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Annie Frisbie, 29, returns to the 2026 NYC Marathon after a tibial stress fracture. She aims for a top-five finish, following her fifth-place finish in 2025. Frisbie’s best time is 2:22:00, making her the second-fastest American in the field.
Frisbie, a Minnesota Distance Elite runner, has a history of strong performances. She led the 2021 NYC Marathon early and finished seventh. Her 2025 Boston Marathon time of 2:23:21 was almost three minutes faster than her previous best. Read more culture coverage.
With key competitors like Fiona O’Keeffe and Sifan Hassan out, Frisbie sees an opportunity. She hopes to challenge for top American honors. The race starts at 8:35 a.m. ET on Nov. 1. Related: Talbi Aims for Victory in 2026 NYC Marathon.
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Returning from injury, Frisbie seeks another strong performance in NYC. Annie Frisbie, 29, returns to the 2026 NYC Marathon after a tibial stress fracture. She aims for a top-five finish, following her fifth-place finish in 2025. Frisbie’s best time is 2:22:00, making her the second-fastest American in the field.
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Runner World published this brief on October 28, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 28, 2026.
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