John Korir wins Boston Marathon

John Korir delivered a masterclass in distance running at the 2026 Boston Marathon, finishing in an unofficial time of 2 hours, 1 minute, and 52 seconds.

His performance shattered the previous course record and stands as the fifth-fastest marathon time ever recorded.

In the women's division, Sharon Lokedi utilized a late-race surge to secure her second consecutive victory in Boston.

The race was held under ideal, albeit chilly, conditions that saw several American runners post personal bests despite the competitive international field.