Some of the best in the world are set to gather in New York in November for one of the most prestigious marathons in the world.
On Tuesday, the New York Road Runner’s Media team released the lineup for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon that’s set to take place on November 5. The lineup includes 17 Olympians, as well as 11 World Champions.
The women’s race includes stars such as Brigid Kosgei of Kenya and Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia. Kellyn Taylor and Molly Huddle headline the American contingent who will compete in the race.
“I’m really excited to return to the TCS New York City Marathon, my first time back at the race since 2018 and my first marathon anywhere since becoming a mom,” Huddle said in the official press release. “I think the nature of the New York course and the way the race typically unfolds suits me really well this fall, and it will be cool to head back to where my marathon career all started – on the streets of New York.”
In the men’s race, Mosinet Geremew of Kenya, along with Evans Chebet of Kenya headline the field in the men’s race. Elkanah Kibet and Futsum Zienasellassie headline the American’s that are in the decorated field.
The marathon will be broadcast on ESPN2. For the full list of athletes competing in the event, see below and be sure to visit the official site for the TCS New York City Marathon for more details.
Professional Athlete Field – Men’s Open Division
| Name | Country | Personal Best |
| Mosinet Geremew | ETH | 2:02:55 |
| Evans Chebet | KEN | 2:03:00 |
| Geoffrey Kamworor | KEN | 2:04:23 |
| Shura Kitata | ETH | 2:04:49 |
| Abdi Nageeye | NED | 2:04:56 |
| Cam Levins | CAN | 2:05:36 |
| Maru Teferi | ISR | 2:06:43 |
| Koen Naert | BEL | 2:06:56 |
| Iliass Aouani | ITA | 2:07:16 |
| Belachew Alemamehu Ameta | ETH | 2:07:55 |
| Albert Korir | KEN | 2:08:01 |
| Zouhair Talbi | MAR | 2:08:35 |
| Jemal Yimer | ETH | 2:08:58 |
| Elkanah Kibet | USA | 2:09:07 |
| Futsum Zienasellassie | USA | 2:09:40 |
| Hendrik Pfeiffer | GER | 2:10:18 |
| Nathan Martin | USA | 2:10:45 |
| Reed Fischer | USA | 2:10:54 |
| Tyler McCandless | USA | 2:12:28 |
| John Raneri | USA | 2:12:33 |
| Erenjia Jia | CHN | 2:12:44 |
| Joe Whelan | USA | 2:13:39 |
| Sydney Gidabuday | USA | 2:14:48 |
| Will Nation | USA | 2:15:12 |
| Ryan Root | USA | 2:15:22 |
| Thomas Slattery | USA | 2:15:32 |
| Andreas Myhre Sjurseth | NOR | 2:16:05 |
| Wesley Robinson | USA | 2:16:08 |
| Garret Lee | USA | 2:16:57 |
| Andrew Butchart | GBR | Debut |
| Edward Cheserek | KEN | Debut |
| Alberto Mondazzi | ITA | Debut |
Professional Athlete Field – Women’s Open Division
| Name | Country | Personal Best |
| Brigid Kosgei | KEN | 2:14:04 |
| Letesenbet Gidey | ETH | 2:16:49 |
| Peres Jepchirchir | KEN | 2:17:16 |
| Yalemzerf Yehualaw | ETH | 2:17:23 |
| Lonah Chemtai Salpeter | ISR | 2:17:45 |
| Gotytom Gebreslase | ETH | 2:18:11 |
| Edna Kiplagat | KEN | 2:19:50 |
| Mary Ngugi-Cooper | KEN | 2:20:22 |
| Viola Cheptoo | KEN | 2:22:44 |
| Hellen Obiri | KEN | 2:21:38 |
| Sharon Lokedi | KEN | 2:23:23 |
| Kellyn Taylor | USA | 2:24:29 |
| Fantu Jifar | ETH | 2:25:45 |
| Molly Huddle | USA | 2:26:33 |
| Solange Jesus | POR | 2:28:15 |
| Sydney Devore | USA | 2:31:08 |
| Marie-Ange Brumelot | FRA | 2:33:19 |
| Meriah Earle | USA | 2:34:19 |
| Joanna Reyes | USA | 2:36:23 |
