Boston Marathon 2026: Full list of winners from all eight divisions in men's, women's Elite Race
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- This year's forecasts call for comfortable marathon weather. It should be around 8C ( in the high 30s and low 40s) at the start in Hopkinton, rising to 13C (the mid-50s) as the runners make their way toward Copley Square.
2026 Boston Marathon race, Live updates, Results, Highlights
Sharon Lokedi Goes Back-to-Back, Wins Woman’s 2026 Boston Marathon
Boston, MA — Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi successfully defended her title, winning the women’s race at the 2026 Boston Marathon on Monday in a time of 2:18:51.The 32-year-old became the first woman to win back-to-back Boston titles since 2015, adding to her victory in 2025. This marks her third major marathon win, following her breakthrough victory at the 2022 New York City Marathon.
John Korir Wins Man’s Boston Marathon 2026 Title
Kenya’s John Korir produced a stunning performance on Monday, successfully defending his 2025 title and smashing the Boston Marathon course record with a winning time of 2:01:52 at the 2026 edition.
Korir ran a near-perfect race over the historic 26.2-mile course, breaking Geoffrey Mutai’s long-standing course record of 2:03:02 set in 2011 by more than a minute. His remarkable time marks the first sub-2:02 performance in Boston Marathon history.
John Korir Eyes Back-to-Back Titles in Boston
With less than five miles remaining, John Korir is firmly in control at the front of the professional men’s race, putting himself in position to repeat his 2025 victory. He continues to hold a steady lead as the chase pack works to close the gap in the final stretch.
A win today would add another chapter to a remarkable family legacy—his brother, Wesley Korir, famously won the race in 2012.
Sam Chelanga Making Moves at 30K, Galen Rupp Close Behind
At the 30K mark, Sam Chelanga is running in 26th place and tracking a projected finish of 2:07:45. In his first marathon since 2025, he’s putting together a strong performance and is currently on pace for a U.S. Masters best.
Not far behind, Galen Rupp sits roughly 30 seconds back, keeping Chelanga within striking distance as the race heads into its decisive stages.
Carrie Ellwood Leads Women Through Halfway Mark
The women reach the halfway point with the pace still holding strong. Carrie Ellwood 🇺🇸 leads the field through the half marathon in 1:11:02, setting a confident tone at the front.
The lead pack remains tightly grouped, with roughly 14 to 15 runners still in contention as the race begins to take shape heading into the second half.
Eden Rainbow-Cooper Wins Women’s Wheelchair Race at 2026 Boston Marathon
Great Britain’s Eden Rainbow-Cooper captured her second Boston Marathon title, winning the women’s wheelchair division on Monday, April 20, 2026.Rainbow-Cooper delivered a dominant performance, finishing the race with an unofficial time of 1:30:51. The victory marks her second win in Boston, having previously become the first British woman to win the wheelchair division in 2024.
Marcel Hug Triumphs wins Men’s Wheelchair Race at the Boston Marathon
Marcel Hug storms to victory in the Men’s Wheelchair race, delivering another dominant performance on the streets of Boston. A commanding effort from start to finish caps off an incredible day for the Swiss star
Lead Women Go Out Fast, Hall Guides Large Front Pack
The lead women blaze through the opening 5K in 16:43, putting them on a projected finishing pace of 2:20:47. It’s a confident and committed start, with the tempo already stretching the field early on.
A sizeable lead group of around 19 runners has formed, and notably, about half of them are American 🇺🇸. Sara Hall is at the front, calmly guiding the pack as they settle into this ambitious early rhythm.
During Pro men and women race to Copley Square
CJ Albertson Sets the Early Pace at 5K
CJ Albertson takes control of the race in the opening stages, leading the field through the first 5K checkpoint in approximately 14:19. He looks smooth and composed out front, establishing an assertive early rhythm as the rest of the pack begins to stretch out behind him.
With the tempo already honest this early on, Albertson is clearly intent on setting the tone for the race and testing the field from the very beginning.
Talbi, Pfeiffer, and Linkletter Break Away Early as Pfeiffer Takes the Lead
Zouhair Talbi 🇺🇸, Hendrick Pfeiffer 🇩🇪, and Rory Linkletter 🇨🇦 surge ahead with an aggressive early move, opening up a gap of about nine seconds over the chasing pack as they set the pace.
Hendrick Pfeiffer then edges to the front, taking control of the leading trio.
The Women's Pro Field is underway! Stay tuned for updates!
The elite women’s race at the 2026 Boston Marathon has officially started. Stay tuned for live updates and results!
Tony Reed to Fire Starting Gun for Wave 1 of 2026 Boston Marathon
Tony Reed, co-founder of the National Black Marathoners Association, will fire the starting gun for Wave 1 on Monday.Reed’s group has supported African American runners at the Boston Marathon since 2014, growing from just 10 participants to over 120 this year. The organization aims to promote distance running for better mental and physical health and to create role models in the Black community.
Reed has run 132 marathons worldwide but has never run Boston himself. Now 70, he says he may still attempt it after turning 71 next year — once the grandkids are taken care of.
The 2026 Boston Marathon is officially underway, with the men's professional wheelchair division starting at 9:06 a.m. In the men's race, Switzerland’s Marcel Hug, the eight-time winner and defending champion, is the clear favorite, with American standout Daniel Romanchuk expected to challenge him.
On the women’s side, defending champion Susannah Scaroni of the United States is not competing this year as she is expecting a baby. Five-time Boston Marathon champion Tatyana McFadden is among the top favorites to take the title.
How to stream 2026 Boston Marathon Live Today, TV channel
- Date: Monday, April 21
- TV channel: ESPN2 (national), WCVB (local), TSN/RDS (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo
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