BOSTON — Defending champions John Korir of Kenya and Sharon Lokedi of the United States repeated as winners of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21, 2026. Korir won the men's race in an unofficial time of 2:06:41, while Lokedi claimed the women's title with an unofficial time of 2:22:16. The victories came at the 128th running of the historic race.
Korir, who also won in 2025, broke away from the lead pack in the final miles to secure his win. His time was well off the course record of 2:03:02 set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011, contrary to initial reports of a record-breaking performance. Lokedi, the 2025 champion, maintained a strong pace throughout to finish ahead of her competitors.
The race conditions were favorable, with cool temperatures and minimal wind. The event featured one of the deepest professional fields in recent years, with athletes from over 100 countries participating. Both champions expressed pride in defending their titles on the challenging Boston course.
