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Feysa and Kipruto Win Chicago Marathon as Hurley Sets Debut Record
More than 55,000 runners took part in the Chicago Marathon on Oct.
11, 2026.
Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa won the women’s race in 2:13:33, ahead of Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi and Brigid Jepchirchir Kosgei.
Kenya’s Amos Kipruto won the men’s race in 2:01:09, after placing third in 2024 and second in 2025.
American Emma Grace Hurley finished sixth and ran the fastest marathon debut ever by an American woman, beating the previous mark by 1 minute, 23 seconds.
American runner Clayton Young ran a personal best of 2:05:23 after tearing his hamstring four weeks before the race, but did not break the American record.
The race also drew attention for its fast performances and fall-like weather after concerns about heat.
Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia won the women’s race at the 2026 Chicago Marathon in 2:13:33.
Kenya’s Amos Kipruto won the men’s race in 2:01:09.
Sharon Lokedi finished second in the women’s race, and Brigid Jepchirchir Kosgei placed third.
Emma Grace Hurley ran the fastest marathon debut ever by an American woman, according to Outside.
More than 55,000 runners lined up for the race on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Who
- Hawi Feysa and Amos Kipruto won the women’s and men’s races.
- What
- The 2026 Chicago Marathon took place.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Chicago.
- Why
- Not stated
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Amos Kipruto finished third at the Chicago Marathon.
Kipruto finished second at the Chicago Marathon.
Kipruto won the men’s race, while Hawi Feysa won the women’s race.
- Women’s winner
- Hawi Feysa, Ethiopia
- Women’s winning time
- 2:13:33
- Men’s winner
- Amos Kipruto, Kenya
- Men’s winning time
- 2:01:09
- Women’s runner-up
- Sharon Lokedi, 2:14:07
- Race field
- More than 55,000 runners
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