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The 2025 Boston Marathon was held on Monday, April 21, its 129th running, as is tradition, coinciding with Patriots Day in Massachusetts (USA). With more than 32,000 registered runners from 128 countries, this iconic 42.195-kilometer race follows a route that starts in Hopkinton and finishes on Boylston Street in downtown Boston.
This year’s race holds special significance as it coincides with the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, which includes tributes and historical reenactments, such as the ride of Paul Revere. Weather conditions are ideal for runners, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 16°C, partly sunny skies, and gentle winds.
Kenyan Sharon Lokedi, who finished second in the previous edition, was crowned the 2025 Boston Marathon champion with a time of 2:17:22, setting a new women’s course record, previously held by Buzunesh Deba (2:19:59, 2014). Lokedi, who had been part of the leading group since the 30-kilometer mark, pulled away in the final stretch to secure her first Boston victory.
Two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri, also of Kenya, fought for the triple but finished second in 2:17:41, 19 seconds behind Lokedi. Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw, who led much of the race, completed the podium with a solid time of 2:18:06.
It was a high-level race, with the top three finishing below the old course record, underscoring the quality of the elite women’s field in this edition.
The men’s winner was Kenyan John Korir, who maintained his impressive pace, crossing the finish line with a time of 2:04:45, which was above the course record. Koir followed in the footsteps of his brother Wesley, who won in 2012, marking the first time two brothers have won on Boylston Street.
This time, Hellen Obiri (Kenya) and Sisay Lemma (Ethiopia) were defending their Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America titles, leading a field that included 21 men under 2:09 and 17 women under 2:23. Obiri was looking to become the first woman to achieve a triple since Fatuma Roba from 1997 to 1999. However, Lemma dropped out of the race around the 27-kilometer mark.
Women’s results
In the women’s race, the leading group thinned out. At the 21-kilometer mark, Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw led with a time of 1:05:04, followed by two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri of Kenya, just a second behind. Also remaining in the lead were Sharon Lokedi, Amane Beriso, and Irine Cheptai, all crossing the checkpoint within the exact second.
In the women’s category, the race became decisive from kilometer 30 onwards. A group of four runners managed to break away, clocking a time of 1:37:40 at that point:
- Yalemzerf Yehualaw (Ethiopia)
- Hellen Obiri (Kenya)
- Sharon Lokedi (Kenya)
- Amane Beriso (Ethiopia)
All of these athletes ran the 30K below the course record pace, raising expectations of a possible new record in Boston. Behind them, Kenyan Irine Cheptai remained alone, trying to stay within striking distance of the leading group.
The previous women’s Boston Marathon course record, set by Buzunesh Deba in 2014, is 2:19:59. With the 30K split, the leaders were poised to challenge that historic record.
In the final few heart-stopping kilometers, Sharon Lokedi prevailed as the 2025 Boston Marathon champion with a time of 2:17:22, setting a new women’s course record.
Top 3 Women – Official Results:
| Position | Name | Country | Final time | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharon Lokedi | Kenya | 2:17:22 | New course record |
| 2 | Hellen Obiri | Kenya | 2:17:41 | |
| 3 | Yalemzerf Yehualaw | Ethiopia | 2:18:06 |
Men’s results
As is customary at these events, a compact group of runners formed from the start. At the half marathon, there were 15 athletes led by American Rory Linkletter, who crossed the checkpoint with a time of 1:01:52. Just seconds behind him were strong names in the elite peloton such as Sisay Lemma (winner in 2023 and 2024), Patrick Tiernan, Clayton Young, Conner Mantz and Evans Chebet.
At mile 23 (approximately kilometer 37 ), Kenyan Cybrian Kimurgor Kotut took the lead with a cumulative time of 1:49:29, leading a strong trio with Ethiopian Muktar Edris and Tanzanian Alphonce Felix Simbu, who passed with just one second difference.
The leading trio opened a gap of more than 30 seconds over their closest pursuers. Behind them were Daniel Mateiko, also from Kenya, at +37 seconds, and Evans Chebet, winner in 2022 and 2023, almost a minute behind.
The American group, composed of Patrick Tiernan (Australia but training in the US) and Clayton Young, was even further behind, already more than a minute behind the leaders.
At mile 24 (~38.6 km), Kenyan John Korir held the overall lead in the men’s race. With a time of 1:53:22 at that point, Korir built a 55-second lead over his closest pursuers, a gap that would prove decisive heading into the finish line on Boylston Street.
Behind him, American Conner Mantz and Kenyan Cybrian Kotut shared provisional second place, with Tanzanian Alphonce Félix Simbu and Ethiopian Muktar Edris just a second further back.
The pace set by Korir projected a final time of around 2:03:53, which was above the course record of 2:03:02.
At mile 25 (~40.2 km), Kenyan John Korir maintained his impressive pace, crossing the finish line with a time of 1:59:34, already with a clear lead over the rest of the field. Korir ran solo, projected to finish in a time close to 2:04:24, cementing his position as the star of the final stretch of the 2025 Boston Marathon.
Behind him, Cybrian Kotut and Alphonce Felix Simbu shared second place, 41 seconds behind the leader, while Muktar Edris was a little further back, passing mile 25 with a 1:03 lead.
Finally, John Korir was crowned champion with a time of 2:04:45, delivering a standout performance in the final kilometers, running alone to the finish line and achieving the most significant victory of his career.
In second place, 19 seconds behind, was Tanzanian Alphonce Félix Simbu with a time of 2:05:04, achieving a historic podium finish for his country. Rounding out the podium was fellow Kenyan Cybrian Kimurgor Kotut, with the same time as Simbu.
Meanwhile, American Conner Mantz achieved a solid fourth place with 2:05:08, becoming the best North American of the day, followed by Ethiopian Muktar Edris, who completed the top five.
Men’s Top 5 – Official Results:
| Position | Name | Country | Final time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Korir | Kenya | 2:04:45 |
| 2 | Alphonce Felix Simbu | Tanzania | 2:05:04 |
| 3 | Cybrian Kimurgor Kotut | Kenya | 2:05:04 |
| 4 | Conner Mantz | USA | 2:05:08 |
| 5 | muktar edris | Ethiopia | 2:05:59 |
Leaderboard and runner tracking:
https://results.baa.org/2025/
Defending champion Sisay Lemma withdraws.
Ethiopian Sisay Lemma, the 2023 and 2024 Boston Marathon champion, dropped out of the race around mile 17 (27 kilometers). Lemma, who was in the lead group at the 21K mark with a time of 1:01:53, pulled over to stretch his leg and subsequently withdrew from the race.
This surprising withdrawal knocked out one of the title favorites and changed the dynamics of the men’s peloton in the second half of the race.
Des Linden says goodbye to professional marathon running
American Desiree “Des” Linden, the 2018 Boston Marathon champion, announced that the 2025 edition would be her final professional marathon. At 41, Linden is one of the most beloved runners among the local public and has represented the United States in multiple international events, including the Olympic Games and world championships.
The announcement was made on social media before the event, generating a standing ovation and displays of affection from fans along the route. Her 2018 victory, achieved under extreme weather conditions, remains one of the most memorable moments in recent Boston Marathon history.
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