The 2025 Boston Marathon witnessed remarkable performances as champions were crowned and records were shattered on Marathon Monday.
This year’s elite races included the traditional men’s and women’s wheelchair events, leading the way for professional runners shortly after.
In a thrilling display of endurance and skill, John Korir of Kenya emerged victorious in the men’s division, completing the grueling 26.2-mile course in an impressive time of 2:04:45.
Korir broke away from the lead pack around the 20-mile mark and maintained his lead through to the finish line, marking a significant achievement as he joins the ranks of Boston champions.
This win is particularly special as it marks the first instance of a brother of a former Boston Marathon champion winning the prestigious race; Korir’s brother Wesley Korir claimed victory in 2012 with a time of 2:12:40.
Prior to this triumph, John Korir also won the Chicago Marathon last October, establishing himself as a formidable competitor in the international marathon scene.
In the women’s elite race, Sharon Lokedi also made headlines by delivering a stunning late surge to claim the title.
The Kenyan athlete not only secured her first Boston Marathon victory but also shattered the previous course record, finishing in a swift time of 2:17:22.
The former record was held by Ethiopia’s Buzunesh Deba, who recorded a time of 2:19:59 in 2014.
Lokedi’s victory notably came against her fellow countrywoman Hellen Obiri, who had been the two-time defending champion.
In what was an intensely competitive race, Lokedi and Obiri were neck and neck as they approached the 25-mile mark, but Lokedi pulled away decisively in the final stretch to secure her spot in history.
Obiri finished strong in second place, showcasing her continued prowess in the sport.
Turning to the wheelchair divisions, Switzerland’s Marcel Hug, commonly referred to as ‘The Silver Bullet,’ dominated the men’s wheelchair race yet again.
Finishing the course in a remarkable 1:21:34, this marked Hug’s eighth triumph at the Boston Marathon, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.
Hug led comfortably for most of the race, maintaining a significant gap ahead of his competitors.
Having first won in 2015, Hug has grown into a familiar and celebrated figure on Marathon Monday, adding to his illustrious records including nine Berlin Marathon titles, six New York Marathon victories, and five wins in Chicago.
Meanwhile, in the women’s wheelchair division, Susannah Scaroni of Washington state made a triumphant return.
After a disappointing withdrawal from the previous year’s race due to injury, Scaroni showcased her resilience and determination by clinching the title again, having first won the Boston Marathon in 2023.
She finished with a time of 1:35:20, comfortably pulling away from her competitors late in the race.
The 2025 Boston Marathon also featured an impressive total prize pool of $1,214,500, with the top male and female finishers each securing $150,000.
The second and third place finishers in both the men’s and women’s divisions earned $75,000 and $40,000 respectively.
In the wheelchair division, the top prizes saw a boost for this year, with the winners taking home $50,000 each, an increase from the previous prize of $40,000.
The second and third place finishers in the wheelchair division received $30,000 and $15,000 respectively, highlighting the importance of this event for athletes of all abilities.
As a point of reference, the 2024 Boston Marathon saw Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia winning the men’s division with a time of 2:06:17, achieving the 10th fastest recorded time in Boston history.
In that race, Hellen Obiri also stood out, winning her second consecutive women’s title in 2:22:37, becoming the first female runner to achieve back-to-back victories since Catherine Ndereba in 2004 and 2005.
Last year, Hug won the wheelchair division with a time of 1:15:33, making it a record-breaking performance.
Eden Rainbow-Cooper of Great Britain made headlines by winning the women’s wheelchair division in 2024, marking her entry as the youngest winner in that category.
The Boston Marathon’s history of remarkable records continues to inspire and captivate the running community, with the recent 2025 races proving that the next generation of marathoners is ready to take the torch and break new ground.
From Korir’s family legacy to Lokedi’s record-breaking performance, this year’s event was one for the books.
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