With temperatures expected to rise to the mid- to upper 50s, the weather is ideal — if a bit on the warm side for a fall marathon — but the energy for the world’s largest road race is already palpable,

Runners have descended on New York City for one of the most famous runs around the world's most famous city. Follow along for 2025 NYC Marathon results.

Weights of any kind, including weighted vests, are not allowed on the New York City Marathon course. Again, this is probably sound advice, as we can’t think of many physiotherapists who would recommend running 26.2 miles with extra weight strapped to your torso.

Aside from the thousands of recreational runners and wheelchair athletes who are aiming for personal bests (or just endeavoring to finish), there are a handful of notable elite athletes who are expected to vie for one of the most prestigious crowns on the world marathon majors circuit.

Part of the annual route runs along National Park property. With the federal government on hiatus, there was no way to get the permit they needed to hold the race.

Eliud Kipchoge, the two-time Olympic marathon champion, is making his New York debut, and Sifan Hassan will be competing just nine weeks after winning the Sydney Marathon.