History was made once again at the Mastercard New York Mini 10K, as more than 10,000 women finished the 2026 edition for the first time in the event’s 54-year history. What began in 1972 as the world’s original women-only road race with just 72 finishers has grown into one of the sport’s most iconic celebrations of women’s running— bringing together elite athletes, first-time runners, longtime “Crazylegs”—women who have 15+ finishes, and the next generation of women runners, including alumnae of NYRR Run for the Future.
The historic morning featured not one but two records—not only did the event break the record number of finishers, but Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich shattered the event record in her Mastercard New York Mini 10K debut, breaking the tape with a time of 30:07— the fastest women’s 10K ever run on American soil. While new to the event, Ngetich is no stranger to the distance, coming into Saturday’s race with the 10K world record time of 28:46.
In the professional wheelchair division, Tatyana McFadden earned her first-ever Mini 10K title, adding another remarkable accomplishment to her storied career, which includes six TCS New York City Marathon and three United Airlines NYC Half titles. McFadden, Ngetich, and top American finisher in the open division Emily Venters joined Ali Feller and Aisha Praught-Leer for a special edition of NYRR Set the Pace Presented by Peloton after the race.
The celebration extended beyond the adult race, as nearly 600 girls took part in the 10th running of the Girls Run on Saturday. From the pros to the next generation of runners, the day reflected the enduring power of women’s running and the important role women and girls have in the sport. Browse the gallery below to relive some of the most memorable moments from this record-breaking day.
