Weekly roundup · 26 Oct–1 Nov 2026

Running news, 26 Oct–1 Nov

Almgren wins New York on debut, an Istanbul course record and the Rotterdam deadline

Three things worth knowing from the running world, 26 October–1 November, in two minutes.

Results

Almgren wins New York on his debut, Chepkirui takes a second title

Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the New York City Marathon on 1 November in 2:06:01 in his first ever marathon, 13 seconds ahead of Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa, with defending champion Benson Kipruto fourth. Sheila Chepkirui won the women's race in 2:24:36 for her second New York title, and American Jessica McClain beat defending champion Hellen Obiri to second by a second, the first US woman in the top three since 2018. The 2027 race is expected on Sunday 7 November, not yet confirmed.

Read the full story on World Athletics

Results

A new course record at the Istanbul Marathon

Kenya's Philimon Kipchumba won the Istanbul Marathon on 1 November in 2:08:45, taking 59 seconds off the course record Daniel Kibet set in 2019. Ethiopia's Kasanesh Baze won the women's race in 2:24:41, leading an all-Ethiopian top three. The race starts on the Asian side of the city and crosses the Bosphorus into Europe, and 2027 entries aren't open yet.

Read the full story on Marathon Handbook

Entering races

Rotterdam 2027: pre-registration closes on Tuesday 3 November

Pre-registration for the 2027 Rotterdam Marathon (Sunday 11 April 2027) closes at 10:00 Dutch time on Tuesday 3 November. Pre-registering is free and gets you a personal link. Places then go first come, first served when registration opens on 4 November. The race weekend also has shorter events, including a quarter marathon.

Read the full story on NN Marathon Rotterdam

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