Hellen Obiri will compete in her third Boston Marathon in April, looking to make it three wins from three. She has pocketed millions from her marathon career.

BOSTON – Kenyan Hellen Obiri will pursue a third straight Boston Marathon title in April, the Boston Athletic Association said on Jan 8, while Ethiopian Sisay Lemma will defend his title in a speedy men’s field.

The reigning women’s and men’s Boston Marathon champions, Hellen Obiri and Sisay Lemma, will return to the Hopkinton start line April 21.

Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri aims to claim her third consecutive Boston Marathon title in April 2025. Ethiopian Sisay Lemma will defend his title in a competitive men's field. Both runners face strong competition as past champions including Evans Chebet,

Two-time women's champion Hellen Obiri and defending male champion Sisay Lemma will return to compete in the 2025 Boston Marathon.

Hellen Obiri is gunning for a third consecutive title at this year’s Boston Marathon but will be up against fierce competition. The double world 5000m champion, who also secured the bronze medal in last summer’s Olympic marathon, has clocked 2:21:38 – her current personal best– and 2:22:27 in her two wins in the US city.

Kenyan Hellen Obiri will pursue a third straight Boston Marathon title in April, the Boston Athletic Association said on Wednesday, while Ethiopian Sisay Lemma will defend his title in a speedy men's field.