Women's marathon (women-only race)
The current women's marathon (women-only race) record is 2:15:41, held by Tigst Assefa, set on April 26, 2026. Last checked October 10, 2026.
2:15:41
Tigst Assefa
- Holder
- Tigst Assefa
- Record
- 2:15:41
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Date set
- April 26, 2026
- Recognized by
- World Athletics
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
Sources
- letsrun.com Tigst assefa breaks womens only world record to defend london title
- marathonhandbook.com Tigst assefa sets new womens only world record to win london marathon in
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