New York City marathon the winners of the men’s and women’s divisions will each earn six figures for edging out their competitors in the 26.2-mile race on Sunday.
The top male and female runners in the “Open Division,” which includes only professional and guest athletes, will win $100,000 in prize money, according to the New York Road Runners, the nonprofit organization that organizes the annual marathon.
The second-placed athletes in each division will receive $60,000. There are also awards for men and women who finish in the top 10 in their respective categories, based on the order in which they cross the finish line. Cash prizes for the best:
- 3rd place: $40,000
- 4th place: $25,000
- 5th place: $15,000
- 6th place: $10,000
- 7th place: $7,500
- 8th place: $5,000
- 9th place: $2,500
- 10th place: $2,000
Additional awards of $50,000 are paid to runners who break existing course records.
Additionally, the top U.S. runners in the men’s and women’s divisions will also receive cash awards in the following amounts:
- 1st place: $25,000
- 2nd place: $15,000
- 3rd place: $10,000
- 4th place: $5,000
- 5th place: $3,000
So-called “Masters”, or professional runners aged 40 and over who compete in the “Open Division”, are also eligible for cash prizes based on their finishing times.
First and second place runners win $3,000; third-place runners receive $1,000 each.
Professional wheelchair athletes also win money if they finish in the top six in their division. First-place athletes in the wheelchair division receive $35,000 each and are eligible for a $50,000 bonus if they break the course record.
In addition to handing out cash prizes, the New York City Marathon raises millions each year from tens of thousands of runners who compete on behalf of charities in exchange for participation in the race.
Since 2006, the event has raised $520 million for charity, according to the New York Road Runners.
