Man versus dog was the featured matchup when the World Series predictions contest began. But that’s unraveled thanks to the birds.

The Toronto Blue Jays, that is.

With the Blue Jays leading the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 heading into Game 6, man and dog might soon be commiserating rather than competing.

The men, Bob Nightengale and Gabe Lacques – esteemed baseball writers at USA TODAY Sports – both picked the Dodgers to win the World Series in six games. That’s impossible.

Luna, the 7-year-old Maltipoo, picked the Dodgers to win in seven games. That’s possible but perhaps unlikely with the final two games of the World Series set to be played in Toronto.

But Luna also has predicted the outcome of each game, and not with great accuracy. She is 2-3.

This contest could end with man and dog licking their wounds, and birds dancing atop their heads.

AI-assisted summary
• Week 9 results could influence whether teams become buyers or sellers ahead of the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline.
• The 7-1 Indianapolis Colts, led by Jonathan Taylor, boast the league’s top offense and will face the struggling Steelers defense.
• Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Josh Allen and the Bills, with Mahomes holding a 1-4 regular-season record against Buffalo.
• Quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy of the Vikings and Jayden Daniels of the Commanders are expected to return from injuries this week.

Week 9 is upon us, and the NFL’s Nov. 4 trade deadline is just days away.

This week’s slate of games could determine which teams are buyers and sellers with Tuesday’s trade deadline on the horizon.

Thirteen teams have earned at least five wins this season, the third-most through Week 8 since 1970, according to NFL Research. And there are no more winless clubs in the NFL after the New York Jets overcame a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter to notch their first victory of the season.

With the trade deadline around the corner, USA TODAY Sports examines things to watch in Week 9:

Cowboys among teams to watch ahead of NFL trade deadline

It’s going to be interesting to see how teams and players navigate the NFL’s looming trade deadline.

There have already been multiple trades this week alone, and more are expected to come. Will results from Week 9 persuade teams to be buyers or sellers before Tuesday’s deadline?

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones claimed last week’s loss won’t impact his team’s decision-making process, but he went on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday and described the type of player the Cowboys would go after if a trade were to happen.

‘One that loves football. Loves football. That seems trite. Why wouldn’t they be out there playing? Some do more than others,’ Jones said, per the Cowboys official website. ‘And so you’re looking for guys that just are from within, self-motivators, miserable when they don’t play well and they exude that around their teammates. That’s just a little thing called makeup right there. Now obviously you want to get a player that is in the top percentile of the kind of players that you’d like to go forward with. That has a price tag.’

Colts’ red-hot offense faces reeling Steelers defense

The 7-1 Colts are off to their best record since 2009. The Colts rank first in the NFL in total offense (385.3 yards per game), touchdowns (32) and points per game (33.8).

Daniel Jones is having a career renaissance in his first year in Indy. He ranks top five in the league in passing yards, but Jonathan Taylor is the engine to the Colts offense. He’s on pace for the running back triple crown. Taylor leads the NFL in scrimmage yards (1,056), rushing yards (850), scrimmage touchdowns (14) and rushing touchdowns (12).

T.J. Watt and the Steelers defense have underperformed this season. Pittsburgh ranks 30^th in total defense, has the NFL’s worst pass defense and ranks 18^th against the run.

If the Steelers don’t shore up their defense in a hurry, it’s going to be a long game for Mike Tomlin’s team at Acrisure Stadium.

“We make no excuses about how or why we fall short. Our job is to perform and perform at a high level and we haven’t done that. I’m excited about getting back to it,” Tomlin said this week. “Seven games or whatever doesn’t make a season. We certainly got more in front of us and more opportunities to write our story, whether it’s individuals, a component of our team, whether it’s our team in general. I think that’s our general mindset.”

Patrick Mahomes 1-4 against Bills in regular season

The regular season hasn’t been kind to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs against the Bills. Buffalo has won the past four regular-season meetings against Kansas City. Mahomes has a 1-4 regular season record against Josh Allen and company.

However, Mahomes is 4-0 against Buffalo in the postseason.

“Every single game comes down to like one play here or there that someone has to make, if that’s offense, defense (or) whatever it is,” Mahomes said of previous matchups against the Bills. “I think it comes down to players making plays in big moments and that’s worked out for us in the playoffs and worked out for them in other times.”

Mahomes enters Week 9 as a midseason MVP candidate. Mahomes’ 17 touchdown passes are tied for first in the league and his 2,099 passing yards rank second.

The Bills and Chiefs both enter Sunday’s marquee matchup with top-five offenses. Defensively, Buffalo and Kansas City rank second and third in pass defense, respectively.

The Chiefs have the NFL’s No. 2 scoring defense. Buffalo ranks second in the NFL in both pass block and run block win rate, per ESPN.

While Mahomes and Allen will garner most of the headlines, whichever defense has the better performance could be the deciding factor.

J.J. McCarthy returns for Minnesota

Is McCarthy the answer in Minnesota? The sample size isn’t large enough to accurately answer the question.

McCarthy has only played in two games since the Vikings drafted him in 2024 due to injuries. The second-year quarterback is expected to return this week from high right ankle sprain.

‘I’m ready to go,’ McCarthy told reporters this week. ‘I feel like myself again. I feel like I have those mobility things that I was concerned about going into last week and the prior weeks. So yeah, ready to go.’

The Vikings need McCarthy to stay healthy the remainder of the season to get a thorough evaluation of the QB, and because veteran Carson Wentz is out for the remainder of the year with a shoulder injury.

McCarthy has just a 58.5% completion percentage and averaged 150.5 passing yards per game, statistics well below the league average.

The Lions have won five consecutive games against their NFC North rival. Minnesota hasn’t defeated Detroit since Sept. 25, 2022.

Jayden Daniels slated to be back under center

The Washington Commanders have lost three straight games and desperately need Daniels to return from a hamstring injury. Daniels has missed three starts this year due to knee and hamstring injuries. Washington is 1-2 without its star quarterback.

“I’m good. If I’m out there I’m not even thinking about it,” Daniels said of his injuries this season. “If I was worried about something I wouldn’t even be playing. If I’m out there on the field, I’m gonna be confident in myself and my abilities to go out there and execute and play football.”

The Commanders won’t have Terry McLaurin (quad) on Sunday.

Washington has struggled to defend the pass this year and ranks 26^th in the league in pass defense. That doesn’t bode well as the Commanders face a Seahawks team featuring wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba who tops the NFL with 819 receiving yards. Smith-Njigba tallied at least eight receptions, 100 receiving yards and a touchdown catch in each of his past three contests.  

Since 2024, the Seahawks are 10-1 (.909 winning percentage) on the road under coach Mike Macdonald, the highest road winning percentage in the league, per NFL Research.

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Before we embark on our Week 10 college football viewers’ guide, we must start with a public service announcement. No. 1 Ohio State is hosting Penn State (noon ET, Fox). This is also the week of the world’s largest outdoor cocktail party in Jacksonville, Fla., which is likewise accompanied by a football game between No. 5 Georgia and Florida (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC).

We provide that information on the off chance either of those contests produces unexpected happenings as rivalry games can. But is our mission in this space to identify what we think will be the best games to watch. We therefore cannot in good conscience recommend those contests unless you have a rooting interest. We’ll look instead in further detail at these seven games somewhat farther down the rankings but should feature more evenly matched opponents.

No. 11 Vanderbilt at No. 19 Texas

Time/TV: noon ET, ABC.

Why watch: The headliner in the early window is this SEC showdown that is a major role reversal for the programs involved. The Longhorns’ improbable escape at Mississippi State last week kept their slim playoff aspirations alive. Vandy, SEC doormat no more, has a couple of quality results in the bank but could use a road victory to solidify its playoff position. Commodores QB Diego Pavia continues to generate Heisman buzz, with 20 total TDs to his credit on the season thus far. He’s sure to receive added attention from Longhorns LB Anthony Hill Jr.. Texas QB Arch Manning’s frequent adventures outside the pocket have taken their toll as he is in concussion protocol and officially listed as questionable. If he’s not available, at least backup Matthew Caldwell has had some success in his limited snaps. The Vanderbilt defense, coming off a strong outing against Missouri, is led by DB C.J. Heard and LB Bryan Longwell.

Why it could disappoint: We suspect this might look a lot like Vanderbilt’s most recent outing, a tough slog against Missouri that was challenging to behold through most of it. But the dramatic finish was the payoff, and there will likely be more fourth-quarter intrigue here.

No. 16 Cincinnati at No. 24 Utah

Time/TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, ESPN.

Why watch: Nearly forgotten after an opening loss to Nebraska, Cincinnati has rattled off seven wins in a row and played itself into the thick of the Big 12 title picture. After this week the Bearcats will only have to leave home one more time, so a victory here in SLC would be huge. The Utes would need a lot of help to win the league but hope to at least stay within shouting distance. Cincinnati QB Brendan Sorsby has tossed 20 TDs with just one pick, spreading the wealth among WRs Cyrus Allen and Caleb Goodie and TE Joe Royer. They’ll give Utes LB Johnathan Hall and DB Jackson Bennee a lot of responsibilities. Utah QB Devon Dampier was fortunately not needed as he sat out last week’s victory against Colorado with an ankle injury. IF he is not ready to return, the team will have confidence in backup Byrd Ficklin after his solid outing. Either signal caller must steer clear of Bearcats’ LB Jake Golday.

Why it could disappoint: A couple scenarios come to mind. The Bearcats could struggle with the lengthy travel and unaccustomed altitude, or the Utes’ offense could bog down as it did in their blowout loss to Texas Tech. But hopefully a #Big12AfterDark shootout will unfold, and viewers will have a reason to take advantage of the extra hour on ‘fall back’ night.

No. 18 Oklahoma at No. 14 Tennessee

Time/TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC.

Why watch: The SEC nightcap is in effect a playoff eliminator. A three-loss team wouldn’t be automatically disqualified from at-large consideration, but the loser here would face an uphill climb to get back to the top 12. Sooners QB John Mateer is still trying to regain his passing touch since returning from a hand injury, but the Vols’ secondary hasn’t exactly been airtight. A good push up front from DTs Joshua Josephs and Donovan Bailey would help them out. Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar, with help from RBs DeSean Bishop and Star Thomas, haven’t been easy to stop either. But the OU defense, featuring LB Kip Lewis and DE R Mason Thomas, surrenders just 12.5 points a game.

Why it could disappoint: It probably won’t – Tennessee’s games have tended to be close. But it’s possible that either the strength-against-strength confrontation when the Vols have the ball or the less accomplished pairing when the Sooners have possession will prove to be a mismatch. But a mismatch which way? That is hard to predict.

No. 23 Navy at North Texas

Time/TV: noon ET, ESPN2.

Why watch: The Midshipmen are riding a 10-game winning streak dating back to last season, but they embark on a treacherous November slate against the upper echelons of the American, with the annual Notre Dame showdown thrown in there as well. Up first are the Mean Green, who bounced back nicely from their lone loss against South Florida with a couple of 50+-point outings to stay in the championship hunt. This game features two of the nation’s most explosive offenses, both averaging in the neighborhood of seven yards per snap. Driving the ship for Navy is QB Blake Horvath, who has 12 TDs by land and another seven by air. When he doesn’t take it himself, the ball usually wins up with RB Alex Tecza or SB Eli Heidenreich. North Texas will counter with QB Drew Mestemaker, who has 21 scoring throws and just four picks. His top weapons are WR Wyatt Young and RB Caleb Hawkins. The defenses will have their hands full, but names you’ll likely hear a lot include Navy LB MarcAnthony Parker and Mean Green LB Shane Whitter.

Why it could disappoint: Hopefully it won’t and we’ll get the entertaining track meet these potent offenses promise. But neither team can afford turnovers, as getting stops to assist a multi-score comeback will be difficult.

No. 15 Virginia at California

Time/TV: 3:45 p.m. ET, ESPN2.

Why watch: The Cavaliers found overtime magic for the third time this season to maintain, barely, their place in the ACC driver’s seat. They now take their turn to visit the league’s new Bay Area outpost, where the Golden Bears have already shown they’re more than capable of causing chaos. Cal QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele isn’t afraid to sling it around, though protecting him has been a problem. That could mean a big day for UVa DE Daniel Rickert. Cavs QB Chandler Morris and RB J’Mari Taylor lead a balanced attack, but Morris would do well not to challenge Bears CB Hezekiah Masses, who has swiped a league-high four passes.

Why it could disappoint: How could it? Virginia games have been wild rides all season. The Golden Bears have been involved in some lopsided affairs, but most of their ACC contests have been within a score. Buckle up and enjoy.

No. 13 Texas Tech at Kansas State

Time/TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, Fox.

Why watch: The Red Raiders took a hit a couple weeks ago at Arizona State. They’re now more than a little banged up as they head to the Little Apple, where the Wildcats still have hope of salvaging their season after a disappointing start. Texas Tech QB Will Hammond sustained a season-ending knee injury in last week’s Oklahoma State win, but the good news for the Red Raiders is regular starter Behren Morton is ready to return. RB Cameron Dickey will also get opportunities to exploit K-State’s leaky ground defense. Wildcats QB Avery Johnson’s play has likewise been uneven this fall, though he has only been intercepted twice. RB Dylan Edwards remains sidelined with a foot issue, so Joe Jackson must lend as many tough ground yards as he can.

Why it could disappoint: We’ll likely know early on if it will. If the Red Raiders can take the home crowd out of it with a couple quick scores, it will probably be safe to look in on other viewing options in this window. But if the Wildcats are also able to move the ball, you’ll want to stick around.

Southern California at Nebraska

Time/TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC.

Why watch: We’re stepping outside the Top 25 for this one, but it might turn out to be the most consequential matchup of the day in the Big Ten. The participants themselves are clinging to long-shot playoff hopes, but past and future opponents of both squads will also have interest in the outcome. After a rough outing at Minnesota, Cornhuskers QB Dylan Raiola and RB Emmett Johnson delivered a clutch drive to get by Northwestern. The Trojans haven’t lacked scoring punch even in their losses with QB Jayden Maiava and WR Makai Lemon able to strike at any time, but getting needed defensive stops on the road remains an issue for the program.

Why it could disappoint: Nebraska’s offensive inconsistencies could show up again, but given USC’s defensive shortcomings this is more likely to be a back-and-forth affair. Dare we say the sneaky-good game of the night? It’s possible.

This might be the end of the line for Auburn coach Hugh Freeze.

With Sam Pittman out at Arkansas, Billy Napier finally ejected from Florida and Brian Kelly dismissed at LSU, Freeze becomes the next SEC coach facing an in-season dismissal as he winds toward the end of his third year with the Tigers.

This year has been a disaster defined by inept roster management and a punchless offense that has averaged just 4.4 yards per play in the SEC, leaving no arguments for giving Freeze a fourth season beyond his $15.4 million buyout as of Dec. 1 — and that’s chump change compared to what LSU, Penn State and others are shelling out in their coaching moves.

The only way Freeze buys more time is by taking at least three of four in November to secure the program’s first winning season since 2020. Given his flimsy job security, in fact, you can make the argument that one of those wins has to come against No. 4 Alabama in the Iron Bowl.

But this theory becomes moot if Auburn loses Saturday to Kentucky, which is unbeaten in two games against the MAC but winless in five SEC games, with three decided by 21 or more points. The Wildcats are in the conversation for the worst team in the Power Four.

With No. 11 Vanderbilt and the Crimson Tide still to come, a loss on Saturday would basically ensure that Freeze becomes the first Auburn coach since 1948-50 to oversee three losing seasons in a row. Not that he’d be around to see the year through to the finish — Auburn would likely pull the plug at some point on Sunday.

Freeze, Texas and Dabo Swinney lead the USA TODAY Sports preview of the team, game, coach and quarterback facing the most pressure in Week 10 of the regular season:

Team: No. 19 Texas

Arch Manning’s availability against Vanderbilt is in doubt after he suffered a concussion late in last week’s come-from-behind win against Mississippi State. Should he be unavailable, Texas will turn to backup Matthew Caldwell, a former Troy transfer who threw a touchdown in overtime to keep the Longhorns’ SEC and playoff hopes alive.

One-loss Vanderbilt has some wiggle room. After posting wins against LSU and Missouri, the Commodores could lose on Saturday and still earn an at-large bid by beating Auburn, Kentucky and No. 14 Tennessee.

But Texas doesn’t have that luxury. Texas will face three ranked teams this month with no room for error, needing a perfect finish to deliver on the expectations birthed from Manning’s ascension to the starting role and the first preseason No. 1 ranking in program history.

The Longhorns have not resembled that team at any point this season, starting with a 14-7 loss at No. 1 Ohio State in the opener. In the SEC, Texas lost to Florida, beat No. 18 Oklahoma and then narrowly escaped in overtime at Kentucky and Mississippi State.

There are no on-field results to suggest Texas can pull off a clean sweep against the Commodores, No. 6 Georgia, Arkansas and No. 3 Texas A&M. But there should be no questions about the team’s talent level; maybe this November gauntlet brings out the best in the Longhorns and draws a return trip to the playoff.

Game: No. 16 Cincinnati at No. 24 Utah

This is the first of several matchups that will determine the makeup of the Big 12 championship game and influence which team — or how many teams — represents the conference in the playoff.

While losses to No. 13 Texas Tech and No. 10 Brigham Young should end up blocking Utah’s path to AT&T Stadium, the Utes could upend the conference race by handing the Bearcats their first conference loss and first defeat overall since dropping the opener to Nebraska.

Cincinnati is fresh off wins against Oklahoma State and Baylor by a combined 63 points but will play on Saturday without running back Evan Pryor, a former Ohio State transfer who leads the team with 478 rushing yards on 7.2 yards per carry.

That will mean more work for quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who has thrown 20 touchdowns without an interception since the Nebraska game and joins Arkansas’ Taylen Green as the only Power Four quarterbacks with at least 1,700 passing yards and 425 rushing yards.

A loss would end Utah’s shot at the Big 12 crown but wouldn’t be fatal for the Bearcats, who could still reach the championship game with a clean finish and a Texas Tech win next weekend against BYU.

Coach: Dabo Swinney, Clemson

Clemson’s priorities shifted in the wake of September losses to LSU, Syracuse and Georgia Tech. No longer an at-large contender for the playoff, Swinney and the Tigers refocused on capturing the ACC and earning an automatic bid for the second year in a row.

But a loss to SMU has moved the goalposts once again. Now, four-loss Clemson’s goal should be to simply reach the postseason, period, against a November slate that could leave the Tigers short of at least six wins for the first time since 1998.

You can pencil in a win against Furman. Clemson should beat Florida State, which has yet to win a game in the ACC. The Tigers also play No. 17 Louisville and South Carolina on the road.

This weekend’s matchup in Death Valley against Duke feels like a make-or-break moment for a directionless program. A win would pave the way for bowl eligibility and could provide a spark that rockets Clemson through the finish line of the regular season.

But a loss would raise the odds of a losing record, which would be a shocking turn for a preseason national championship favorite while forcing Swinney to make massive changes to get the program back on track — up to and including a reshuffling of his staff and a commitment to using the transfer portal to rebuild a shaky roster.

Quarterback: Jayden Maiava, Southern California

To say that Maiava has a shot at the Heisman Trophy might sound ridiculous — he’s barely made a blip on the national radar despite some crooked numbers — but it’s not that outlandish given the opportunities that await the Trojans in November.

The numbers are worthy of Heisman consideration. Maiava leads the FBS with 10.2 yards per pass attempt, ranks third with 311.4 yards per game and ranks fifth with a 173.5 efficiency rating. He has multiple touchdowns in six of seven games and has played well in four games against Power Four teams, completing 71.3% of his throws with seven touchdowns and just two interceptions.

Another factor in Maiava’s favor is a race that hasn’t had a clear leader at any point this season. While Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza holds a slight edge over Alabama’s Ty Simpson, Ohio State’s Julian Sayin and Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia, this is as uncertain a Heisman picture heading into November as at any point in recent history.

Five conference games this month, starting Saturday night at Nebraska, will give Maiava a puncher’s chance at leapfrogging to the front of the line. USC then hosts Northwestern and Iowa, heads to No. 6 Oregon and comes back home for UCLA. A clean sweep could land the Trojans in the playoff and earn Maiava a trip to Manhattan as a Heisman finalist.

The 54th edition of the world’s biggest marathon returns to New York City, ready to test professional runners and novices alike for a 26.2-mile trek through the five boroughs of the Big Apple.

Last year, a record 55,642 runners from 137 countries participated in the TCS New York City marathon, finishing in an average time of 4:31:31.

Like last year’s race, three of the four professional winners from last year’s NYC marathon, Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands, Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui, and the women’s wheelchair winner Susannah Scaroni, return to defend their crown. Daniel Romanchuk, the winner of the men’s wheelchair race, has a shoulder injury suffered at the Sydney Marathon after an on-course collision with a spectator and will not compete.

Those winners will face fierce competition in what officials are calling the fastest race ever. The men’s field features Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, a gold medalist in the marathon at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Tokyo Olympics, making his NYC Marathon debut. Also in the field are Evans Chebet, the 2022 champion, and Albert Korir, the winner in 2021.

The female field is also strong, with 2023 champ Hellen Obiri and Sharon Lokedi, who came in first in 2022, expected to challenge Chepkirui, in what could be a podium sweep by the trio from Kenya. But look out for Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands, making her NYC debut. Hassan won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, beating Obiri, who took home the bronze, and Lokedi, who came in fourth.

The American losing streak is now up 16 years on the men’s professional side, and 2017 was the last time an American woman crossed the finish line first. first.

CC Sabathia, the ex-New York Yankees pitcher who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025, will serve as this year’s TCS New York City Marathon Grand Marshal.

When is New York City Marathon?

The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon starts at 8 a.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 2.

Start times for New York City Marathon

• 8 a.m. – Professional Men’s Wheelchair Division
• 8:02 a.m. – Professional Women’s Wheelchair Division
• 8:22 a.m. – Handcycle Category and Select Ambulatory Athletes with Disabilities
• 8:35 a.m. – Professional Women’s Open Division
• 9:05 a.m. – Professional Men’s Open Division
• 9:10 a.m. – Wave 1
• 9:45 a.m. – Wave 2
• 10:20 a.m. – Wave 3
• 10:55 a.m. – Wave 4
• 11:30 a.m. – Wave 5 

How to watch New York City Marathon

The national broadcast of the NYC Marathon airs on ESPN2 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. ET.

The broadcast will also be available live in Spanish on ESPN3. In the New York tri-state area, WABC-TV, Channel 7, will broadcast the race from 8 to 11:30 a.m. ET (also available on the ABC 7 New York App and ESPN App) with pre-race coverage starting at 7 a.m. ET. ABC will air a live two-hour show from the finish line from 3-5 p.m. ET.

Patrons can cheer on their favorite competitors, friends, and family in person from the grandstands located at West 62nd Street and Broadway. Tickets are available for the Grandstand Seating. Most of the course from mile 3 to mile 26 is open to spectators, who can find sidewalk space and watch for free.

Fans can also follow a runner’s progress via the TCS New York City Marathon App.

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New York City Marathon route

The race starts at the Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge on Staten Island before runners work their way through Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx, with the finish line at Central Park, at 67th Street on West Drive.

The official closure time of the marathon is 10 p.m. ET. Runners finishing after that time will not be recorded as official finishers but will receive finisher medals.

For those who drop out during the race, officials warn you not to go through the finish line, or you will be disqualified and barred from participating in future New York City Marathons. (In other words, don’t even try it.)

New York City Marathon prize money

Prize money is equal for men and women, and the top American finishers in the men’s and women’s races will receive $25,000. The men’s and women’s wheelchair division champions will each receive $50,000. A $50,000 bonus will be paid to the Open Division and/or Wheelchair Division race winners who break the current event record.

• 1st – $100,000
• 2nd – $60,000
• 3rd – $40,000
• 4th – $25,000
• 5th – $15,000
• 6th -$10,000
• 7th – $7,500
• 8th – $5,000
• 9th – $2,500
• 10th – $2,000

New York City Marathon course records

• Open Division Men: 2:04:58, Tamirat Tola, 2023
• Open Division Women: 2:22:31, Margaret Okayo, 2003
• Wheelchair Division Men: 1:25:26, Marcel Hug, 2022
• Wheelchair Division Women: 1:39:32, Catherine Debrunner, 2023

New York City Marathon weather

Temperatures are expected to be in the high 40s at the beginning of the race, with a high expected of 55 by mid-afternoon. There is no rain in the forecast, but winds are expected to gust up to 15 mph.