What are the fastest men's marathons in history?

What are the fastest marathons ever run?

1 - 2:00:35 - Kelvin Kiptum, Chicago 2023
2 - 2:01:09 - Eliud Kipchoge, Berlin 2022
3 - 2:01:25 - Kelvin Kiptum, London 2023
4 - 2:01:39 - Eliud Kipchige, Berlin 2018
5 - 2:01:41 - Keninisa Bekele, Berlin 2019
6 - 2:01:48 - Sisay Lemma, Valencia 2023
7 - 2:01:53 - Kelvin Kiptum, Valencia 2022
8 - 2:02:05 - Sabastian Sawe, Valencia 2024
9 - 2:02:16 - Benson Kipruto, Tokyo 2024
9 - 2:02:16 - Sabastian Sawe, Berlin 2025
Share this post

Other news

Fujisawa wins fourth AGWC title

Japanese athlete runs 2:55:52 to win the women's 50-54 category
Cover image of Marathon Talk Episode 79 featuring Eliud Kipchoge entitled "Has Eliud Kipchoge Completed Running?

Episode 79: Has Eliud Kipchoge Completed Running?

Following the completion of his Six Star journey at the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, Eliud Kipchoge declared he considered himself “a real marathoner”. So has The GOAT really completed running, and what will he do next?
Cover image of Marathon Talk Episode 78 featuring TCS New York City Marathon Race Director Ted Metellus

Episode 78: Welcome To New York! | Marathon Talk Meets Ted Metellus

Ahead of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, Deena catches up with race director Ted Metellus to hear more about how he prepares for the final Major of the year.