John Korir surged into the lead around the 20-mile point, just before Heartbreak Hill, and never looked back, finishing in 2:01:52 to break the course record. Alphonce Felix Simbu of Tanzania finished second in 2:02:47, and all three top men were faster than the previous course record. Sharon Lokedi won the women's race in 2:18:51, defending her title, though her time was slightly behind her record-setting time from last year. Lokedi led a Kenyan sweep of the top four spots in the women's race, with Loice Chemnung, Mary Ngugi-Cooper, and Mercy Chelangat following her across the finish line.
The fastest field in Boston Marathon history was assembled this year, according to multiple reports. Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain ran the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon, both finishing fifth. Talbi was the top American runner, finishing in 2:03:45. Annie Frisbie, Emily Sisson, and Carrie Elwood also finished in the top 10.
I'm just so happy. I can't believe it. I'm so grateful to be here and to be able to do this.
In the wheelchair races, Eden Rainbow-Cooper won the women's race, according to multiple reports. Marcel Hug won the men's wheelchair race in 1:16:06, as reported by multiple sources.
Acts of sportsmanship highlighted the race. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Aaron Beggs and Robson De Oliveira helped a collapsed runner, Ajay Haridasse, finish the race. Beggs described it as instinct, while De Oliveira, who was on track for a personal best when he stopped, said runners take care of each other. Haridasse expressed gratitude, calling the two his heroes.
It was just instinct. I saw him fall and I knew I had to help.
Human interest stories also emerged. According to BBC Sport, Calli Hauger-Thackery ran the Boston Marathon in 2:43 while 22 weeks pregnant, describing her joy and gratitude. According to Daily Mail - News, Chelsea Clinton ran the marathon in 3:40 under the pseudonym Margaret Chase Smith, explaining that Smith was a trailblazer for women in politics.
A Nike sign reading 'Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated' in its Newbury Street store was taken down after backlash. A Nike spokesperson said, 'We are aware of the sign and it has been removed. It does not reflect our values.'
We are runners. We take care of each other.
The Boston Red Sox wore 'Boston' jerseys on Patriots' Day and had bombing survivors yell 'Play Ball!', according to multiple reports.
Security was heightened due to the war in Iran, but no specific threats were identified, according to FBI Special Agent in Charge Ted Docks. 'There are no specific threats to the Boston Marathon, but we are taking all necessary precautions,' Docks said.
I'm so grateful to those two guys. They are my heroes.
An estimated 30,000 racers participated in the 130th edition of the Boston Marathon. The race is being broadcast on WCVB Channel 5 in Boston until 8 p.m. ET and live on ESPN2 until 12:30 p.m. ET.
Unconfirmed reports from research suggest that John Korir repeated as men's champion in the 2026 Boston Marathon and Sharon Lokedi repeated as women's champion, but these claims have not been verified.
We are aware of the sign and it has been removed. It does not reflect our values.
I ran as Margaret Chase Smith because she was a trailblazer for women in politics.