Kenyan runner Benson Kipruto edged compatriot Alexander Mutiso at the finish line to win the 2025 New York City Marathon on October 30, 2026. The victory makes Kipruto the reigning champion, and he has expressed his intention to defend his title in the 2026 edition of the race.
Kipruto's narrow win over Mutiso highlighted the depth of Kenyan distance running. The 2026 New York Marathon will offer him a chance to join the select group of athletes who have won back-to-back titles in the event's history.
