New Course Record at the Boston Marathon
The 129th Boston Marathon featured a standout performance in the women’s race, where a new course record was set. The race was timed with BibTag technology by The Last Mile Racing, supported by 11 MYLAPS timing partners across the USA.
Course Record in the Women’s Race
Sharon Lokedi of Kenya set a new course record at the Boston Marathon on Monday, finishing with a time of 2 hours, 17 minutes, and 22 seconds—surpassing the previous record by more than two minutes. Her strong finish secured a decisive victory.
Just six months after winning the Chicago Marathon, John Korir won the men’s race in an impressive time of 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 45 seconds, joining his brother as a winner of the Boston Marathon.
15 years of BibTag in Boston
For the 15th year in a row, MYLAPS BibTag technology was used to time the Boston Marathon. Designed specifically for mass running events, BibTag is the industry standard—offering affordable tags and the highest read-rates in the industry.
Huge thanks to The Last Mile Racing LLC for their expert timing at the Boston Marathon, and to our other valued partners: Kick to the Finish, Advanced Sports Timing, Precision Race Results, Appalachian Timing Group, ShaZam Racing, Atlanta Track Club, Timer Guys, Timing Productions, SoleRoots Running Co., and Last Time Out.
About the Last Mile Racing
The Last Mile Racing was founded in 2003 by CEO and owner Kyle Dunnack and has become one of the top timing and scoring companies in the United States. We strive to provide each race and each runner with a positive experience, while quickly producing accurate results on-site. We provide services for a wide range of races, from small local 5Ks to large, international events such as the B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Chicago and Houston Marathon. We pride ourselves on offering a professional and personalized service to our valued clients.
