Boston, September 5, 2025
News Summary
Kenyan runner Sharon Lokedi achieved a remarkable feat at the Boston Marathon by breaking the women’s course record with a time of 2:17:22, surpassing the previous record of 2:19:59. The event, held on Patriots’ Day, saw over 30,000 participants, showcasing impressive performances including John Korir’s win in the men’s category with a time of 2:04:45. The marathon continues to be a celebrated tradition in Boston, attracting elite runners and enthusiastic spectators alike.
Boston — Kenyan runner Sharon Lokedi broke the women’s course record at the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21, 2025, finishing in 2:17:22. The time lowered the previous course mark of 2:19:59 set by Buzunesh Deba in 2014. On the men’s side, Kenyan John Korir won the race with a finishing time of 2:04:45.
Key results and race overview
The 2025 Boston Marathon drew more than 30,000 runners and followed the traditional Patriots’ Day schedule. The race covered the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles, beginning in Hopkinton and finishing on Boylston Street in Boston, with the official finish area located in Copley Square. Sharon Lokedi’s course record and John Korir’s victory were the headline results of the day.
Timing, schedule and logistics
The event began early in the morning with a military march at 6:00 a.m. ET, followed by staged starts for wheelchair and professional divisions. Full start times (all times ET):
- 6:00 a.m.: Military march
- 9:06 a.m.: Men’s wheelchair
- 9:09 a.m.: Women’s wheelchair
- 9:30 a.m.: Handcycles & Duos
- 9:37 a.m.: Professional men
- 9:47 a.m.: Professional women
- 9:50 a.m.: Para athletics division
- 10:00 a.m.: Wave 1
- 10:25 a.m.: Wave 2
- 10:50 a.m.: Wave 3
- 11:15 a.m.: Wave 4
Participants are grouped into waves based on pace. Spectators and family members were able to follow individual runners via the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) app and the BAA website using bib numbers.
Notable competitors and context
Both 2024 champions returned to compete in 2025. Sisay Lemma aimed to defend his men’s title after a 2024 winning time of 2:06:17. Hellen Obiri sought a historic achievement as she tried to become the first woman since Fatuma Roba (1997–1999) to win three consecutive Boston Marathons. Sharon Lokedi entered the race with strong credentials, having won the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon and finished second at the 2024 Boston Marathon.
Additional race details
The race took place on Patriots’ Day, a Massachusetts holiday that commemorates the first battles of the American Revolution and is observed in seven states: Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Organizers reported partly cloudy conditions with a high near 60°F; rain was forecast for later in the evening and did not affect the race itself.
Wheelchair and handcycle divisions included regional entrants; approximately 80 competitors from Vermont participated in various categories. In the handcycle division, Edie Perkins of Vermont finished second with a time of 1:42:57.
Historical and organizational notes
The Boston Athletic Association maintains an official record of winners dating back to the inaugural race in 1897. The 2025 race continued the long-standing course from Hopkinton to Boston and carried the same traditions of staged starts and wave assignments used to manage large participant fields.
Broadcast and local coverage
Local television coverage began early in the morning at 4:00 a.m. ET, with national television coverage scheduled from 9:00 a.m. ET to 12:30 p.m. ET.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2025 Boston Marathon?
The women’s race was won by Sharon Lokedi of Kenya in 2:17:22, a new course record. The men’s winner was John Korir of Kenya in 2:04:45.
When and where was the 2025 Boston Marathon held?
The race took place on Monday, April 21, 2025, beginning in Hopkinton and finishing on Boylston Street at Copley Square in Boston. The event was the 129th running of the Boston Marathon and was held on Patriots’ Day.
What was the new women’s course record?
The new course record for the women’s division is 2:17:22, set by Sharon Lokedi. The previous record was 2:19:59, set in 2014.
How many people ran the 2025 race?
More than 30,000 runners took part across all divisions and waves.
How can spectators track runners?
Spectators can track participants through the Boston Athletic Association app and the BAA website using the runner’s bib number.
Quick reference table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, April 21, 2025 (Patriots’ Day) |
| Edition | 129th Boston Marathon |
| Women’s winner | Sharon Lokedi (Kenya) — 2:17:22 (course record) |
| Men’s winner | John Korir (Kenya) — 2:04:45 |
| Previous women’s course record | Buzunesh Deba — 2:19:59 (2014) |
| Start location | Hopkinton |
| Finish location | Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston |
| Distance | 26.2 miles |
| Approximate participants | Over 30,000 runners |
| Weather | Partly cloudy, high near 60°F; rain expected later in the evening |
| Notable regional entry | ~80 competitors from Vermont; Edie Perkins finished second in handcycle (1:42:57) |
| Broadcast window | Local coverage began 4:00 a.m. ET; national coverage scheduled 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET |
| Official historical records | Boston Athletic Association maintains winners list dating to 1897 |
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Additional Resources
- AOL: Boston Marathon 2025 Date
- Wikipedia: Boston Marathon
- Outside Online: Boston’s New Rules
- Google Search: Boston Marathon 2025
- Runner’s World: Boston Marathon Qualifying Races
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Marathon
- Citius Mag: 2025 Boston Marathon Recap
- Burlington Free Press: Vermonter’s Boston Marathon Results
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