The Boston Marathon 2025, part of the World Athletics Platinum Label road races, is set for Monday, April 21. Defending champions Hellen Obiri and Sisay Lemma will lead a competitive field featuring elite marathoners, according the race organizers. Elite runners are scheduled to race cross Middlesex County, Norfolk County, and Suffolk County.
How and Where To Watch Boston Marathon 2025
If you are a Boston-area viewer, you watch and enjoy exclusive live coverage of the Boston Marathon on WCVB Channel 5 (ABC), beginning at 4AM on Marathon Monday. Live streaming of the Boston Marathon is available through the Very Local app. Simply search for “Very Local” in your device’s app store. National viewers should know that ESPN2 will also broadcast the race live.
Hellen Obiri Chasing A Rare Feat
Hellen Obiri, a three-time world champion across various disciplines, aims to make history with a third consecutive Boston Marathon win. The last woman to achieve this was Fatuma Roba in 1999.
“Defending a win is never easy,” said Obiri, who has won the marathon for the past two years.
Her main competitors include world champion Amane Beriso and 2023 runner-up Yalemzerf Yehualaw, both of whom have personal bests (PBs) under 2:20.
In addition to Obiri, the women’s field features notable Kenyans, including two-time Boston champion Edna Kiplagat and Sharon Lokedi, the 2022 New York Marathon winner. U.S. entrants include former North American record-holder Keira D’Amato and 2018 Boston winner Desiree Linden, rounding out a strong American presence in the race.
Sisay Lemma Expects Challenges In Title Defense
On the men’s side, Sisay Lemma aims to defend his title. His PB of 2:01:48, which ranks him as the fourth-fastest marathon runner ever, puts him in a strong position.
“Winning again will be an even bigger challenge,” Lemma remarked, reflecting on his missed opportunities due to injury.
The men’s elite field also includes Evans Chebet, a two-time winner returning after a third-place finish last year, and Chicago Marathon champion John Korir, who boasts a PB of 2:02:44.
Meanwhile, other notable athletes include former Berlin Marathon podium finishers Cybrian Kotut and Haymanot Alew, along with world champion Victor Kiplangat, who seeks to make history as the first Ugandan winner in Boston.
For more information, including start time, pre-race details and what to know and do before, during and after the Boston Marathon 2025 race, please visit the event’s official website.
Boston Marathon 2025 Elite Field
Women
Amane Beriso (ETH) 2:14:58
Yalemzerf Yehualaw (ETH) 2:16:52
Irine Cheptai (KEN) 2:17:51
Keira D’Amato (USA) 2:19:12
Rahma Tusa (ETH) 2:19:33
Edna Kiplagat (KEN) 2:19:50
Buze Diriba (ETH) 2:20:22
Mary Ngugi (KEN) 2:20:22
Sara Hall (USA) 2:20:32
Calli Hauger-Thackery (GBR) 2:21:34
Tsige Haileslase (ETH) 2:22:10
Sharon Cherop (KEN) 2:22:28
Viola Cheptoo (KEN) 2:22:44
Hellen Obiri (KEN) 2:23:10
Sharon Lokedi (KEN) 2:23:14
Emma Bates (USA) 2:23:18
Sara Vaughn (USA) 2:23:24
Lindsay Flanagan (USA) 2:23:31
Stacy Ndiwa (KEN) 2:23:42
Gabi Rooker (USA) 2:24:29
Dakotah Popehn (USA) 2:24:40
Jackie Gaughan (USA) 2:24:40
Cynthia Limo (KEN) 2:25:10
Lily Partridge (GBR) 2:25:12
Jess McClain (USA) 2:25:46
Desiree Linden (USA) 2:25:55
Tristin Colley (USA) 2:25:58
Men
Sisay Lemma (ETH) 2:01:48
John Korir (KEN) 2:02:44
Evans Chebet (KEN) 2:03:00
Cybrian Kotut (KEN) 2:03:22
Haymanot Alew (ETH) 2:03:31
Daniel Mateiko (KEN) 2:04:24
Alphonce Felix Simbu (TAN) 2:04:38
Lelisa Desisa (ETH) 2:04:45
Victor Kiplangat (UGA) 2:05:09
Asefa Boki (ETH) 2:05:40
Tebello Ramakongoana (LES) 2:06:18
Abel Kipchumba (KEN) 2:06:49
Tsegay Weldlibanos (ERI) 2:07:25
Patrick Tiernan (AUS) 2:07:45
Conner Mantz (USA) 2:07:47
Clayton Young (USA) 2:08:00
Rory Linkletter (CAN) 2:08:01
CJ Albertson (USA) 2:08:17
Amanuel Mesel (ERI) 2:08:17
Yemane Haileselassie (ERI) 2:08:25
Erenjia Jia (CHN) 2:08:32
Zach Panning (USA) 2:09:16
Colin Bennie (USA) 2:09:38
Brian Shrader (USA) 2:09:46
