Boston Marathon 2026 Results: Winners, Times, and Prize Money Highlights
Top athletes crossed the line on Marathon Monday at the 2026 Boston Marathon. Wheelchair divisions started first, followed shortly by the professional fields. Filmogaz.com provided live updates throughout the day.
This report summarizes the 2026 Boston Marathon results, including winners, finishing times and prize-money details. It highlights the chief outcomes for the open and wheelchair divisions. Details below cover times, records and payouts.
Race winners and notable times
Kenyan John Korir won the men’s professional race in 2:01:52. It was his second straight Boston title. The time set a new course record, beating Geoffrey Mutai’s 2011 mark of 2:03:02.
Swiss racer Marcel Hug claimed the men’s wheelchair division in an unofficial 1:16:05. The victory marked his ninth Boston wheelchair title. He is widely known as “The Silver Bullet” for his silver helmet.
Eden Rainbow-Cooper won the women’s wheelchair race in an unofficial 1:30:51. She finished several minutes clear of the field. This was her second Boston wheelchair title after her 2024 breakthrough.
Quick summary table
| Division | Winner | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Open | John Korir | 2:01:52 | Course record; second straight title |
| Men’s Wheelchair | Marcel Hug | 1:16:05 (unofficial) | Ninth Boston wheelchair win |
| Women’s Wheelchair | Eden Rainbow-Cooper | 1:30:51 (unofficial) | Second Boston title |
Prize money and bonuses
Organizers offered a prize pool of $1,284,500 for 2026. That amount was $70,000 higher than the 2025 pool. The funds were apportioned across open, masters and wheelchair divisions.
The rules included a $50,000 bonus for course records in open and wheelchair events. John Korir earned $150,000 for the men’s win. He also collected the $50,000 course-record bonus for a $200,000 total.
Context from prior years
Korir had also won in 2025, clocking 2:04:45. He separated from the lead pack around the 20-mile mark that year. Kenyan Sharon Lokedi won the 2025 women’s race in 2:17:22, beating Hellen Obiri and breaking the course record.
In 2025, Marcel Hug took his eighth men’s wheelchair victory. Susannah Scaroni won the women’s wheelchair title that year. Scaroni returned from an injury-related withdrawal the prior year to claim the win.
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