STATISTICS  -   New York City Marathon 2016

2016-11-06
History 

Gender

Category

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Number of participants
51271
Average Time
04:37:38

HistoryNew York City Marathon  

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  KEN02:24:26
2Sally Kipyego  USA02:28:01
3Molly Huddle  USA02:28:13
4Joyce Chepkirui  KEN02:29:08
5Diane Nukuri  USA02:33:04
6Aselefech Mergia  ETH02:33:28
7Lanni Marchant  CAN02:33:50
8Neely Gracey  USA02:34:55
9Sara Hall  USA02:36:12
10Ayantu Dakebo Hailemaryam  USA02:37:07

Top 10 Men

1Ghirmay Ghebreslassie  ERI02:07:51
2Lucas Rotich  KEN02:08:53
3Abdi Abdirahman  USA02:11:23
4Hiroyuki Yamamoto  JPN02:11:49
5Shadrack Biwott  USA02:12:01
6Tadesse Yae Dabi  USA02:13:06
7Moses Kipsiro  UGA02:14:18
8Tyler Pennel  USA02:15:09
9Ben Payne  USA02:15:46
10Patrick Smyth  USA02:16:34

Results New York City Marathon 2016

The 2016 New York Marathon brought together 51,271 participants over the iconic 42.195 kilometers. Among them, 21,438 women and 29,833 men started the race, driven by a mix of excitement and competitive spirit. The average time for this edition was 4h37m37s, with an average of 4h26m21s for men and 4h53m19s for women.

In the men's category, Ghirmay Ghebreslassie claimed first place with an impressive time of 2h07m51s, followed by Lucas Rotich at 2h08m53s and Abdi Abdirahman at 2h11m23s. In the women's category, Mary Keitany triumphed with a time of 2h24m26s. She was ahead of Sally Kipyego, who finished in 2h28m01s, and Molly Huddle, who completed the podium with a time of 2h28m13s.

New York City Marathon 2016

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.