Kenya claimed both championship titles at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, with runners from the East African nation taking all six podium positions across the men's and women's races. The achievement marks a historic moment for Kenyan distance running on one of the sport's biggest stages.
Hellen Obiri led the women's field with a record-breaking performance of 2:19:51, shattering Margaret Okayo's 22-year-old course mark of 2:22:31 from 2003. Obiri secured her second consecutive New York victory by pulling away from Sharon Lokedi in the final mile with a blazing 4:58 split, ultimately crossing more than two minutes ahead of the previous standard. Lokedi took second place at 2:20:07, while Sheila Chepkirui rounded out the sweep in third at 2:20:24.
The men's race produced an equally dominant showing. Benson Kipruto won in 2:08:09, with Alexander Mutiso finishing just steps behind at the same time for second place. Albert Korir, a past New York champion, completed the podium sweep in 2:08:57. The 26.2-mile course winds through all five boroughs before finishing in Central Park, and is renowned for its challenging terrain and enthusiastic crowds.
Hellen Obiri led the women's field with a record-breaking performance of 2:19:51, shattering Margaret Okayo's 22-year-old course mark of 2:22:31 from 2003. Obiri secured her second consecutive New York victory by pulling away from Sharon Lokedi in the final mile with a blazing 4:58 split, ultimately crossing more than two minutes ahead of the previous standard. Lokedi took second place at 2:20:07, while Sheila Chepkirui rounded out the sweep in third at 2:20:24.
The men's race produced an equally dominant showing. Benson Kipruto won in 2:08:09, with Alexander Mutiso finishing just steps behind at the same time for second place. Albert Korir, a past New York champion, completed the podium sweep in 2:08:57. The 26.2-mile course winds through all five boroughs before finishing in Central Park, and is renowned for its challenging terrain and enthusiastic crowds.
