NYC Marathon 2025: How much prize money do winners get? All you need to know
The 54th edition of the NYC Marathon will take place on Sunday (November 2) through five boroughs of the Big Apple. The total prize pool is estimated to be approximately $900,000, across various categories.
The winners of the men's and women's category of the New York City (NYC) Marathon 2025 will get $100,000 each (approximately ₹88,78,535), thus maintaining a equal pay parity across genders. Into its 54th edition, the world's biggest marathon will run through five boroughs of the Big Apple for a 26.2-mile trek, testing the professional runners and novices alike.
Just like the overall winners, the top American runners in men's and women's categories will get $25,000 (approximately ₹22,19,380) each while the men's and women's champions in the wheelchair division champions are going to pocket $50,000 (approximately ₹44,39,267) each. To add more to that, anyone who breaks the current event record in the Open Division and/or Wheelchair Division will be awarded with a $50,000 bonus.
There are also awards for top finishers in the Masters Division (above 40 or older). The 2025 NYC Marathon starts at 8 AM ET on November 2. The total prize pool is estimated to be approximately $900,000, across various categories.
The NYC Marathon 2025 will start at the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on Staten Island. The runners then run their way through Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx, before finishing at Central Park, at 67th Street on West Drive. The official closing time of the marathon is 10 PM ET.
Open Division (Men's and Women's) prize money
| Place | Prize Money |
| 1st | $100,000 |
| 2nd | $60,000 |
| 3rd | $40,000 |
| 4th | $25,000 |
| 5th | $15,000 |
| 6th | $10,000 |
| 7th | $7,500 |
| 8th | $5,000 |
| 9th | $2,500 |
| 10th | $2,000 |
Wheelchair Division (Men's and Women's) prize money
| Place | Prize Money |
| 1st | $35,000 |
| 2nd | $20,000 |
| 3rd | $15,000 |
| 4th | $10,000 |
| 5th | $5,000 |
| 6th | $2,500 |
Key Runners at Men's Open Division
| Name | Country | Notable Achievements/Title |
| Eliud Kipchoge | Kenya (KEN) | Marathon legend, making his NYC Marathon debut. |
| Kenenisa Bekele | Ethiopia (ETH) | Track and Marathon legend, late addition to the field. |
| Abdi Nageeye | Netherlands (NED) | Defending NYC Marathon Champion (2024). |
| Evans Chebet | Kenya (KEN) | Former NYC (2022) and Boston Marathon Champion. |
| Albert Korir | Kenya (KEN) | Former NYC Marathon Champion (2021). |
| Benson Kipruto | Kenya (KEN) | 2024 Olympic Bronze Medalist. |
| Alexander Mutiso | Kenya (KEN) | 2024 London Marathon Champion. |
| Biya Simbassa | USA | Top American contender. |
| Hillary Bor | USA | U.S. Olympian, making his marathon debut. |
| Joe Klecker | USA | U.S. Olympian, making his marathon debut. |
Key Runners Women's Open Division
| Name | Country | Notable Achievements/Title |
| Sifan Hassan | Netherlands (NED) | Olympic Champion, major marathon winner (London, Chicago, Sydney), making her NYC debut. |
| Sheila Chepkirui | Kenya (KEN) | Defending NYC Marathon Champion (2024). |
| Hellen Obiri | Kenya (KEN) | Former NYC Marathon Champion (2023). |
| Sharon Lokedi | Kenya (KEN) | Former NYC Marathon Champion (2022). |
| Emily Sisson | USA | American Marathon Record Holder. |
| Molly Seidel | USA | Tokyo 2020 Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist. |
| Fiona O'Keeffe | USA | 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Champion. |
| Gotytom Gebreslase | Ethiopia (ETH) | World Champion. |
Key Runners Wheelchair Division
| Name | Country | Notable Achievements/Title |
| Daniel Romanchuk | USA | Defending Men's Wheelchair Champion (2024). |
| Susannah Scaroni | USA | Defending Women's Wheelchair Champion (2024). |
| Marcel Hug | Switzerland (SUI) | Six-time NYC Champion, course record holder. |
| Manuela Schär | Switzerland (SUI) | Three-time NYC Champion. |
| Tatyana McFadden | USA | Five-time NYC Champion. |
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