Running & Endurance Sports — 2026-04-24
The 130th Boston Marathon delivered a historic double with both John Korir and Sharon Lokedi claiming back-to-back victories — Korir setting an unofficial course record in the men's race. Meanwhile, all eyes are now turning to Sunday's TCS London Marathon, where a potential assault on the men's world record is generating significant buzz among endurance fans.
Running & Endurance Sports — 2026-04-24
Race Recap
Boston Marathon 2026: Back-to-Back Champions
The 130th Boston Marathon, run on Patriots' Day (April 20), lived up to its billing as the fastest field in the event's history — and produced a course record to match.
Men's race: Kenyan John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record, crossing the finish line in an unofficial time of 2:01:52, riding a tailwind to outrun a stacked field and claim his second consecutive title.
Women's race: Sharon Lokedi also went back-to-back, winning the women's division with a time of 2:18:51. The Kenyan relied on her legendary finishing kick to out-pace fellow Kenyans Loice Chemnung and Mary Ngugi-Cooper. Her time was just under two minutes off her own course record set in 2025.
Wheelchair division: Repeat winners also headlined the wheelchair race, continuing the back-to-back theme of the 2026 edition.
Full results and standings from the 130th running are available via the Olympics results portal.
London Marathon Preview: World Record on the Line?
The 2026 TCS London Marathon is set for Sunday, April 26, and anticipation is running high. A potential clash between Sebastian Sawe and Jacob Kiplimo could put Kelvin Kiptum's world record of 2:00:35 under serious pressure, according to pre-race analysis.
The wheelchair start is scheduled for 8:50 a.m., with elite and mass runners following through the morning. The race finishes on The Mall.
Gear & Science
What's New in Carbon Plate Racing Shoes
The carbon-plate racing shoe arms race continues into 2026. According to The Run Testers' updated guide, notable new releases include the Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure and the Hoka Cielo X1 3.0. The Puma Fast-R 3 also launched with significant attention after research suggested it boosts running efficiency even beyond top-tier options like the Nike Alphafly 3 and Adidas Adios Pro Evo 1.
Solereview's 2026 running shoe release calendar (last updated April 16) tracks upcoming releases including new Nike models featuring full-length Zoom Air midsoles.
Coming Up
- TCS London Marathon — Sunday, April 26, 2026. Wheelchair start at 8:50 a.m., with a potential men's world record attempt from the elite field.
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