There’s just something about watching elite marathon runners move that inspires even those of us in the middle and back of the pack! If you’ve ever wondered what are the fastest marathon times, you aren’t alone. We’re going to break them down with some extra fun facts as well.Before we dive in to the times, it’s pretty important to know why NOT EVERY race can count towards an official world record. This might be why you hear about faster times occasionally, but they aren’t listed. It’s pretty rare for someone to achieve it outside of a sanctioned race because they know the rules too.
How To Achieve An Official Marathon World Record
You had to be living under a running rock if you missed Breaking 2 with Eulid Kipchoge. Which of course everyone assumes must be the world record, but it’s not!
While he did break 2 hours in the marathon, Eliud Kipchoge’s well orchestrated Nike event didn’t meet all of the requirements to officially count as a World Record.
The World Athletics determined that because of rotating pacers, drinks being handled to him throughout, and other factors, the race was more of a time trial than a race.
Only certain races count as qualifiers for World Records. They have a whole list of standards like “the start and finish points on…
