Chicago crowns Kipruto as Debrunner lowers her world record
· BehindLines newsroom
Third in 2024 and second in 2025, Kenya's Amos Kipruto finally won the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 11, in 2 hours 1 minute 9 seconds. The 48th edition of the American race also brought a world record in the wheelchair events, set by Switzerland's Catherine Debrunner.
Kipruto wins, Feysa retains her title
In the men's race, Kipruto finished well ahead of Tadese Bikila, who ran 2:02:56, and Milkesa Mengesha, who clocked 2:03:46. The winning time was 34 seconds slower than the course record of 2:00:35, set in 2023. It nevertheless capped a long run of high finishes on this flat course, one of the fastest in the world. Clayton Young was the leading American, according to Running USA and the LetsRun results.
In the women's race, Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa retained the title she won in 2025, finishing in 2:13:33. She beat Kenya's Sharon Lokedi, who ran 2:14:07, and former world-record holder Brigid Kosgei, who finished in 2:14:55.
Debrunner improves her own world record
The standout performance came in the wheelchair races. Catherine Debrunner completed the course in 1:33:16, improving by about a minute on her own world record, which she had set in Berlin in September 2023. In the men's event, her compatriot Marcel Hug won in 1:21:34, setting a new course record, according to World Para Athletics.
A course built for fast times
Chicago is part of the World Marathon Majors circuit and remains a favoured destination for athletes seeking fast times. Its flat route and the often cool autumn weather help make it a leading race for runners pursuing the clock.