Chapter 1
The historic debuts and elite upsets
Chapter 2
The women's tactical showdown
Chapter 3
Swiss dominance in the wheelchair division
Chapter 4
Stars on the pavement
Chapter 5
50 years of the five-borough magic
Ch 1 · The historic debuts and elite upsets
sonia Unseating the Defending Champion
We passed the champions to take the crown, Now a brand new reign is running through this town.
sonia The Swedish runner completed his 2026 debut marathon in 2:06:01, using a late surge in Central Park to secure the victory
Quiz
Andreas Almgren is the first winner of the New York City Marathon from which country?
sonia Sweden's self-coached runner won the historic 2026 New York City Marathon men's race.
Quiz
Which scientific discipline did Andreas Almgren study at the master's level to help design his training?
Fun Fact
Debut Winners: Since 2007, the New York City Marathon has run without pacemakers, making Andreas Almgren's debut victory a rare tactical masterpiece.
Quiz
How old did Lesotho's podium finisher Kamohelo Mofolo turn on the day of the 2026 race?
Quiz
Which country did Kamohelo Mofolo represent, becoming its first-ever podium finisher in New York?
Glossary
debut (noun)
A person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity. Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the 2026 New York City Marathon in 2:06:01 on his first attempt.
A person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity. Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the 2026 New York City Marathon in 2:06:01 on his first attempt.