Back to back Champion John Korir sets a new course record (2:01:52).
He continues to contribute his winnings towards the Transcend Talent Academy in Cherangany, Kenya. John and his brother, 2012 Boston Marathon Champion, Wesley Korir continue to change lives.
Congratulations to a record-setting Marathon Weekend
The top 3 B.A.A. High Performance men were Murphy Smith: 2:08:52 (under previous B.A.A. record); Robert Mirada: 2:09:40 (also under previous BAA record); and, Barry Keane: 2:13:01, winning the overall team competition by 26 minutes.
Top 3 women: Courtney Hawkins: 2:49:30; Mikaela Lucki: 2:54:07; Lauren Cummings: 2:54:53.
Karolyn Bowley placed 2nd in the women’s 55-59 age group.
The club had 115 finishers in the marathon and 164 in the 5K.
Great things come in “3s”
Congratulations to Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia, and her team, for her Marathon World Record #3 at London last Sunday.
2023 BMW Berlin Marathon: Set the women’s world record - 2:11:53;
2025 TCS London Marathon: women’s-only world record - 2:15:50;
2026 TCS London Marathon: Lowered her own women’s-only record to 2:15:41.
Congratulations to the 2026 TCS London Marathon champions and every finisher: 🇬🇧 Sabastian Sawe, 1:59:30 (men’s world record) Tigst Assefa, 2:15:41 (women-only world record) Marcel Hug, 1:24:13 Catherine Debrunner, 1:38:29
Yomif Kejelcha, who also broke the 2-hour barrier in 1:59:41, finished 2nd in his marathon debut.
Congratulations to London Marathon Events CEO Hugh Brasher and the LME Team for delivering a historic race.
The 130th Boston Marathon, Presented by Bank of America Champions!
Marcel Hug: 1:16:06
Eden Rainbow-Cooper: 1:30:51
Sharon Lokedi: 2:18:51
John Korir: 2:01:52 *Course Record
1976 Boston Marathon champion Jack Fultz is the honored Grand Marshal of the 2026 Boston Marathon, celebrating the 50th anniversary of his iconic “Run for the Hoses” victory.
The @fairmontcopley is illuminated with unforgettable moments from the Boston Marathon’s 130-year history, presented by Bank of America!!
For every emoji sent, Bank of America will donate $1 to participating charity programs.
We honor and remember the life and legacy of Bob Hall — the pioneer whose impact on the Boston Marathon and the sport of wheelchair racing will never be forgotten.
In 1975, Bob made history by becoming the first officially recognized wheelchair finisher of the Boston Marathon, forever changing what inclusion and determination look like on this course. His courage and vision helped open the doors for generations of athletes, shaping the race into what it is today.
His legacy lives on in every athlete who lines up in Hopkinton and every story of perseverance that unfolds along the course.
Rest in peace, Bob. Your influence will continue to inspire for miles to come.
