The world's oldest annual marathon held every Patriots Day. One of the six World Marathon Majors running from Hopkinton through Heartbreak Hill to Copley Square in Boston.
Boston Marathon 2026 features an elite field rated 92/100, with Benson Kipruto 🇰🇪 emerging as the clear frontrunner at 40.8% win probability. With a projected finish of ~2:06:39, this could be a statement performance. John Korir trails at 33.4% and will need a tactical masterclass to contend.
The primary battle is between Benson Kipruto and John Korir, separated by just 7.4 percentage points. Kenya 🇰🇪 has 2 athletes in the top 3, adding tactical depth to their campaign. Sisay Lemma 🇪🇹 at 25.6% is the dark horse — capable of disrupting if the leaders neutralize each other.
Conditions of Partly cloudy at 12C are near-ideal for endurance performance. Headwind 12 km/h may factor into pacing strategy, particularly in the second half. No major weather-related disruptions expected.
Benson Kipruto to win. Projected finish: ~2:06:39. With 14 days to go, barring injury, this looks like a strong favorite performance.
Course record: 2:03:02 / 2:19:59. With field strength at 92/100, the record is within striking distance. Hopkinton to Boston, MA, USA hosts this 42.195 km event.