London Marathon Record: A Look at the Fastest Times

The London Marathon has witnessed countless record-breaking performances
over the years, with elite runners pushing the boundaries of human
endurance. Here are the current records as of 2024, including some notable
historical achievements.

Current London Marathon Records

Men’s Course Record

• Kelvin Kiptum (Kenya) holds the men’s course record with a time of
  2:01:25, set in 2023. Kiptum’s incredible run saw him come close to
  breaking the men’s world marathon record, cementing his place in
  marathon history.

Women’s Course Record

• Paula Radcliffe (UK) set the women’s course record with a time of
  2:15:25 in 2003. Her record stood as the women’s world record for
  over 16 years, and it remains one of the most iconic marathon
  performances.

Women’s Only World Record

• In 2024, Peres Jepchirchir (Kenya) set a new women’s-only world
  record, completing the marathon in 2:16:16. This incredible
  achievement also serves as the new London course record for women.

Wheelchair Records

Men’s Wheelchair Course Record

• Marcel Hug (Switzerland) holds the men’s wheelchair record with a
  time of 1:23:44, set in 2023. Known as the “Silver Bullet”, Hug’s
  consistent dominance in the wheelchair division has made him one of
  the all-time greats.

Women’s Wheelchair Course Record

• Catherine Debrunner (Switzerland) set the women’s wheelchair course
  record in 2022 with a time of 1:38:24. Debrunner’s performance
  solidified her status as a top competitor in marathon racing.

Notable Historical Records

The London Marathon has long been a venue for breaking records, including:

• In 2002, Khalid Khannouchi set the men’s world record in London,
  finishing with a time of 2:05:38. His record helped to elevate the
  London Marathon as a major event on the global marathon calendar.

• The women’s world record has been broken multiple times at the
  London Marathon, with athletes such as Grete Waitz and Ingrid
  Kristiansen setting new benchmarks before Paula Radcliffe’s
  record-setting run in 2003.

Conclusion

The London Marathon remains a pivotal event for marathon runners and
wheelchair racers alike, where records are not just broken, but shattered.
From Kelvin Kiptum’s stunning men’s course record to Peres Jepchirchir’s new
women’s world record, the race continues to be a platform for elite
performances and thrilling moments.

To learn more about the London Marathon, its records, and to support runners
through their fundraising efforts, visit the official

London Marathon

page on JustGiving.