In a heartwarming moment that captured the spirit of New York City, Yankees superstar Aaron Judge couldn’t contain his joy on Sunday as his wife, Samantha, crossed the finish line of the 2025 New York City Marathon. The 33-year-old slugger, beaming with pride, wrapped her in an epic embrace that screamed pure emotion—proving that even baseball legends have a soft spot for family victories.
Samantha, a seasoned marathoner with miles of experience under her belt, conquered the grueling 26.2-mile course through the city’s five boroughs, clocking an unofficial time of 3:32:34 and finishing at 12:43 p.m. It’s not her first rodeo; Judge has been her ultimate cheerleader in recent years, showing up to support her in the 2022 and 2023 races. Back in 2023, Samantha even played mentor to Emily Rizzo, wife of Judge’s former teammate Anthony Rizzo, sharing insider tips on everything from race-day outfits to training regimens.
“I’ve bombarded her with a million questions about the big day—what to wear, what headphones to use, her training secrets,” Emily shared with The Post that year. “We’ve even run together, and she’s been an incredible support, dishing out real-deal advice from her own experiences.”
This year, though, held extra magic for the couple. In January, they welcomed their first child, daughter Nora Rose, turning Judge into a first-time dad just in time for a whirlwind 2025. Reflecting on fatherhood ahead of his inaugural Father’s Day in June, Judge opened up about the profound impact it’s had on him.
“I want to instill those key life lessons in my daughter, be her rock, and show her the value of hard work and the little things that matter,” he said. “Being Nora’s dad? That’s the greatest title I’ve ever earned—it’s truly special.”
On the diamond, Judge wrapped up his 10th season in the Bronx with the Yankees, where he reunited one last time with Rizzo in 2024. That year, the Bombers punched their ticket to the World Series but fell short against the Dodgers in a hard-fought five-game series. Fast-forward to this October, and the Yankees made another postseason push, only to get swept by the Blue Jays in the ALDS. Toronto advanced to the Fall Classic, battling valiantly before dropping Game 7 to the Dodgers early Sunday morning.
Off the field, Judge and Samantha’s love story continues to inspire. The high school sweethearts tied the knot in 2021 and are set to mark their fourth wedding anniversary this December. Amid the highs of parenthood and the thrills of marathon triumphs, this power couple shows that true wins happen beyond the stadium lights—right in the heart of the city that never sleeps.