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Clear, NNW wind around 5 mph, start near 8 C climbing to about 12 C
2018 Ballot results
The datasheet
TCS New York City Marathon 2018 ballot: 105,184 applications
Mary Keitany ran 2:22:48 to win her fourth TCS New York City Marathon title, the second fastest women's time ever run on the course, on a clear November day that drew 52,704 finishers.
Applications
105,184
Ballot acceptance
15%
15,640 of 105,184 accepted
Field size
52,704
Total finishers
Results date
Feb 28
2018
Race day
Nov 4
2018
Ballot open
Jan 16
2018
Ballot close
Feb 15
2018
Time qualifier
M2:53 W3:13
Open category (18–34)
Race day weather
What runners faced on the course
Context
What made 2018 notable
Mary Keitany owned the 2018 women's race, pulling away to win her fourth New York City Marathon title in 2:22:48, the second fastest women's time ever run on the course and more than three minutes clear of Vivian Cheruiyot. NYRR opened the year with a record 105,184 lottery applications and pulled 15,640 runners through the entry drawing, an acceptance rate near 15 percent. The men raced far tighter: Lelisa Desisa held off compatriot Shura Kitata by two seconds in 2:05:59. Clear skies and a light NNW wind, starting near 8 degrees, made for fast conditions, and 52,704 runners finished across the five boroughs.
Year over year
Applications over time
Applications · 2018 → 2026
105K118K84K128K165K200K240K
'18'19'22'23'24'25'26
Qualifying
Time qualifier standards
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| Age group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 2:53:00 | 3:13:00 |
| 35-39 | 2:58:00 | 3:15:00 |
| 40-44 | 3:03:00 | 3:26:00 |
| 45-49 | 3:13:00 | 3:38:00 |
| 50-54 | 3:18:00 | 3:51:00 |
| 55-59 | 3:28:00 | 4:10:00 |
| 60-64 | 3:43:00 | 4:27:00 |
| 65-69 | 3:58:00 | 4:50:00 |
| 70-74 | 4:13:00 | 5:30:00 |
| 75-79 | 4:28:00 | 6:00:00 |
| 80-84 | 4:48:00 | 6:35:00 |
| 85-89 | 5:03:00 | 6:35:00 |
| 90+ | 5:18:00 | 6:35:00 |
FAQ
Questions about the 2018 ballot
How many people applied to the 2018 NYC Marathon lottery?
A record 105,184 applied to the general entry drawing, up about 7 percent over 2017 and a fifth straight year of growth.
What was the 2018 NYC drawing acceptance rate?
NYRR selected 15,640 runners from 105,184 drawing applicants, an acceptance rate of roughly 15 percent for the general entry drawing.
When did the 2018 NYC ballot run?
The application window opened on 16 January 2018 and closed on 15 February 2018. The drawing took place on 28 February 2018.
Who won the 2018 NYC Marathon?
Mary Keitany won the women's race in 2:22:48 for her fourth NYC title. Lelisa Desisa won the men's race in 2:05:59, edging Shura Kitata by two seconds. A total of 52,704 runners finished.
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