Odinayev Finishes 2026 New York City Marathon
The Tajikistani runner completed the 42.195-kilometer course in 3 hours, 1 minute and 20 seconds at the 55th race.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Running
Fathullo Odinayev, a 32-year-old runner from Tajikistan, completed the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on November 1. He was the only Tajikistani athlete listed in the official results, which recorded 61,146 finishers out of 61,529 starters from 153 countries.
Why it matters
The race set a new record for number of finishers, drawing athletes from 153 countries to the five boroughs. Odinayev's finish places a runner from Central Asia among a field that stretched across the city's streets.
Odinayev completed the first half in 1 hour, 27 minutes and 36 seconds, and finished 389th in his age division. The race's full field totaled 61,529 starters, with 61,146 crossing the finish line.
The players
Fathullo Odinayev
A 32-year-old runner from Tajikistan who was the only Tajikistani athlete listed in the official results.
Andreas Almgren
A Swedish runner who won the men's race at the 2026 New York City Marathon in 2:06:01.
Sheila Chepkirui
A Kenyan runner who won the women's race at the 2026 New York City Marathon in 2:24:36.
The details
Odinayev competed under bib number 18424 over the 42.195-kilometer course, which runs through all five New York City boroughs and ends in Central Asia-linked traffic of the city's marathon route at Central Park. Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the men's race and Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui won the women's race.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: The 55th New York City Marathon was held and Odinayev completed the race.
Race Context
The 2026 edition marks the 55th running of the TCS New York City Marathon. This year's record number of finishers continues the event's growth as one of the largest marathons in the world.
Odinayev's finishing position of 1,857th overall shows the depth of the field, where the race's record 61,146 finishers placed a wide range of times on the course. Runners planning to enter future editions can see that finishing times span from the winners' sub-2:30 splits to over three hours.
The takeaway
Odinayev's result reflects how a single finish in a field of more than 61,000 athletes can still mark a personal milestone. For readers, the race's record turnout underscores how large-scale city marathons draw participation from around the world.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Asiaplus.
