New York, September 10, 2025 – New York Road Runners (NYRR), the nonprofit that “runs” New York City producing 60 annual adult and youth races, today announced the addition of Olympic and World Athletics champions Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan to the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon professional athlete field.

 

Two of the world’s most prolific athletes will join a previously announced world-class field that now includes 51 Olympians and Paralympians and 18 Olympic, Paralympic, and World Championships medalists.

 

Men’s Open Division

 

Kenya’s Kipchoge, an 11-time Abbott World Marathon Majors champion with wins in Berlin, Tokyo, London, and Chicago, will make his highly anticipated TCS New York City Marathon debut, the only Major he has yet to race.

 

Widely regarded as the greatest marathoner of all time, Kipchoge captured back-to-back Olympic gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympic and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Marathons, becoming only the third man to do so. In between Olympic performances, he ran 1:59:40 at the INEOS 1:59 Challenge to break two hours in the marathon and redefine the limits of human endurance. Upon completion of the TCS New York City Marathon, Kipchoge will earn the coveted Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Medal, awarded to athletes who finish the original six Major Marathons—Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York.

 

“Running the TCS New York City Marathon has been a long-standing goal of mine, and I’m honored to join the tens of thousands of runners who will run through the five boroughs in November,” said Kipchoge. “I look forward to the city’s energy, its passionate running community, and the challenge of the iconic course.”

 

The former world record holder holds the fastest personal best in the field with a 2:01:09 from the 2022 Berlin Marathon. Kipchoge will face stiff competition from defending champion Abdi Nageeye, former TCS New York City Marathon champions Evans Chebet and Albert Korir, as well as 2024 Paris Olympic bronze medalist Benson Kipruto, two-time United Airlines NYC Half champion Abel Kipchumba, and 2024 London Marathon champion Alexander Mutiso.  

 

Kipchoge most recently placed ninth at the Sydney Marathon in August.

 

Women’s Open Division

 

Hassan, of the Netherlands, will make her TCS New York City Marathon debut following a record-setting victory in Sydney where she ran an event record and became the first woman to run under 2:20 on Australian soil. A threat across any distance, Hassan showcased her impressive range at the 2024 Paris Olympics, medaling in the 5,000m, 10,000m, and marathon, the first woman to complete the trifecta. Over the course of her grueling Olympic schedule, she raced more than 38 miles, capping it off with an Olympic record in the marathon. For her herculean effort, she was named the 2024 World Athletics Woman Athlete of the Year. Hassan made her marathon debut at the 2023 London Marathon, winning the race despite stopping several times mid-race to stretch and in total, has won four of her six career marathons.

 

“The TCS New York City Marathon is legendary, and I’m thrilled to take on another Abbott World Marathon Major,” said Hassan. “I love a challenge and am ready to test myself against the world’s best athletes.”

 

Hassan owns the fastest personal best in the women’s open division field by nearly four minutes but will contend against familiar faces and former TCS New York City Marathon champions Sheila Chepkirui, Hellen Obiri, and Sharon Lokedi. The last time Hassan, Obiri, and Lokedi raced was at the 2024 Paris Olympic Marathon, where Hassan claimed gold, Obiri secured bronze, and Lokedi finished just off the podium in fourth.

 

Kipchoge and Hassan join this week’s episode of the NYRR Set the Pace podcast, releasing tomorrow, to discuss their TCS New York City Marathon debuts.

 

The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon women’s professional athlete field is presented by Mastercard®.

 

Taking place Sunday, November 2, the TCS New York City Marathon is one of the most inclusive and accessible sporting events in the world, with more than 55,000 athletes running the same course on the same day—from the first to the final finisher—and two million spectators lining the streets of New York City. Last year’s race set an event record with 55,642 finishers, which at the time was the largest marathon in world history.  

 

Before more than 55,000 athletes of all ages and paces traverse the five boroughs for the TCS New York City Marathon, 2,500 youth ages two to 18 will kick off race week at the marathon’s official youth race, the TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff, Sunday, October 26, in Central Park. One of more than 20 free youth events New York Road Runners hosts throughout the year, the TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff will be the nonprofit’s largest youth event with races, dashes, games, and activities for the whole family.  

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About New York Road Runners (NYRR)   

A New York City-based nonprofit, New York Road Runners’ vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running – serving nearly a half a million people annually through its races, free community events, youth running initiatives, and school-based programs across the five boroughs. During its nearly 70 years, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization, producing more than 60 adult and youth races each year, including the TCS New York City Marathon. Held the first Sunday each November, the TCS New York City Marathon features more than 50,000 runners—from the world’s best professional athletes to a vast range of runners across experience levels, ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.  

 

MEDIA CONTACT:   

NYRR Public Relations | Carole Harsch, 929-746-6984, charsch@nyrr.org