Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui are locked in to defend their titles and are among a loaded men’s and women’s elite field that were announced on Tuesday for the 2025 New York City Marathon.
The men’s race will also get a jolt of power as Albert Korir, Evans Chebet, Benson Kipruto, Deresa Geleta and Alexander Mutiso round out part of the field that all have the ability to cross the line first on November 2.
“Winning my first Abbott World Marathon Majors title in New York last year was a dream come true,” Nageeye said in a statement. “Looking forward to November, I feel even more motivated to defend my title. I know the course and am excited for the energy of the crowd to propel me from Staten Island to Central Park.”
Meanwhile, Hillary Bor and Joe Klecker have chosen the biggest stage, New York, to make their marathon debuts.
In the women’s field, Hellen Obiri and Sharon Lokedi will bring another layer of their epic battle in Boston to New York, as Gotytom Gebreslase and Vivian Cheruiyot deepen a lineup that also includes Fiona O’Keeffe, Molly Seidel, Emily Sisson and Susanna Sullivan.
“Breaking the tape at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon was a defining moment in my career,” Chepkirui said in a statement. “After two successful trips to New York City last year, I look forward to returning and seeing what I can do.”
Both 2024 wheelchair division champions return to New York as Daniel Romanchuk and Susannah Scaroni headline the men’s and women’s races.
“I love racing through the streets of New York City and there’s no better place to wrap up the year’s marathon majors,” Romanchuk said. “I ran my first TCS New York City Marathon nine years ago, and it’s been incredible to see not only my growth, but the sport’s as well. I’m grateful for another opportunity to compete with the best in the world.”
