Abbott World Marathon Majors: Vote for Yoru Top Performances of the Year!

It has been an incredible year in the Abbott World Marathon Majors with world records, breakout performances and photo finishes.

we asked double Major winner Deena Kastor and Head of Disability Sport at London Marathon, michelle Weltman MBE, to create a shortlist of their top performances across the elite and wheelchair categories.

But we want to hear from you. Vote below and we will announce the winners later this month.

Voting closes at 11:59pm on Sunday December 14.

Elite Performance of the Year

Korir wins the Boston Marathon

Deena’s verdict: John korir let his legs do the talking when he won the Boston marathon presented by bank of America.Many questioned whether he could back up his win at last year’s Chicago Marathon with a win in Beantown,as the courses and styles required to excel in either race are so different.

Those questions were answered in a comprehensive style, and he produced a scintillating performance on Boylston St. to claim his second Abbott World Marathon Majors title, proving that he has the versatility and talent to take on any style of course and deepening the family legacy in the sport, following his brother Wesley’s win here in 2012.

!John Korir crosses the line in Boston

Assefa breaks women-only record in London

Deena’s verdict: When you think of past world record holders to claim victories at the London marathon, the list is long: Greta Waitz, Ingrid Kristiansen, Paula Radcliffe, Mary Keitany, brigid Kosgei and Peres Jepchirchir.

In 2025, a new name was added to that list. Tigst Assefa ran a blistering time to break the women-only world record and smash the course record, making a claim for herself as the best female marathon runner in the world right now.

!Tigst Assefa realises she has made history in london

Jepchirchir wins World athletics Championship thriller

Deena’s verdict: Peres Jepchirchir’s finishing kick in the National Stadium in Tokyo at the World Championships to edge out Tigst Assefa was an all-time classic and a truly thrilling face to watch. These girls have beef!

While Assefa has a faster time, Jepchirchir showed she reigns supreme when it comes to race tactics and displayed the sort of determination that makes a champion.

2025 Abbott World marathon Majors – Year in Review

Published: 2025/12/05 19:44:42

The 2025 marathon season delivered incredible performances across all six World Marathon Majors. Here’s a look back at some of the standout moments and athletes of the year, with insights from Michelle Sammet.

Men’s Race of the Year

Kipruto and Mutiso Battle in New York

Michelle’s verdict: The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon was a thrilling race to watch.Benson Kipruto and Alex Mutiso went head-to-head, pushing each other to the limit. It was a fantastic display of endurance and tactical racing,ultimately won by Kipruto in a sprint finish.

Wheelchair Performance of the year

Suzuki shines in Tokyo

Michelle’s verdict: In a year dominated by Marcel Hug, it was interesting to see that the fastest race this year was actually by Tomoki Suzuki in Tokyo, which he won in 1:19:14. It was a really extraordinary win which would have meant a lot to him being his home race.

Debrunner delivers in london

Michelle’s verdict: Catherine Debrunner was outstanding in winning the TCS London Marathon.Once she got clear of Susannah Scaroni there was only winner. I thought she was going to beat her own world record.