Benson Kipruto won the men’s race by three-hundredths of a second, and Hellen Obiri won the women’s race, obliterating the course record by more than two minutes.

Marathon runners are treating their races like weddings and baby showers with save-the-dates.

As a ten-year gear tester with six marathons under my belt, I’ve developed a finely tuned radar for what I will and will not need before any given long run. Distances over ten miles merit gels and my favorite hydration vest;

Kenyan distance runner Benson Kipruto won the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon in a dramatic finish on Sunday, holding off fellow Kenyan Alexander Mutiso by the slimmest of margins.

Since the New York City Marathon airs on ESPN2, they’re also streamable on internet-based cable services that carry those networks. DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV all offer free trials, which allows sports fans to watch for free.