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New York City Marathon

The New York City Marathon is an annual long‑distance running event organized by the New York Road Runners. In 2026, the race featured a historic route change that included all five boroughs and a field of elite runners, including defending champions Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto. On November 3, 2026, runner Rachel Apa, a 24‑year‑old former Bucknell field hockey player, tragically died near the finish line while participating in her first marathon as part of the Parkinson's Champions fundraising group.

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What to know

  • 24‑year‑old Rachel Apa collapsed two miles from the finish of the NYC Marathon. Nov 3
  • She died from rhabdomyolysis, a muscle‑breakdown condition triggered by intense exercise. Nov 3
  • Rachel Apa, a 24‑year‑old former Bucknell field hockey player, died near the marathon finish line. Nov 3
  • She was running her first marathon as part of the Parkinson's Champions fundraising group. Nov 3
  • The New York Road Runners website and app provide live tracking and leaderboard features for the 2026 New York City Marathon. Nov 2

Timeline

  1. Nov 3, 2026
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  3. Nov 2, 2026
  4. Oct 31, 2026
  5. Oct 29, 2026