Running & Endurance Sports — 2026-11-01
The 50th running of the TCS New York City Marathon took place today, November 1, 2026, with elite runners and tens of thousands of participants navigating the five-borough course. While the NYC race dominated headlines, the Istanbul Marathon also concluded with a dramatic finish where Philimon Kipchumba caught leader Shadrack Kenduiywo late in the race. In gear news, recent reviews highlight the HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 as a top carbon-plated racing option for 2026.
Running & Endurance Sports — 2026-11-01
Race Recap
New York City Marathon (Nov 1) The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, celebrating its 50th anniversary, started early this morning with wheelchair athletes departing Staten Island at 8:00 a.m. ET and the last mass wave at 11:30 a.m.. Defending champions Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri returned to the start line to defend their titles. The event featured approximately 60,000 competitors running through sunny and warm conditions, cheered by crowds across all five boroughs. Live coverage and tracking were available via ESPN2 and LetsRun.com, with elite women starting at 8:35 a.m. ET.
Istanbul Marathon In Turkey, the 2026 Istanbul Marathon concluded with a thrilling finish. Philimon Kipchumba caught Shadrack Kenduiywo, who had held a two-minute lead at the 25K mark, just before reaching the 40K point. The men's race saw seven runners finish under 2:10, while Ethiopians swept the top five places in the women's division.
Gear & Science
HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 Highlighted in Best Carbon Plate Rankings Recent gear reviews for late 2026 have identified the HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 as a leading carbon-plated racing shoe. Runner's World testers described it as the "lightest Hoka marathon racing shoe yet," noting its street credibility following the 2025 Chicago Marathon. The shoe is praised for its efficiency, with a race-focused shape that aids in maintaining quick leg turnover.
Other reviews emphasize the Cielo X1 3.0's superior combination of stack height, softness, and rebound compared to competitors, making it a top choice for race-day performance.
Coming Up
No specific upcoming race dates for the remainder of November 2026 were detailed in the immediate research results beyond the current NYC and Istanbul events.
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