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The Rio de Janeiro Marathon 2025, the largest road running event in Latin America, took place from June 18 to 22, bringing together 60,000 runners across various distances and performance levels. Now in its 23rd edition, the event welcomed nearly 100 elite athletes aiming not only for podium finishes but also to challenge the course records.
Kenyan runner Josphat Kiprotich, who set the course record in 2024 with a time of 2:12:35, returned this year to defend his title. However, the competition was fierce, with rivals such as Yemane Tsegay (ETH – 2:07:17 in Barcelona 2021), Joshua Kogo (KEN – 2:08:01 in Rome 2025), Mohamed El Ghazouany (MAR – 2:09:01 in Valencia 2024), and Ederson Pereira (BRA – 2:12:29 in Seville 2024) among the favorites. Brazilian Justino Silva, a former two-time champion in Rio, was also in the race, looking to reclaim his throne.
In the women’s field, three contenders arrived with faster PBs than the current course record of 2:34:33, set by Kebebush Zewode in 2022: Zinash Getachew (ETH – 2:27:02 in Madrid 2025), Rael Boiyo (KEN – 2:29:15 in Linz 2025), and Marcela Cordeiro (ARG – 2:34:03 in Valencia 2023). Brazil’s Amanda Oliveira, runner-up last year, was also among the top favorites.
The race day was hot and humid, with temperatures exceeding 25°C (77°F) in the later stages — a factor that impacted performance across the board.
Men’s marathon results (42K)
Joshua Kogo of Kenya won the marathon with a time of 2:14:17, followed by defending champion Josphat Kiprotich (KEN), who clocked 2:15:09. Brazil’s Justino Silva rounded out the podium with a strong 2:19:34, finishing as the top Latin American athlete.
Top 10 – Men 42K
| Place | Athlete | Country | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Joshua Kogo | Kenya | 2:14:17 | 4:10/km |
| 2nd | Josphat Kiprotich | Kenya | 2:15:09 | 4:12/km |
| 3rd | Justino Silva | Brazil | 2:19:34 | 4:20/km |
| 4th | Ederson Pereira | Brazil | 2:21:36 | 4:24/km |
| 5th | Vitor Silva | Brazil | 2:23:38 | 3:52/km |
| 6th | Givaldo Sena | Brazil | 2:24:06 | 4:29/km |
| 7th | Naisson Pinheiro | Brazil | 2:24:06 | 3:52/km |
| 8th | Gean Santos | Brazil | 2:25:53 | 3:55/km |
| 9th | Alexandre Pastorello | Brazil | 2:26:13 | 4:33/km |
| 10th | Fabrício Santos | Brazil | 2:31:55 | 4:05/km |
Leaderboard and live tracking – Men
Women’s marathon results (42K)
Zinash Getachew of Ethiopia fulfilled expectations and took first place with a time of 2:34:57, just shy of the course record. Amanda Oliveira (BRA) finished second once again, clocking 2:39:17, and Naum Jepchirchir (KEN) completed the podium with 2:39:45. Five Brazilian runners placed in the top 7.
Top 7 – Women 42K
| Place | Athlete | Country | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Zinash Getachew | Ethiopia | 2:34:57 | 4:10/km |
| 2nd | Amanda Oliveira | Brazil | 2:39:17 | 4:17/km |
| 3rd | Naum Jepchirchir | Kenya | 2:39:45 | 4:18/km |
| 4th | Rael Boiyo | Kenya | 2:43:11 | 4:23/km |
| 5th | Rejane Silva | Brazil | 2:45:37 | 4:27/km |
| 6th | Senara Silva | Brazil | 2:53:48 | 6:23/km |
| 7th | Jéssica Pereira | Brazil | 2:57:33 | 6:32/km |
Leaderboard and live tracking – Women
Men’s half marathon results (21K)
Bayelign Teshager of Ethiopia dominated the half marathon with a blazing time of 1:02:49 (2:59/km pace). Kenyans Nicolas Kosgei and Luke Kiprop completed the podium. Brazil’s Fábio Correia had an excellent performance, finishing fourth in 1:03:25.
Top 10 – Men 21K
| Place | Athlete | Country | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bayelign Teshager | Ethiopia | 1:02:49 | 2:59/km |
| 2nd | Nicolas Kosgei | Kenya | 1:03:13 | 3:00/km |
| 3rd | Luke Kiprop | Kenya | 1:03:21 | 3:00/km |
| 4th | Fábio Correia | Brazil | 1:03:25 | 3:00/km |
| 5th | Giovane dos Santos | Brazil | 1:04:47 | 3:04/km |
| 6th | Wilson Maina | Kenya | 1:05:49 | 3:08/km |
| 7th | José Junior | Brazil | 1:06:35 | 3:09/km |
| 8th | Vagner Noronha | Brazil | 1:07:35 | 3:13/km |
| 9th | José Silva | Brazil | 1:07:42 | 3:12/km |
| 10th | Melquisedec Ribeiro | Brazil | 1:07:45 | – |
Women’s half marathon results (21K)
Kenyan runner Winnie Kimutai claimed the women’s half marathon title with a time of 1:07:51. Her teammate Vibian Chepkurui was second in 1:11:16. Brazilian Franciane Moura secured third place in 1:16:34, followed closely by several compatriots. Argentine Marcela Cordeiro placed seventh with 1:19:31.
Top 10 – Women 21K
| Place | Athlete | Country | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Winnie Kimutai | Kenya | 1:07:51 | 3:13/km |
| 2nd | Vibian Chepkurui | Kenya | 1:11:16 | 3:23/km |
| 3rd | Franciane Moura | Brazil | 1:16:34 | 3:38/km |
| 4th | Jéssica Soares | Brazil | 1:16:56 | 3:39/km |
| 5th | Kleidiane Jardim | Brazil | 1:17:12 | 3:39/km |
| 6th | Larissa Quintão | Brazil | 1:18:39 | 3:44/km |
| 7th | Marcela Cordeiro | Argentina | 1:19:31 | 3:46/km |
| 8th | Anastacia Pereira | Brazil | 1:20:08 | 3:48/km |
| 9th | Marina Richwin | Brazil | 1:20:32 | 3:49/km |
| 10th | Mariana Luchezi | Brazil | 1:23:04 | 3:56/km |
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