The greatest race in the world just delivered its most spectacular edition in decades. On Monday, April 20, 2026, John Korir won the Boston Marathon for the second consecutive year in 2:01:52 — shattering the course record that had stood for 15 years, the 5th-fastest marathon performance in world history. In the women’s race, Sharon Lokedi also defended her title in 2:18:51, with a 100% Kenyan podium. It is the first time since 1994–95 (Pippig + Ndeti) that both the men’s and women’s winners went back-to-back in the same years. The 130th edition, 30,000+ runners, and a page of history written on Boylston Street.

Table of Contents

• Men’s Results — Korir Obliterates the Course Record
• Women’s Results — Lokedi Untouchable, Historic Double
• Full Race Results
• Commemorate Your 2026 Boston Marathon with The Post Trace
• Boston Marathon All-Time Champions
• FAQ — 2026 Boston Marathon

Men’s Results — Korir Obliterates the Course Record ⭐

There is no other word for it. John Korir covered the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boylston Street in 2:01:52, erasing Geoffrey Mutai’s course record (2:03:02, 2011) that had seemed untouchable — a mark that had stood for 15 years. It is the 5th-fastest marathon time in world history. His winning margin? Nearly a minute over Alphonce Felix Simbu (2:02:47), in a sprint for second place between Tanzania and Kenya that kept everyone riveted to the end. Benson Kipruto rounds out an exceptional podium in 2:02:50. First American: Zouhair Talbi in 2:03:45 — a new American course record. Korir joins the legends: his 3rd World Major title after Chicago 2024 and Boston 2025, and his brother Wesley had himself won in Boston in 2012.

⭐ New course record (men): John Korir, 2:01:52, 2026. Previous record: Geoffrey Mutai 🇰🇪, 2:03:02, 2011 (15 years standing).

👉 Full men’s results on the official BAA website

Women’s Results — Lokedi Untouchable, 100% Kenyan Podium

Sharon Lokedi left her watch on the bus to the start. It didn’t matter. The Kenyan, who wore only her first name on her bib — a privilege reserved for past champions — made her decisive move at mile 23 and savoured the finish on Boylston Street to the roars of the crowd chanting “SHARON!” Her 2:18:51 is the second-fastest women’s performance in Boston history — only her own 2025 course record (2:17:22) is faster. Loice Chemnung (2:19:37) and Mary Ngugi-Cooper (2:20:07) complete a 100% Kenyan podium. Top American: Jess McClain, 5th in 2:20:49 — a new all-time American women’s marathon record.

⭐ Course record (women): Sharon Lokedi, 2:17:22, 2025.

👉 Full women’s results on the official BAA website

Full Race Results — 2026 Boston Marathon

The complete standings for all 30,000+ finishers of the 2026 Boston Marathon are available on the official Boston Athletic Association website, searchable by bib number, name and age group.

👉 OFFICIAL COMPLETE RESULTS — 2026 Boston Marathon (baa.org)

Commemorate Your 2026 Boston Marathon with The Post Trace

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Boston Marathon All-Time Champions

The oldest annual marathon in history (since 1897) and one of the seven World Marathon Majors. Kenya dominates the modern era. John Korir joins the very rare group of back-to-back winners in 2026, following his brother Wesley in 2012 and Evans Chebet in 2022–23. His course record of 2:01:52 ranks 5th all-time in world marathon history.

Men’s Champions (2019–2026)

Women’s Champions (2019–2026)

👉 VIEW ALL OFFICIAL RESULTS (baa.org)

FAQ — 2026 Boston Marathon

Who won the 2026 Boston Marathon men’s race?
Kenyan John Korir in 2:01:52 — a new course record (breaking Geoffrey Mutai’s 2:03:02 from 2011). It is his 2nd consecutive Boston title and the 5th-fastest marathon time in world history. Alphonce Felix Simbu 🇹🇿 (2:02:47) and Benson Kipruto 🇰🇪 (2:02:50) complete the podium.

Who won the 2026 Boston Marathon women’s race?
Kenyan Sharon Lokedi in 2:18:51, defending her 2025 title. 100% Kenyan podium with Loice Chemnung (2:19:37) and Mary Ngugi-Cooper (2:20:07). Top American: Jess McClain in 2:20:49 — a new all-time American women’s marathon record.

What is the Boston Marathon course record?
Men: John Korir, 2:01:52 (2026) — Geoffrey Mutai’s 2:03:02 (2011) had stood for 15 years. Women: Sharon Lokedi, 2:17:22 (2025).

How many runners participated in the 2026 Boston Marathon?
More than 30,000 runners started from Hopkinton for this 130th edition, organised by the BAA (Boston Athletic Association) on Patriots’ Day, the third Monday of April.

What makes the Boston Marathon so special?
It is the world’s oldest annual marathon (since 1897) and one of the seven World Marathon Majors. Its point-to-point course from Hopkinton to Boylston Street takes runners through the legendary Newton Hills and Heartbreak Hill. Qualification is mandatory — only runners who have completed a marathon under a time standard based on their age and gender are accepted — making it the most prestigious accessible elite marathon in the world.

Where can I find my personal results from the 2026 Boston Marathon?
On the official BAA website: baa.org/races/boston-marathon/results. Search by name or bib number.

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