35 percent
of finishes in an average year had a sustained slowdown
Edition by edition, between 27% (2024) and 45% (2022), its warmest morning.
New York City’s 20–25K runs 3% slower than on the typical course.
The median finish got 7 minutes slower from the first three editions to the last three.
More early drifters here: 23%, against 12% elsewhere.
New York City’s 35%: higher than 14 of 22 other courses with three or more editions.
Of New York City finishes on 4:00 pace through 20K, 9% made 4:00, against 16% elsewhere.
All numbers5 tables
| Finishes | 746,234 |
|---|---|
| Editions | 16 |
| Median finish, average edition | 4:27:22 |
| Sustained slowdown, average edition | 34.9% |
| Second 20K more than 10% slower | 58.3% |
| Median time given back after 20K | +15:33 |
| Year | Race date | Finishes | Median finish | Sustained slowdown | At the start | Dew point | Humidity | Wind | Start time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nov 5 | 34,056 | 4:19:52 | 30.5% | 38°F | 34°F | 85% | 1.9 mph | 09:00 |
| 2009 | Nov 1 | 42,364 | 4:18:26 | 31.7% | 49°F | 47°F | 90% | 6.2 mph | 09:00 |
| 2010 | Nov 7 | 43,854 | 4:20:46 | 34.2% | 38°F | 29°F | 69% | 8.2 mph | 09:00 |
| 2011 | Nov 6 | 45,929 | 4:22:22 | 37.1% | 37°F | 34°F | 89% | 4.5 mph | 09:00 |
| 2013 | Nov 3 | 48,583 | 4:22:27 | 31.1% | 46°F | 36°F | 67% | 10.3 mph | 09:00 |
| 2014 | Nov 2 | 42,792 | 4:27:29 | 34.6% | 41°F | 27°F | 58% | 18.2 mph | 09:00 |
| 2015 | Nov 1 | 48,685 | 4:32:47 | 42.7% | 53°F | 46°F | 78% | 8.7 mph | 09:00 |
| 2016 | Nov 6 | 50,546 | 4:30:42 | 35.4% | 51°F | 41°F | 71% | 8.7 mph | 09:00 |
| 2017 | Nov 5 | 49,354 | 4:29:51 | 33.7% | 54°F | 51°F | 88% | 7.1 mph | 09:00 |
| 2018 | Nov 4 | 51,928 | 4:31:28 | 38.9% | 46°F | 33°F | 60% | 3.2 mph | 09:00 |
| 2019 | Nov 3 | 52,752 | 4:28:49 | 34.3% | 44°F | 34°F | 67% | 7.9 mph | 09:00 |
| 2021 | Nov 7 | 24,617 | 4:29:26 | 34.8% | 42°F | 38°F | 86% | 5.7 mph | 09:00 |
| 2022 | Nov 6 | 46,935 | 4:44:04 | 45.2% | 68°F | 62°F | 82% | 11.8 mph | 09:00 |
| 2023 | Nov 5 | 50,436 | 4:32:34 | 37.1% | 47°F | 45°F | 90% | 2.4 mph | 09:00 |
| 2024 | Nov 3 | 55,064 | 4:23:14 | 27.1% | 41°F | 28°F | 61% | 8.1 mph | 09:00 |
| 2025 | Nov 2 | 58,339 | 4:23:35 | 30.1% | 42°F | 37°F | 84% | 2.3 mph | 09:00 |
| Section | Pace vs. avg. |
|---|---|
| 0–5K | −7.5% |
| 5–10K | −8.0% |
| 10–15K | −6.1% |
| 15–20K | −3.5% |
| 20–25K | +1.8% |
| 25–30K | +0.7% |
| 30–35K | +7.8% |
| 35–40K | +9.5% |
| 40K–finish | +4.4% |
| Goal | Finishes | Made the goal | Sustained slowdown | Given back after 20K | Median finish | 10th–90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 14,505 | 11.7% | 28.3% | +8:30 | 3:08:32 | 2:59:39–3:23:25 |
| 3:30 | 42,340 | 7.6% | 32.7% | +11:38 | 3:41:41 | 3:31:00–3:59:01 |
| 4:00 | 67,896 | 8.8% | 37.6% | +15:26 | 4:15:10 | 4:00:35–4:36:54 |
| 4:30 | 54,416 | 6.4% | 37.9% | +18:51 | 4:48:14 | 4:32:26–5:10:46 |
| 5:00 | 35,312 | 7.8% | 40.4% | +22:30 | 5:20:58 | 5:01:45–5:44:22 |
| Pacing type | New York City | Other courses |
|---|---|---|
| Metronome | 21% | 30% |
| Gentle fader | 28% | 31% |
| Late fader | 15% | 17% |
| Early drifter | 23% | 12% |
| Cliff | 3% | 4% |
| Fast-start fader | 10% | 7% |