:13
10Caroline Rotich  USA02:33:19

Top 10 Men

1Stanley Biwott  KEN02:10:34
2Geoffery Kamworor  KEN02:10:48
3Lelisa Desisa  ETH02:12:10
4Wilson Kipsang  KEN02:12:45
5Yemane Tsegay  ETH02:13:24
6Yuki Kawauchi  JPN02:13:29
7Meb Keflezighi  USA02:13:32
8Craig Leon  USA02:15:16
9Birhanu Dare Kemal  USA02:15:40
10Kevin Chelimo  USA02:15:49

Results New York City Marathon 2015

The 2015 New York Marathon brought together no fewer than 49,461 runners on the iconic 42.195-kilometer course. Among them, 20,673 women and 28,788 men took on the challenge amidst an atmosphere charged with energy and personal goals. The average time for this edition was 4h38m45s, with an average time of 4h28m01s for men and 4h53m41s for women.

In the men's category, Stanley Biwott claimed first place with a time of 2h10m34s, closely followed by Geoffrey Kamworor in 2h10m48s and Lelisa Desisa, who finished in 2h12m10s. On the women's side, Mary Keitany dominated the race with a time of 2h24m25s, ahead of Aselefech Mergia who finished in 2h25m32s, and Tigist Tufa in 2h25m50s.

New York City Marathon 2015

SOURCE : nytimes.com

History

The New York City Marathon was inaugurated in 1970, initially confined to Central Park with only 127 participants and a handful of spectators. Unlike its modest first edition, where only 55 runners crossed the finish line, the marathon quickly gained in popularity and prestige. Over the years, the event expanded to encompass all five boroughs of New York, becoming a major marathon that symbolizes the resilience, diversity, and unity of the city.

Route

The New York City Marathon course is famous for its electric atmosphere and the challenge it presents, crossing all five boroughs of the city: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and finally Manhattan. The marathon starts on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island, offering a spectacular view of the city. Runners then cross into Brooklyn and Queens before passing over the Queensboro Bridge to enter Manhattan. A brief foray into the Bronx precedes a return to Manhattan, where the course takes participants along 5th Avenue, through Central Park, to the finish line on West Drive. This course not only offers a variety of urban landscapes but is also supported by enthusiastic crowds throughout, making it an unforgettable experience for participants.

Records

  • Among men, the course record is held by Tamirat Tola, who set a time of 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 58 seconds in 2023.
  • Among women, the record belongs to Margaret Okayo, also from Kenya, with a time of 2 hours, 22 minutes, and 31 seconds, set in 2003.