2018 Boston Marathon: Live Results, Runner Tracking Information

Athlete tracking for the 2018 Boston Marathon. Get real time updates.

Desiree Linden won the 2018 Boston Marathon on Monday to become the first American woman to win Boston since Lisa Larsen Weidenbach. 

On the men's side, Japan's Yuki Kawauchi earned his first major marathon title in 2:15:54. 

Kenyan stars swept both the men's and women's races in 2017. Geoffrey Kirui won the men's race in 2:09:37 ahead of two-time Olympic medalist Galen Rupp of the United States. Edna Kiplagat won the women's race in 2:21:52 at the age of 37.

Both champions returned to defend their respective titles. The women's elite field includes top U.S. stars like 2017 New York City Marathon champion Shalane Flanagan, Molly Huddle, Jordan Hasay and Linden. 

We previewed all of the top action for the men's and women's races.

About 30,000 runners are expected to run in Monday's race. If you're looking for a specific runner, you can find them using a race day tracker provided by the BAA. 

Men's results

1. Yuki Kawauchi (JPN) 2:15:58
2. Geoffrey Kirui (KEN) 2:18:23
3. Shadrack Biwott (USA) 2:18:35
4. Tyler Pennel (USA) 2:18:57
5. Andrew Bumbalough (USA) 2:19:52
6. Scott Smith (USA) 2:21:47
7. Abdi Nageeye (NED) 2:23:16
8. Elkanah Kibet (USA) 2:23:37
9. Reid Coolsaet (CAN) 2:25:02
10. Daniel Vassalo (USA) 2:27:50

Women's results

1. Des Linden 2:39:54
2. Sarah Sellers 2:44:04
3. Krista Duchene 2:44:20
4. Rachel Hyland 2:44:29
5. Jessica Chichester 2:45:23

A live leaderboard of the race can be found here. 

Live analysis and updates from Boston (more recent updates on top)

Yuki Kawauchi had already run three marathons in 2018 before today’s #BostonMarathon win.

He’s run more than 70 marathons in his career and has said his goal is to run 100 sub-2:20 marathons before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

.@des_linden did it!! https://t.co/BqfnQ8f4oD pic.twitter.com/EUr32tsqwF

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 16, 2018

Absolute stunner.

Yuki Kawauchi of Japan wins the men’s race at the #BostonMarathon in 2:15:54. pic.twitter.com/TwQxzyXgcL

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

DROUGHT OVER.

Desiree Linden becomes the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years. Takes the victory in 2:39:54 pic.twitter.com/GUVomLr8Yn

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Holy crap. Japan's Yuki Kawauchi has clawed his way back from being more than 90 seconds back and could overtake Geoffrey Kirui for the lead. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

For the running shoe geeks that have been asking: Des Linden is running in a prototype shoe from Brooks. The model isn’t out yet. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Desi Linden speeding up. 6:01 for Mile 23. She’s got a 20-second lead on the East Africans. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Desi Linden split a 6:09 at mile 22 to pull away. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Look at her now. #BostonMarathon pic.twitter.com/SSyzXchRYX

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Desi Linden to the lead. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Gladys Chesir and Desi Linden have caught Mamitu Daska and it’s becoming a two-woman race. Daska is broken. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Geoffrey Kiri’s lead is now up to 55 second lead (or 200m) on the rest of the pack. Threw down a 4:50 split at mile 19. He’s putting on a show right now and looking comfortable. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Daska is visibly hurting on these hills. Here come Chesir and Desi Linden! #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Reigning champion Geoffrey Kirui throws down a 5:24 as they attack the hills and now he’s pulling away. Galen Rupp is falling back. #BostonMarathon pic.twitter.com/HKK4H4CDcm

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Ethiopia’s Mamitu Daska gets through the Newton Hills still in the lead. She’s got about a 20-second lead on the rest of the pack. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

The women’s chase pack has really broken up. It appears that Desi Linden, who many (including me) considered the dark horse among the top Americans, appears to be the top hope to end the 33-year U.S. women’s champion drought now. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Molly Huddle and Shalane Flanagan are a little bit behind them. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

The men hit the half marathon mark in 1:05:59. They’re just under 2:12 pace. A big group of at least 10 runners are still in the hunt. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Des Linden is in second place as she starts to surge ahead to try and catch Daska.

Molly Huddle and Shalane Flanagan in the chase pack. #BostonMarathon pic.twitter.com/AiifQ1vnL5

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

It was short-lived again as the chase pack catches him. Yuki is trying and that’s what matters. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Yuki has been caught by Kenya’s Wilson Chebet. Galen Rupp hanging with the chase pack and staying hydrated because that’s important in a marathon. #BostonMarathon pic.twitter.com/F8185wxmRa

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Shalane Flanagan and Desi Linden having a chat mid-race and now they’re moving up. #BostonMarathon pic.twitter.com/Ahxbtcsj5y

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

The women’s elite race crossed the 10K mark in 37:07, which is a projected finish of 2:36. They’re lining up now.

Mamitu Daska is the leader with Molly Huddle right on her heels. It’s a fast game of follow the leader. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

The current men's leader of the Boston Marathon once ran a half marathon in a full panda costume in 1:10:03. Yuki Kawauchi. Baller.

(h/t @JRNHeadlines) https://t.co/nlqQ0qWNB0 pic.twitter.com/k0prW4ko0a

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Yuki just split 4:37 for the first mile. All alone. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

The men’s race is off and Japan’s Yuki Kawauchi is out like a mad man. Just going for it.

People forget he ran 2:18:59 in temperatures below five degrees in January.

Gotta love the guts. pic.twitter.com/1I44iC76wh

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

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The women’s elite pack went through the first mile in 6:24. Don’t know if you’ve heard but it’s brutal out there. #BostonMarathon

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

Aselefech Mergia is going for it! She’s taking off from the lead pack before the mile. Bold move.

She’s got the fastest personal best of the field with a 2:19:31 from 2012. pic.twitter.com/Gk5NF0C0Ug

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) April 16, 2018

This post will be updated with the top 10 results for the men's and women's races upon each professional race's conclusion.