Marathon
World and Japan, men and women — choose a view below.
Men · World
1:59:30
Sabastian Sawe
Kenya · London · 26 Apr 2026
Women · World
2:09:56
Ruth Chepngetich
Kenya · Chicago · 13 Oct 2024
Men · Japan
2:04:55
Suguru Osako
Japan · Valencia · 7 Dec 2025
Women · Japan
2:18:59
Honami Maeda
Japan · Osaka · 28 Jan 2024
World Record →
Men's & women's world record progression.
Japan Record →
Men's & women's Japanese record progression.
World vs Japan →
World and Japan records compared, and the gap over time.
Record Timeline →
Every record update in chronological order.
Recent Updates
Record Timeline
| Date | Athlete | Country | Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2026 | Sabastian Sawe | Kenya | 1:59:30 | World Record |
| 7 Dec 2025 | Suguru Osako | Japan | 2:04:55 | Japan Record |
| 13 Oct 2024 | Ruth Chepngetich | Kenya | 2:09:56 | World Record |
| 28 Jan 2024 | Honami Maeda | Japan | 2:18:59 | Japan Record |
| 8 Oct 2023 | Kelvin Kiptum | Kenya | 2:00:35 | World Record |
| 24 Sept 2023 | Tigst Assefa | Ethiopia | 2:11:53 | World Record |