The 54th annual New York City Marathon took place on November 2, 2025, with approximately 55,000 participants across the five boroughs. The weather was ideal, with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. The race started early in the morning with elite wheelchair races beginning at 8 a.m., followed by elite runners and wave starts throughout the morning. Notable athletes included Eliud Kipchoge, making his NYC debut, and Sifan Hassan, who competed shortly after winning the Sydney Marathon. The elite men's race was won by Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso, both from Kenya, with Kipruto finishing in 2:08:09. The women’s race was won by Hellen Obiri of Kenya in a course record time of 2:19:51. The wheelchair races saw Marcel Hug and Susannah Scaroni taking top honors, with Hug finishing in 1:30:16 and Scaroni in 1:42:10. The event was heavily secured with over 10,000 police barricades, drones, helicopters, and specialized units. Viewers could watch live on ESPN2, ESPN3, WABC-TV, and via the NYRR app, which provided real-time tracking, live streams from multiple locations, and updates on runners’ progress. Spectator hotspots included Brooklyn’s Fourth Avenue, First Avenue in Manhattan, Mile 20 in the Bronx, and Central Park South. The results confirmed Kenyan dominance in the elite categories, with Obiri setting a new course record and Kipruto winning the men’s race. The event also featured extensive coverage of the wheelchair races and highlights from the course, which spans all five boroughs and five bridges.