New York City Marathon 2025: Date, Schedule, Elite Fields, Prize Money
The New York City Marathon 2025 is poised to bring together an impressive roster of elite athletes. Set for Sunday, November 2, 2025, this iconic race will span 26.2 miles, starting on Staten Island and concluding in Central Park, Manhattan. High-profile runners, including Olympic champions Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan, are expected to compete in what will be their debuts on this celebrated course.
Date and Schedule for New York City Marathon 2025
The marathon race is a key event in the running calendar and marks the conclusion of the marathon majors season. It follows notable wins from Jacob Kiplimo, Hawi Feysa, and Sabastian Sawe in recent marathons held in Chicago and Berlin.
Schedule of Events on Race Day
The following is the schedule for the New York City Marathon 2025, including start times in Eastern Time (ET) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT):
- 8:00 AM (1:00 PM GMT) – Men’s Wheelchair Start
- 8:02 AM (1:02 PM GMT) – Women’s Wheelchair Start
- 8:22 AM (1:22 PM GMT) – Marathon Pushrim and Handcycle Start
- 8:35 AM (1:35 PM GMT) – Elite Women Start
- 9:05 AM (2:05 PM GMT) – Elite Men Start
- 9:10 AM (2:10 PM GMT) – Wave 1 Start
- 9:45 AM (2:45 PM GMT) – Wave 2 Start
- 10:20 AM (3:20 PM GMT) – Wave 3 Start
- 10:45 AM (3:45 PM GMT) – Wave 4 Start
- 11:30 AM (4:30 PM GMT) – Wave 5 Start
Prize Money Breakdown
The prize pool for both the men’s and women’s elite races at the New York City Marathon 2025 is significant. Here’s how the prize money is allocated:
| Position | Prize Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st | $100,000 |
| 2nd | $60,000 |
| 3rd | $40,000 |
| 4th | $25,000 |
| 5th | $15,000 |
| 6th | $10,000 |
| 7th | $7,500 |
| 8th | $5,000 |
| 9th | $2,500 |
| 10th | $2,000 |
The New York Road Runners will also offer a $50,000 bonus for any runner who breaks the existing course record in either the Open Division or the Wheelchair Division.
Featured Elite Runners
Men’s Elite Field
- Eliud Kipchoge – Kenya – 2:01:09
- Kenenisa Bekele – Kenya – 2:01:41
- Benson Kipruto – Kenya – 2:02:16
- Deresa Geleta – Ethiopia – 2:02:38
- Alexander Mutiso – Kenya – 2:03:11
Women’s Elite Field
- Sifan Hassan – Netherlands – 2:13:44
- Sharon Lokedi – Kenya – 2:17:22
- Sheila Chepkirui – Kenya – 2:17:29
- Hellen Obiri – Kenya – 2:17:41
- Gotytom Gebreslase – Ethiopia – 2:18:11
Both Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan are among the top athletes to watch in this year’s marathon. With their impressive records, they promise to create electrifying competition.
Viewing Information
Fans wishing to watch the New York City Marathon 2025 can do so through various platforms. In the UK, coverage will be available on Discovery+ and TNT Sports, while viewers in the USA can tune in via ESPN 2 with live streaming options.
Mark your calendars for this thrilling showdown on November 2, 2025, in New York City!
