Kipruto targets Boston return as Kenya reinforces marathon supremacy

Boston remains a defining venue for Kipruto, having delivered his first World Marathon Major victory in 2021. Since then, the Kenyan star has consistently finished on the podium in one of the sport’s most demanding races, reinforcing his status as a dependable performer on courses that reward strength, patience, and experience.

His scheduled appearance on April 20, 2026, adds another chapter to a race that has become closely tied to his career.

Kipruto heads into the season after a landmark 2025 campaign in which he became the first man to win all three U.SA-based World Marathon Majors, a feat that underscored both his versatility and longevity at the top level.

While his seventh-place finish in Tokyo earlier in the year showed the depth of elite competition, his victory at the New York City Marathon later in the season confirmed his ability to peak when it matters most.

Kenya’s broader dominance was again evident at the 2025 Boston Marathon, where John Korir and Sharon Lokedi delivered a men’s and women’s double.

Lokedi’ s course record victory, achieved while holding off Hellen Obiri, highlighted the fierce internal competition that continues to drive Kenyan excellence on the global stage.

That internal rivalry will again be on display in 2026. Boston Bronze medalist Cybrian Kotut, and last year's Chicago bronze medallist Alex Masai form part of a strong Kenyan contingent set to face elite challengers from Ethiopia, Europe and the United States.

For Kipruto, success will depend not only on form but on navigating a race defined by tactical surges and unforgiving terrain.

Kenya’s strength, however, extends beyond individual stars. The nation’s ability to consistently field multiple contenders at major marathons remains its greatest advantage.

As Kipruto prepares for another Boston test, he does so as part of a system that continues to set the standard in world marathon running.