STATISTICS  -   New York City Marathon 2023

2023-11-05
History 

Gender

Category

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Number of participants
51338
Average Time
04:40:03

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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

1Hellen Obiri  USA02:27:23
2Letesenbet Gidey  ETH02:27:29
3Sharon Lokedi  USA02:27:33
4Brigid Kosgei  KEN02:27:45
5Mary Ngugi  KEN02:27:53
6Viola Cheptoo  KEN02:28:11
7Edna Kiplagat  USA02:29:40
8Kellyn Taylor  USA02:29:48
9Molly Huddle  USA02:32:02
10Fantu Zewude Jifar  USA02:34:10

Top 10 Men

1Tamirat Tola  ETH02:04:58
2Albert Korir  KEN02:06:57
3Shura Kitata  ETH02:07:11
4Abdi Nageeye  NLD02:10:21
5Koen Naert  BEL02:10:25
6Maru Teferi  ISR02:10:28
7Iliass Aouani  ITA02:10:54
8Edward Cheserek  USA02:11:07
9Jemal Yimer  ETH02:11:31
10Futsum Zienasellassie  USA02:12:09

Results New York City Marathon 2023

The 2023 New York Marathon gathered 51,338 participants determined to complete the iconic 42.195 kilometers. Among them, 22,810 women and 28,528 men started the race in a vibrant and challenging atmosphere. This edition recorded an average time of 4h40m02s, with an average of 4h26m56s for men and 4h56m26s for women.

In the men's category, Tamirat Tola secured first place with an impressive time of 2h04m58s, followed by Albert Korir at 2h06m57s and Shura Kitata at 2h07m11s. In the women's category, Hellen Obiri crossed the finish line first with a time of 2h27m23s, closely followed by Letesenbet Gidey at 2h27m29s and Sharon Lokedi at 2h27m33s.

New York City Marathon 2023

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.