The 129th Boston Marathon delivered a thrilling day of elite racing on April 21, 2025, with over 30,000 runners participating and history being made on the women’s side. Sharon Lokedi of Kenya shattered the course record by more than two minutes, finishing in an incredible 2:17:22.

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After finishing second last year, Lokedi returned stronger and outkicked two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri in the final stretch through downtown Boston. Her performance marks one of the most dominant finishes in recent race memory, beating Obiri by 19 seconds and eclipsing Buzunesh Deba’s 2014 course record. Lokedi, 31, a former NCAA champion for the University of Kansas, credited her ability to hold on through Boston’s infamous hills and dig deep in the closing miles.

In the men’s race, Kenya’s John Korir surged ahead around mile 20 and never looked back, finishing in 2:04:45. With this win, he joins his brother Wesley Korir -who won in 2012 – as the first pair of siblings to win Boston. American Conner Mantz finished a strong fourth, just four seconds off the podium.

On the wheelchair side, Switzerland’s Marcel Hug added another title to his incredible resume, winning the men’s division in 1:21:34, while Team USA’s Susannah Scaroni claimed her second Boston victory in three years with a time of 1:35:20.

The day also marked a turning point for American running legend Des Linden, who officially announced her retirement from professional marathoning. The 2018 Boston champion, now 41, shared her plans to move into ultrarunning and trail races, closing the chapter on a storied career that included two Olympic appearances and a major marathon win that inspired a generation of U.S. runners.

At the Wenatchee Marathon in Washington on April 19, 2025, approximately 100 to 999 runners participated in this event, which features a fast-paced trail run along the banks of the Columbia River, through parks and bridges. Emmanuel Bussani led the men’s field with a time of 2:40:50, while Penny Parrish topped the women’s division, finishing in 3:14:38.​

In Abilene, Kansas, the Eisenhower Marathon took place on April 19, 2025, attracting runners from across the country to run through the same territory cattlemen followed when bringing their herds to Abilene on the Chisholm Trail in the 1800s. Kip Nielsen secured the men’s title with a time of 2:41:31, and Maddy Walter-Sherretts led the women’s field, finishing in 3:19:49.​

The Golden Driller Marathon in Tulsa, Oklahoma, held on April 19, 2025, celebrated its 10th annual event, offering race distances from a 5K to a full marathon along the scenic paved trails of Tulsa’s Riverparks system along the banks of the Arkansas River. Sean Handel emerged victorious in the men’s marathon with a time of 2:58:22, while Andrea Nunez-Smith led the women’s division, finishing in 2:58:19.​

In Kennewick, Washington, the Run the River Marathon took place on April 19, 2025, featuring a flat course and cool spring weather, providing runners with a prime opportunity for a fast finish time. Jesse Lang claimed the men’s title with a time of 2:35:45, and Nicole Burrup led the women’s field, finishing in 3:23:23.​

The Newport Rhode Races Marathon in Newport, Rhode Island, held on April 19, 2025, is a USATF-certified course and a Boston Marathon Qualifier, offering runners a scenic route through the city. Brett Milden secured the men’s title with a time of 2:38:18, while Reagan Olivastro led the women’s division, finishing in 2:56:38.​

At the Brew City Marathon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 19, 2025, runners enjoyed a scenic 26.2-mile course along Milwaukee’s stunning Lake Michigan shoreline. Andrew Castaldi led the men’s field with a time of 2:47:36, and Sarah Jones topped the women’s division, finishing in 3:01:04.​

The Riverboat Series continued with its Tennessee leg at Meeman-Shelby State Park on April 17, 2025. Josh Dorsey claimed the men’s title with a time of 3:47:47, and Daniela Gabrielli led the women’s field, finishing in 5:10:26.​

In Hollandale, Mississippi, the Riverboat Series held its event on April 16, 2025. Josh Dorsey secured the men’s title with a time of 3:48:29, while Daniela Gabrielli led the women’s division, finishing in 4:32:52.​

The Riverboat Series continued in Lake Chicot State Park, Arkansas, on April 15, 2025. Josh Dorsey emerged victorious in the men’s marathon with a time of 3:45:42, and Daniela Gabrielli topped the women’s field, finishing in 4:35:01.​