Overview
- John Korir, who defended his title Monday, won the men’s race in 2:01:52 to break Geoffrey Mutai’s 2011 course record.
- Alphonce Simbu took second in 2:02:47 and Benson Kipruto was third in 2:02:50, with both men finishing under the old Boston mark.
- Sharon Lokedi retained the women’s crown in 2:18:51, the second-fastest women’s time on the course, ahead of Loice Chemnung and Mary Ngugi‑Cooper.
- Race officials cited cool, cloudy weather and a light tailwind, and about 30,000 runners took part as the winners each earned $150,000, with Korir adding a $50,000 record bonus.
- The performances fit a broader trend of faster marathons worldwide, with Boston’s prestige heightened by records achieved on a rolling route known for Newton’s and Heartbreak Hill.