Hellen Obiri of Kenya takes first place in the women's professional field during the 128th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, ahead of the Boston Marathon 2025 on April 19, 2025. The marathon includes around 30,000 athletes from 129 countries running the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston, Massachusetts. The event is the world's oldest annually run marathon.
Today sees a host of the world’s best long-distance runners descending on the rural town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, for the 129th edition of the Boston Marathon. Reigning champions Sisay Lemma and Hellen Obiri will both be in action as they bid to defend their titles.
