Gebre Gebremarian of Ethiopia won the men 's category in the 2010 NYC marathon . Edna Kiplagat , from Kenya , won the women 's race . But a Chilean miner proved to be one of the main attractions of the race . Runners Edna Kiplagat , from Kenya , and Gebre Gebremarian , of Ethiopia were the first female and male finishers to cover the 26.2-mile course that cuts through New York City 's five boroughs . He was found dead on his way back home after finishing it.
Gebre Gebremarian of Ethiopia won the men 's category in the 2010 NYC marathon . Edna Kiplagat , from Kenya , won the women 's race . But a Chilean miner proved to be one of the main attractions of the race . He was found dead on his way back home after finishing it.