STATISTICS - New York City Marathon 2021
Gender
Category
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
Top 10 Women
| 1 | Peres Jepchirchir  | 02:22:39 |
| 2 | Viola Cheptoo | 02:22:44 |
| 3 | Ababel Yeshaneh  | 02:22:52 |
| 4 | Molly Seidel  | 02:24:42 |
| 5 | Helalia Johannes  | 02:26:09 |
| 6 | Kellyn Taylor | 02:26:10 |
| 7 | Annie Frisbie | 02:26:18 |
| 8 | Laura Thweatt | 02:27:00 |
| 9 | Grace Kahura | 02:30:32 |
| 10 | Stephanie Bruce | 02:31:05 |
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Albert Korir | 02:08:22 |
| 2 | Mohamed El Aaraby  | 02:09:06 |
| 3 | Eyob Faniel  | 02:09:52 |
| 4 | Elkanah Kibet | 02:11:15 |
| 5 | Abdi Nageeye  | 02:11:39 |
| 6 | Kenenisa Bekele | 02:12:52 |
| 7 | Ben True | 02:12:53 |
| 8 | Nathan Martin | 02:12:57 |
| 9 | Kibiwott Kandie | 02:13:43 |
| 10 | Jared Ward | 02:14:06 |
Results New York City Marathon 2021
The 2021 New York Marathon brought together 24,949 participants who set off on the iconic 42.195 kilometers. Among them, there were 11,350 women and 13,599 men, ready to take on the challenge in an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and determination. In this edition, the average recorded time was 4h39m24s, with an average time of 4h26m41s for men and 4h54m38s for women.
In the men's competition, Albert Korir claimed first place with an impressive time of 2h08m22s, followed by Mohamed El Aaraby at 2h09m06s and Eyob Faniel at 2h09m52s. On the women's side, victory went to Peres Jepchirchir, who finished in 2h22m39s, closely followed by Viola Cheptoo with a time of 2h22m44s and Ababel Yeshaneh who crossed the finish line in 2h22m52s.
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.