​The New York City Marathon Becomes the First Marathon With More Than 60,000 Finishers​

Sunday's race got 61,146 runners to the finish in Central Park, taking the title of the world's largest marathon back from London, and almost all of the year-on-year growth came from women.

​The Data Behind Andreas Almgren’s New York City Marathon Win​

The Swede ran the fastest second half by a New York winner since at least 2014, and his watch shows his heart rate rose by only seven beats a minute as he sped up.

​Runner Stabbed on Brooklyn Waterfront Path Two Days Before the New York City Marathon​

Katie Suarez, 28, is on life support after she was stabbed in the neck on the Shore Parkway Greenway on Friday night. Police have released her photo and want to hear from anyone who saw her on the path.

​Run Fast, Get Strong: The Incredible Benefits of Sprinting​

Discover how sprinting boosts strength, speed, endurance, and overall fitness—plus why short bursts of fast running can deliver big results for runners of all levels.

​Does Strength Training Actually Reduce Running Injury Risk?​

This article explores the up-to-date scientific evidence surrounding the effectiveness of strength training in reducing running injury risk.

​Just How Accurate Is Your Wrist-Based Heart Rate Monitor?​

A deep dive into how wrist heart rate monitors work, what affects their accuracy, and how they compare to traditional chest straps.

​The Celebrity Finish Times From the 2026 New York City Marathon​

Mentalist Oz Pearlman ran 2:37:43 to top New York Road Runners' list of 59 notable finishers, and William Goodge used the race to complete 50 marathons in 23 days.

​Ariana Grande Wrote a Note for a Stranger Finishing the New York City Marathon​

The finisher who drew it from a creator's envelope of messages had been listening to Grande's "The Way" at mile 24.

​A 24-Year-Old Runner Has Died After Collapsing in Her First New York City Marathon​

Rachel Apa, a former Bucknell field hockey player, went down in Central Park near Mile 24 on Sunday. Her father says the cause was rhabdomyolysis, a rare breakdown of muscle tissue.

​How Andreas Almgren Trained for and Won the New York City Marathon in His Debut​

Almgren, a former 800m runner from Sweden, finished in 2:06:01 and covered the second half of the race faster than the first. His training log, lactate readings, watch data and official splits show how he prepared and how the race unfolded.

​Runner Banned from Marathon for Tying Son to Waist​

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is in the books, and Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth break it all down after a huge race week in NYC. Andreas Almgren pulled off one of the most hyped marathon debuts ever and won with a big negative split. Sheila Chepkirui held off Hellen Obiri for the women’s title, and Jess McClain came back late to take second, the first American woman on the NYC podium since 2018. Michael and Jessy also cover Zouhair Talbi just missing a US Olympic quota spot, Conner Mantz’s tough day, and what the media room was like after the finish.

Quick Sprints:

• ​8 Long Run Variations To Build Endurance, Speed, And Power​
• ​Half Marathon Training Plan Database​
• ​Squats For Runners: 20 Variations To Try​

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