Kenyan runner Hellen Obir won the women’s 2025 New York City marathon Sunday, besting thousands of runners in the journey across all five boroughs.

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Columbia topped the list, buoyed by strong earnings for women, a favorable job market, and high-quality healthcare. Median annual wages for women in the city—after adjusting for the cost of living—are the highest in the country at $61,778. Only 8.2 percent of women live in poverty, the eighth-lowest rate nationally.

Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the 2025 New York City Marathon professional women's race on Sunday in a record 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds, just 16 seconds ahead of runner-up Sharon Lokedi. Benson Kipruto,

Among the more than 55,000 participants were elite athletes, community champions, and many marathon first-timers, all sharing stories of determination and triumph.