Marathon world record progression Kelvin Kiptum during his world record run at the 2023 Chicago marathon with 2:00:35 Mary Keitany during her women-only world record run at the 2017 …

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Dec 9, 2025 · Here’s all you need to know about the marathon world record and the world’s fastest marathon times runners. We’ve got lists of the out-right fastest marathons, including …

See the men's marathon record progression. The current women's marathon world record is held by Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya. She shocked the running world by smashing the record on …

Jan 27, 2025 · We discuss the new men's marathon world record and give you a detailed analysis of Kelvin Kiptum’s marathon world record performance at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.

Nov 1, 2024 · Explore the history and legacy of the marathon, the 42.195km endurance challenge that has captivated the world of athletics for over a century.

Aug 9, 2024 · Howard Calvert takes a look at how marathon times are inching towards the elusive sub-2 hour mark. For those who’ve run a marathon, you’ll know that those 26.2 miles delivers …

May 27, 2025 · Chicago and other World Marathon Majors attract top tier elites for the large prize purse and the flat courses add to the potential for record breaking times. In fact, London and …

The Berlin Marathon, for example, is unquestionably the queen of record-breaking races: its ultra-flat course (just 73m of elevation), the cool September weather, and precise organization …

Oct 13, 2024 · Chepngetich went out in 64:16 for the half -- the #5 half marathon time ever -- and came back in 65:40 to take almost two minutes off Tigst Assefa's 2:11:53 world record from …

Dec 3, 2024 · Discover the fascinating history of marathon world records! From the origins of the 26.2-mile race to the fastest times ever run, this guide takes you on a journey through the …

Jan 13, 2025 · The fastest marathon runners in history, such as Eliud Kipchoge, who set the world record at 2:01:39 in the 2018 Berlin Marathon, and Brigid Kosgei, who broke the women’s …

Oct 8, 2023 · Kelvin Kiptum’s world marathon record of 2:00:35 set in Chicago last year has been ratified. Kenya’s Kiptum became the first athlete to break 2:01 in a record-eligible marathon, …

Oct 9, 2023 · The 23-year-old Kenyan shattered Eliud Kipchoge’s marathon world record on Sunday 8 August with a time of 2:00:35. Olympics.com analyses the performances side by side.

World records in the marathon are ratified by World Athletics, the international governing body for the sport of athletics.

Apr 2, 2024 · The current Marathon World Record for men is 2:01:39, set by Eliud Kipchoge in 2018. In the world of long-distance running, the Marathon World Record is the ultimate goal …

Marathon World Records (men) Getting Closer to under two hours An official sub-2 hour marathon appears to be getting closer to reality (see our poll about it). In the 2023 Chicago marathon …

Kelvin Kiptum runs a world record of 2:00:35 to win the Chicago Marathon (© Getty Images) Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum became the first athlete to break 2:01 in a record-eligible marathon, …

Feb 6, 2024 · It’s officially official: Kelvin Kiptum is the marathon world record holder. World Athletics announced on Tuesday that it has ratified Kiptum’s winning time of 2:00:35 from the …

Dec 16, 2024 · It’s now official—Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich has rewritten the history books. Her world record-setting time of 2:09:56, achieved at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, …