Celebrity Runners Shine at the 2026 NYC Marathon

Actors, musicians, reality stars, and public figures join the massive 60,000-runner turnout for the 26.2-mile New York City Marathon.

Published 3 November 2026

Star-Studded Turnout in New York

The iconic New York City Marathon brought together a massive crowd of 60,000 participants for the demanding 26.2-mile course. Among the sea of everyday athletes were numerous well-known figures from television, film, music, and the reality sphere.

The event saw notable personalities testing their physical endurance across the five boroughs, drawing immense crowds of supporters who lined the streets to cheer on every competitor.

Jennifer Connelly and Broadway Stars

Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Connelly successfully completed the course, crossing the finish line with an impressive finishing time of 3:40:09. She later shared that sharing the momentous day and running alongside her son was the highlight of the experience.

The theatrical community was well represented by several Broadway talents. Erika Henningsen, Jordan Litz, and Patina Miller participated in the grueling race, recording final times of 5:16:54, 3:13:58, and 3:57:46 respectively.

Actors and Musicians on the Course

Actress Kristine Froseth also tackled the course, finishing with a time of 3:53:29. Following her completion of the race, she paused for a celebratory photograph alongside fellow actor and musician Joshua Bassett.

Bassett participated to raise awareness and support for the National Alliance of Mental Illness. He managed a time of 3:36:49, noting in an earlier video update that his previous running experience was limited to a turkey trot.

More Musical Participation

Samuel Holden Jaffe, widely recognized by his stage moniker Del Water Gap, also joined the roster of runners on Sunday. He successfully completed the entire 26.2-mile test of stamina with a time of 3:53:25.

Though pop superstar Harry Styles did not lace up for this year's event due to his recent schedule wrapping up a 30-date residency at Madison Square Garden, he holds a strong reputation in running circles for his impressive times at the Berlin and Tokyo marathons.

Reality Stars and Public Figures

A group of alumni from the Bachelor and Bachelorette franchises also navigated the city streets on Sunday. Joe Amabile completed the race shortly after recovering from brain surgery for tumor removal in August, joined by fellow franchise names Matt James, Zac Clark, Greg Grippo, and Andrew Spencer.

Additional public figures spotted participating in the festivities included Queer Eye personality Antoni Porowski, Jersey Shore cast member Vinny Guadagnino, former television news anchor T.J. Holmes, and comedian Zarna Garg.

Tracy Morgan Leads the Festivities

While many celebrities chose to run the grueling course, comedian Tracy Morgan took on a different celebratory role for the occasion. He served as the official Grand Marshal of the race.

Morgan spent the day actively encouraging his fellow celebrities and cheering on the thousands of everyday New York runners as they pushed through the physical challenge.

News Overview

Numerous notable actors, musicians, reality television stars, and public figures joined the 60,000 runners tackling the 26.2-mile 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Participants such as Jennifer Connelly, Joshua Bassett, and Tracy Morgan—who served as Grand Marshal—drew significant attention as they completed the course or cheered on fellow participants across the city.

Key facts

  • The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon took place on November 1, 2026.
  • A total of 60,000 runners participated in the 26.2-mile challenge.
  • Jennifer Connelly crossed the finish line with a time of 3:40:09.
  • Patina Miller clocked in at 3:57:46, Jordan Litz at 3:13:58, and Erika Henningsen at 5:16:54.
  • Kristine Froseth finished the race with a time of 3:53:29.
  • Joshua Bassett finished with a time of 3:36:49 running for the National Alliance of Mental Illness.
  • Del Water Gap finished the race with a time of 3:53:25.
  • Joe Amabile raced after undergoing brain surgery for a tumor removal in August.