The stage is set for the 2025 Boston Marathon, America’s oldest marathon. Some of the biggest names in American distance running will toe the line today, with the men’s professional race starting at 9:37 AM ET and the women’s race beginning 10 minutes later. Conner Mantz and Clayton Young will attempt to contend for the win, while Des Linden will run in her final Boston Marathon as a pro.
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Live Updates 2025 Boston Marathon (ET)
11:45 A.M. ET – John Korir Dominates Men’s Elite Race
John Korir maintained the lead throughout the final stretch, finishing strong with a time of 2:04:45 to win the 2025 Boston Marathon. Alphonce Simbu and Cybrian Kotut followed 19 seconds behind, with Conner Mantz leading the Americans in 4th place.
11:27 A.M. ET – Women’s Lead Pack Holds Tight at 1:37:40
Four-deep at the front Beriso, Obiri, Lokedi, and Yehualaw are shoulder-to-shoulder with identical predicted finishes of 2:17:22. No separation yet as the pace intensifies heading into the final miles.
11:13 A.M. ET – Men’s Elite Breaks Wide Open
John Korir is making a move – he’s now leading the men’s race at 1:35:00, with a hard-charging pack just seconds behind. The lead group has splintered, and Clayton Young is holding strong 8 seconds back, him and Conner Mantz still leading the American charge.
11:03 A.M. ET – Sisay Lemma Drops Out
Defending champ Sisay Lemma is out. After a strong start, the Ethiopian star has officially dropped from the race a huge shake-up in the men’s elite field.
10:56 A.M. ET – Mantz & Yehualaw Lead in Tight Races
Conner Mantz (USA) has surged into the lead, clocking 1:13:37 with a projected finish of 2:04:15. He’s being tightly shadowed by Patrick Tiernan (AUS), Evans Chebet (KEN), and a stacked international pack all within seconds. The race is blisteringly fast and still wide open.
Yalemzerf Yehualaw (ETH) now leads the women’s race at 1:05:04, with Hellen Obiri (KEN), Sharon Lokedi (KEN), and Amane Beriso (ETH) stride for stride. All are projected to finish around 2:17:17, setting up a thrilling showdown on the back half of the course.
10:51 A.M. ET – Susannah Scaroni Wins The Wheelchair Division
Crossing the finish in a blazing 1:35:20. With a commanding solo effort from early on, she sealed the win in dominant fashion for the women’s division.
10:38 A.M. ET – The Lead Men Have Slowed
The men’s leaders have slowed by quite a bit. They are now over 30 seconds behind Course Record pace. 16 men in the lead pack as they split 58:36 through 20k.
10:30 A.M. ET – Marcul Hug Wins The Wheelchair Division
Marcel Hug wins the 2025 Boston Marathon in 1:21:34. He wins by an extremely large margin.
10:07 A.M. ET – Elite Men’s Race: Tight Pack Hold Steady Through 10k
Ahead of course record pace. The men’s elite field remains tightly packed as they pass the 10K mark. Defending champion Sisay Lemma (ETH), Evans Chebet (KEN), John Korir (KEN), and American hopefuls Conner Mantz and Clayton Young are all running in a controlled, tactical formation. No major surges yet, as the group appears content to share the pacing duties through the early stages of the course.
10:05 A.M. ET – Elite Women’s Race: Lead Pack Maintains Strategic Pace
In the women’s elite race, a lead pack of approximately 15 runners, including Hellen Obiri (KEN), Amane Beriso (ETH), and Sharon Lokedi (KEN), is maintaining a steady, strategic pace. As they approach the 10K mark, the group remains tightly bunched, with no significant breakaways. Obiri, aiming for a third consecutive Boston victory, is positioned near the front, closely monitored by her competitors.
9:58 A.M. ET – Strategy in Women’s Wheelchair Race, Hug Leads Men
The women’s wheelchair race is unfolding as a tactical contest among the leading athletes. Defending champion Eden Rainbow-Cooper (GBR), Manuela Schär (SUI), and Madison de Rozario (AUS) are closely grouped, utilizing drafting techniques to conserve energy.
In the men’s wheelchair division, defending champion Marcel Hug (SUI) has taken an early lead, distancing himself from competitors Daniel Romanchuk (USA) and David Weir (GBR). Hug’s aggressive start indicates a strong bid to defend his title, with Romanchuk and Weir working to close the gap as the race progresses.
9:47 A.M. ET – Elite Women’s Race Underway
The elite women’s field officially started at 9:47 a.m. ET. Defending champion Hellen Obiri (KEN) is aiming for a historic third consecutive victory, a feat last achieved by Fatuma Roba in 1999. She faces strong competition from Ethiopia’s Amane Beriso, the 2023 world champion, and American Desiree Linden, the 2018 Boston winner.
9:37 A.M. ET – Elite Men’s Field Begins
The professional men’s race of the 2025 Boston Marathon commenced at 9:37 a.m. Defending champion Sisay Lemma (ETH) leads a formidable field, including two-time Boston winner Evans Chebet (KEN), John Korir (KEN), and American hopefuls Conner Mantz and Clayton Young.
9:33 A.M. ET – Hug and Rainbow-Cooper Maintain Leads
Defending champions Marcel Hug (SUI) and Eden Rainbow-Cooper (GBR) continue to lead in their respective wheelchair divisions. Hug, aiming for his eighth Boston title, is closely pursued by Daniel Romanchuk (USA) and Johnboy Smith (GBR). In the women’s race, Rainbow-Cooper is ahead of competitors Manuela Schär (SUI) and Susannah Scaroni (USA).
9:20 A.M. ET – Wheelchair Division Leaders Emerge
In the men’s wheelchair race, defending champion Marcel Hug of Switzerland, known as “The Silver Bullet,” is leading the pack as he aims for his eighth Boston Marathon title.
In the women’s wheelchair division, Eden Rainbow-Cooper of Great Britain, the 2024 champion, has taken an early lead.
9:09 A.M. ET – Women’s Wheelchair Race Begins
The women’s wheelchair division of the 2025 Boston Marathon officially got underway at 9:09 a.m. EDT. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the division.
9:06 A.M. ET – Men’s Wheelchair Race Begins
The men’s wheelchair division launched at 9:02 a.m. EDT under clear skies and cool temps. Athletes will face a swift downhill first mile, with about a 130-foot drop aiding their early momentum.
8:46 AM ET – Weather Update At 2025 Boston Marathon
Weather conditions will be optimal for those competing at the 2025 Boston Marathon. Forecasts are calling for a 51-degree race start with temperatures only rising to 54-degrees by the end of the pro-races.
We’ll have partly cloudy conditions with 8 mph wind gusts at points.
8:00 AM ET – Des Linden Makes Announcement Before Race Start
Des Linden, the 2018 winner of the Boston Marathon, has announced that the 2025 Boston Marathon will be her final Boston Marathon as a professional runner.
Linden prolifically won in 2018 and ended a 33-year drought for American women.
🚨 The 2025 Boston Marathon will be Des Linden’s final Boston Marathon professional race.In 2018 Linden prolifically won the Boston Marathon despite the abysmal race conditions, ending a 33-year drought for American women.Thank you Des.
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The Boston Marathon is on ESPN 2 starting at 9 a.m. ET.
2025 Boston Marathon Schedule
- 9:06 a.m. Men’s wheelchair division
- 9:09 a.m. Women’s wheelchair division
- 9:30 a.m. Handcycles and duos
- 9:37 a.m. Professional men’s division
- 9:47 a.m. Professional women’s division
- 9:50 a.m. Para athletics division
- 10:00 a.m. Wave one
- 10:25 a.m. Wave two
- 10:50 a.m. Wave three
- 11:15 a.m. Wave four
How Many 2025 Boston Marathon Entries Are There?
- 32,080 runners has made it onto the year’s entry list which tops the 29,685 from last year.
When Is The Boston Marathon 2025
- The Boston Marathon is on Monday, April 21, beginning in Hopkinton, Mass., and concluding in Boston, Mass.
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