Boston 2026 - Men's Course Record, American Men's & Women's Course Record

[Fast Eddie]

A cool day in the high 40°F and a slight tailwind made for some fast times this morning at the 130th Boston Marathon.

Kenyan runners John Korir and Sharon Lokedi repeated as the men's and women's champions at the 2026 Boston Marathon, with Korir setting a new course record of 2:01:52 and Lokedi finishing in 2:18:51.

American Jess McClain was the highest‑placing U.S. woman, finishing fifth in 2:20:49. That time topped the previous record set by Shalane Flanagan in 2022. Flanagan had previously held the mark at 2:22:02.

Zouhair Talbi, formally a Morrocan, now an American citizen, delivered a landmark performance at the 2026 Boston Marathon, finishing 5th in 2:03:45 and setting a new American best, surpassing Conner Mantz's previous mark from 2025 by more than a minute.

Also, Chelsea Clinton Finished the Boston Marathon in 3:40:52—and Her Parents Presented Her Medal at the Finish Line.