Overview
- Hellen Obiri won the women’s race in 2:19:51, breaking the course record and leading a trio with Sharon Lokedi and Sheila Chepkirui that all finished under the previous mark.
- Benson Kipruto took the men’s title in 2:08:09, edging Alexander Mutiso by 0.16 seconds in a photo finish reported as the narrowest margin recorded on New York’s streets.
- The men’s podium was an all-Kenyan sweep, with Albert Korir placing third in 2:08:57 behind Kipruto and Mutiso.
- One outlet reported the 2025 edition set a participation high with 59,226 finishers, including 27,156 women.
- Eliud Kipchoge drew emotional attention in what was reported as his final New York appearance, finishing in tears at the line.