BOSTON (April 20) — John Korir and Sharon Lokedi defended their Boston Marathon titles Monday, while Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain led the American finishers in the 2026 race. Korir set a course record, and Lokedi won by a comfortable margin on a fast day in Boston.
Talbi was the top American man, finishing fifth overall in 2:03:45. McClain was the top American woman, also fifth overall, in 2:20:49. – Read Also: Kenyans John Korir and Sharon Lokedi repeat as Boston Marathon champions
Talbi’s performance drew particular attention because his time was described as the fastest Boston Marathon time ever by an American, quicker than the 2:04:58 run by Ryan Hall in 2011. McClain’s 2:20:49 was described as the fastest Boston time ever by an American woman. She was also the top American finisher last year.
Annie Frisbie was 8th overall on the women’s side with 2:22:00, while American record holder, Emily Sisson was 9th overall with 2:22:39.
On the men’s side, Charles Hicks (7th overall, 2:04:35), Clayton Young (11th overall, 2:05:41), Ryan Ford (12th overall, 2:05:46), and Joe Klecker (13th overall, 2:05:56) all finished in the top 15.
Boston Marathon 2026 USA Results
Men’s U.S. finishers
- Zouhair Talbi — 5th overall, 2:03:45, United States.
- Clayton Young — 11th overall, 2:05:41, United States.
- Ryan Ford — 12th overall, 2:05:46, United States.
- Joe Klecker — 13th overall, 2:05:56, United States.
- Haftu Knight — 19th overall, 2:07:38, United States.
- Wesley Kiptoo — 20th overall, 2:07:55, United States.
- Galen Rupp — 22nd overall, 2:08:15, United States.
- Murphy Smith — 23rd overall, 2:08:58, United States.
- Robert Miranda — 24th overall, 2:09:40, United States.
- Jacob Thomson — 26th overall, 2:09:51, United States.
- CJ Albertson — 27th overall, 2:09:59, United States.
Women’s U.S. finishers
- Jess McClain — 5th overall, 2:20:49, United States.
- Annie Frisbie — 8th overall, 2:22:00, United States.
- Emily Sisson — 9th overall, 2:22:39, United States.
- Carrie Ellwood — 10th overall, 2:22:53, United States.
- Dakotah Popehn — 12th overall, 2:24:04, United States.
- Elena Hayday — 13th overall, 2:24:45, United States.
- Kodi Kleven — 14th overall, 2:24:48, United States.
- Amanda Vestri — 15th overall, 2:24:49, United States.
- Paige Wood — 17th overall, 2:26:34, United States.
- Madey Dickson — 18th overall, 2:28:12, United States.
- Susanna Sullivan — 19th overall, 2:28:35, United States.
- Megan O’Neil — 20th overall, 2:31:31, United States.
- Sara Hall — 21th overall, 2:31:55, United States.
