marathon records

Marathon records refer to the fastest times ever recorded to complete a 26.2-mile (42.195 km) race. The men's world record is currently around 2 hours and 1 minute, set by Eliud Kipchoge in 2018, though official races are a bit slower. The women's record is approximately 2 hours, 14 minutes, achieved by Brigid Kosgei in 2019. These records showcase peak human endurance, training, and speed, and are broken when athletes surpass previous fastest times under official race conditions.