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Kenya’s John Korir won the 2026 Boston Marathon in 2:01:52, the fastest time in the race’s 130-year history and a course record (Boston is not a world-record course). Alphonce Simbu finished second, while Sharon Lokedi claimed the women’s title in 2:18:51.
Kenya’s John Korir won the 130th Boston Marathon in a course-record 2:01:52 to defend his title amid a fast field and tailwind, while Sharon Lokedi captured the women’s title in 2:18:51 for back-to-back wins. Marcel Hug claimed the men’s wheelchair crown in 1:16:06 and Eden Rainbow-Cooper won the women’s wheelchair race (1:30:51). The event featured the fastest field in Boston history; winners receive $150,000 plus a gilded olive wreath, with Korir earning an extra $50,000 for the course record.
A photo gallery from WBUR highlights the 130th Boston Marathon, featuring Sharon Lokedi’s women’s victory and John Korir’s defense of the men’s title, with finish-line moments, fan scenes on Boylston Street, and appearances by Chelsea Clinton and grand marshal Jack Fultz.
Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain posted the fastest-ever times by Americans in the Boston Marathon, with McClain the top American woman and Talbi finishing fifth overall in the 2026 race on April 20 in Boston.
Nike pulled a controversial 'Runners Welcome. Walkers Tolerated.' sign outside its Boston store during marathon week and apologized after online backlash; rivals Altra and Asics rolled out inclusive campaigns to appeal to casual runners, signaling a sharpened marketing battle as Nike seeks to regain leadership in the running space.
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton completed the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, 2026, finishing as thousands of runners crossed Boylston Street in Boston, with AP capturing the moment.
Nike removed a window advertisement on Newbury Street near the Boston Marathon finish line after online backlash over the message 'Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated.', a display that lasted a little over a week before being taken down, per GBH News.
John Korir won the men’s professional division in 2:01:52, setting a course record and extending his family’s Boston legacy; Sharon Lokedi topped the women’s pro field in 2:18:51, the second-fastest win ever and breaking the course record by about 2.5 minutes; Marcel Hug### won the men’s wheelchair in 1:16:06, his ninth Boston title and near the course record; Eden Rainbow-Cooper claimed the women’s wheelchair crown in 1:30:51 with a personal best; live coverage and the B.A.A. Racing App are available for real-time tracking.
Frank Marshall claims ESPN2 pulled his Boston Marathon documentary Rachel, Breathe at the last minute after rights negotiations, with ESPN lawyers allegedly telling the team to sign off immediately or the film would be cancelled; the film about marathoner Rachel Foster was slated to air around the Boston Marathon but did not appear in ESPN2's schedule, and ESPN has been contacted for comment.
GBH News provides live coverage of the 130th Boston Marathon, highlighting Eden Rainbow-Cooper’s second win in the women’s wheelchair division (personal best 1:30:51) and Marcel Hug’s ninth win in the men’s wheelchair division (1:16:06), with runner profiles, pre-race rituals, and insights into race-day events, organizers, and traditions surrounding Boston’s iconic event.
More than 30,000 runners are expected for the 130th Boston Marathon, featuring a notable lineup that includes astronaut Suni Williams, Chelsea Clinton, hockey Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, former champion Des Linden, first-time entrant Bryan Arenales, Dropkick Murphys’ Jeff DaRosa, Amby Burfoot, Laura Green, Kristine Lilly and Chris Herren, among others—many running to support charities.
The 2026 Boston Marathon features a celebrity-heavy field, including Chelsea Clinton making her Boston debut after qualifying at NYC in 2025, Matt James returning for a third Boston run, and other notable figures such as Zdeno Chára, Suni Williams, Jeff DaRosa, Chris Herren and Kristine Lilly running for charity; Harry Styles is not participating, as the race returns with more than 30,000 runners across eight Massachusetts communities.
The 130th Boston Marathon on Monday will host about 30,000 runners as the Boston Athletic Association expands the field by increasing waves to six and adding a nonbinary division, while a lineup of celebrities and notable athletes— including Bryan Arenales, Amby Burfoot, Zdeno Chara, Chelsea Clinton, Jeff DaRosa, Laura Green, Chris Herren (and the Herren Project), Kristine Lilly, Des Linden, and Suni Williams—bring personal stories, legacies, and fundraising aims to the iconic course.
Patrick Clancy, a grieving father, finished the Boston Marathon in honor of his three children who were allegedly strangled by his wife in a fit of postpartum depression. Wearing his daughter's bow and bracelets, he raised over $75,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital, where his son died. Clancy expressed forgiveness towards his wife, who is undergoing mental health treatment and has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Patrick Clancy completed the Boston Marathon in honor of his three children who were killed last year, wearing their names on his bib and items that belonged to each child. His wife, Lindsay Clancy, is facing murder and assault charges related to the children's deaths. Clancy forgives his wife and ran the marathon to raise money for Boston Children's Hospital, where his youngest son was treated before his death, raising over $76,000. He felt supported by strangers during the marathon and described his children as wonderful people who had short but good lives.