Who is Running 2026 New York City Marathon Elite Field, Runners

New York Road Runners has unveiled a star-studded professional athlete field for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, set for Sunday, November 1. The lineup features three defending champions, 40 Olympians and Paralympians, 25 global medalists, and 22 national record holders.This year’s race will also mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic five-borough course, first run in 1976.

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 1, bringing together an impressive professional field across the men’s and women’s open divisions and the men’s and women’s wheelchair races.

The elite lineup features Olympic and world-class marathon runners, national-record holders, wheelchair racing champions and athletes making their marathon debuts. Among the leading names listed are Sifan Hassan, Hellen Obiri, Benson Kipruto, Conner Mantz, Catherine Debrunner and Marcel Hug.

The professional field announced by New York Road Runners includes athletes from countries around the world. Below is the complete list provided for all four divisions, with listed times and record indicators retained.

2026 TCS New York City Marathon Professional Field: Full Elite Runners List

Women’s Open Division

Sifan Hassan (NED) — 2:13:44 NR
Hellen Obiri (KEN) — 2:15:53
Sheila Chepkirui (KEN) — 2:17:29
Gotytom Gebreslase (ETH) — 2:18:11
Viola Cheptoo (KEN) — 2:19:05
Edna Kiplagat (KEN) — 2:19:50
Mercy Chelangat (KEN) — 2:20:30
Jessica McClain (USA) — 2:20:49
Annie Frisbie (USA) — 2:22:00
Fiona O’Keeffe (USA) — 2:22:10
Fabienne Königstein (GER) — 2:22:17
Carrie Ellwood (USA) — 2:22:53
Erika Kemp (USA) — 2:22:56
Giovanna Epis (ITA) — 2:23:46
Rie Kawauchi (JPN) — 2:24:16
Amanda Vestri (USA) — 2:24:49
Lauren Hagans (USA) — 2:25:47
Julia Paternain (URU) — 2:25:47 NR
Phily Bowden (GBR) — 2:25:57
Paige Wood (USA) — 2:26:02
Steph Bruce (USA) — 2:27:47
Roberta Groner (USA) — 2:29:09
Mica Rivera Wood (PER) — 2:29:13
Megan O’Neil (USA) — 2:31:31
Monica Hebner (USA) — 2:32:40
Brooke Starn (USA) — 2:35:22
Alosha Southern (USA) — 2:36:10
Keelah Barger (USA) — 2:36:13
Maddie Block (USA) — 2:36:25
Cailie Hughes (USA) — Debut
Weini Kelati (USA) — Debut

Men’s Open Division

Benson Kipruto (KEN) — 2:02:16
Deresa Geleta (ETH) — 2:02:38
CyBrian Kotut (KEN) — 2:03:22
Zouhair Talbi (USA) — 2:03:45
Abdi Nageeye (NED) — 2:04:20 NR
Geoffrey Kamworor (KEN) — 2:04:23
Iliass Aouani (ITA) — 2:04:26 NR
Huseydin Mohamed Esa (ETH) — 2:04:39
Conner Mantz (USA) — 2:04:43 NR
Kengo Suzuki (JPN) — 2:04:56
Yemaneberhan Crippa (ITA) — 2:05:18
Edward Cheserek (KEN) — 2:05:24
Ryota Kondo (JPN) — 2:05:39
Ryan Ford (USA) — 2:05:46
Joe Klecker (USA) — 2:05:56
Peter Lynch (IRL) — 2:06:08 NR
Patrick Dever (GBR) — 2:06:18
Haftu Strintzos (AUS) — 2:06:20 NR
Jack Rowe (GBR) — 2:07:47
Casey Clinger (USA) — 2:08:43
Kamohelo Mofolo (LES) — 2:08:50
Sam Chelanga (USA) — 2:08:50
JP Flavin (USA) — 2:09:17
Jared Ward (USA) — 2:09:25
Turner Wiley (USA) — 2:09:27
Andrew Colley (USA) — 2:09:33
Robert Miranda (USA) — 2:09:40
Joel Reichow (USA) — 2:09:56
Aidan Troutner (USA) — 2:10:23
JP Trojan (USA) — 2:10:39
Paul Chelimo (USA) — 2:10:55
Stephen Jones (USA) — 2:11:17
Mo Bati (USA) — 2:12:29
Aidan Reed (USA) — 2:13:58
Owen Ritz (USA) — 2:14:19
James Nipperess (AUS) — 2:15:03
Merga Gemeda (USA) — 2:15:12
Alec Baldwin (USA) — 2:15:38
Ryan Cutter (USA) — 2:17:24
Andreas Almgren (SWE) — Debut
Patrick Kiprop (KEN) — Debut
Ahmed Muhamed (USA) — Debut

Women’s Wheelchair Division

Tatyana McFadden (USA) — 1:31:30
Catherine Debrunner (SUI) — 1:34:16 WR
Eden Rainbow-Cooper (GBR) — 1:34:17
Madison de Rozario (AUS) — 1:38:11 NR
Vanessa de Souza (BRA) — 1:39:55
Patricia Eachus (SUI) — 1:40:00
Emelia Perry (USA) — 1:43:50
Hoda Elshorbagy (EGY) — 1:45:17
Michelle Wheeler (USA) — 1:45:59
Hannah Dederick (USA) — 1:47:18
Chelsea Stein (USA) — 2:15:03

Men’s Wheelchair Division

Marcel Hug (SUI) — 1:15:33 NR
Tomoki Suzuki (JPN) — 1:18:37 NR
Aaron Pike (USA) — 1:20:02
Johnboy Smith (GBR) — 1:20:05
Daniel Romanchuk (USA) — 1:20:37
Luo Xingchuan (CHN) — 1:21:55
David Weir (GBR) — 1:22:12
Patrick Monahan (IRL) — 1:22:23
Miguel Jimenez-Vergara (USA) — 1:22:24
Hermin Garic (USA) — 1:24:18
Jetze Plat (NED) — 1:24:28 NR
Simon Lawson (GBR) — 1:25:06
Brian Siemann (USA) — 1:26:46
Evan Correll (USA) — 1:27:19
Ludwig Malter (AUT) — 1:28:51
Jason Robinson (USA) — 1:29:01
Jacob Allen (USA) — 1:30:08
Sam Rizzo (AUS) — 1:33:10
Lito Anker (NED) — 1:33:53
Toni Milano (ITA) — Debut

Key Athletes to Watch

Women’s Open Race

Sifan Hassan, Hellen Obiri and Sheila Chepkirui headline the listed women’s open field. Hassan’s listed time of 2:13:44 NR stands out, while Obiri and Chepkirui add considerable marathon experience to the lineup.

Men’s Open Race

Benson Kipruto, Deresa Geleta and CyBrian Kotut lead the men’s open list by their listed times. American contenders include Zouhair Talbi and Conner Mantz, who is listed with a national-record indicator.

Women’s Wheelchair Race

Catherine Debrunner, Tatyana McFadden and Eden Rainbow-Cooper are among the prominent athletes in the women’s wheelchair division. Debrunner’s entry is marked WR in the supplied list.

Men’s Wheelchair Race

Marcel Hug, Tomoki Suzuki and Aaron Pike headline the men’s wheelchair field by listed times. Hug’s entry is marked NR, while Jetze Plat is also listed with a national-record indicator.

What Do NR and WR Mean?

NR: National record.
WR: World record.
Debut: Indicates an athlete listed as making a marathon debut.

These labels are reproduced from the supplied professional field.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon?

The race is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026.

How many divisions are included in the professional field?

The supplied list covers four divisions: women’s open, men’s open, women’s wheelchair and men’s wheelchair.

Who headlines the women’s open field?

Sifan Hassan, Hellen Obiri and Sheila Chepkirui are among the leading names in the supplied list.

Who headlines the men’s open field?

Benson Kipruto, Deresa Geleta and CyBrian Kotut appear at the top of the men’s open list by their listed times.

What do NR and WR mean in the athlete list?

NR means national record, while WR means world record.

Final Thoughts

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon professional field features an international lineup across the open and wheelchair divisions. With established marathon stars, national-record indicators and debut athletes represented, the November 1 race promises an exciting day of competition.

Check the official New York Road Runners channels for the latest athlete announcements and any changes to the professional field before race day.

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