Women's marathon
The current women's marathon record is 2:09:56, held by Ruth Chepng'etich, set on October 13, 2024. Last checked October 10, 2026.
2:09:56
Ruth Chepng'etich
- Holder
- Ruth Chepng'etich
- Record
- 2:09:56
- Location
- Chicago, United States
- Date set
- October 13, 2024
- Recognized by
- World Athletics
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
Sources
- Athletics Africa Ratified world records for chebet duplantis mclaughlin levrone chepngetich and kawano
- Al Jazeera Chepngetich retains womens marathon world record despite three year ban
- Wikipedia List of world records in athletics CC BY-SA 4.0
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