John Korir Shatters Boston Marathon Course Record, Sharon Lokedi Repeats
Kenya’s John Korir defended his title and set a new Boston Marathon course record on Monday, April 20, 2026, in the 130th running of the race. Sharon Lokedi also repeated as women’s champion, underlining Kenya’s continued dominance in the historic 26.2-mile event from Hopkinton to Boston under perfect spring conditions.