Tigst Assefa
2:11:53
Berlin (GER) · Sep 24, 2023
Rankings
Marathon Women
Top 1000 - Marathon — 1000 athletes
As of December 18, 2025, the all-time Marathon Women rankings are led by Ruth Chepngetich (Kenya) with 2:09:56. Browse the top 1000 Marathon Women athletes in history, with full marks, dates, venues and wind conditions.
Top 3
1
Ruth Chepngetich
2:09:56
Chicago, IL (USA) · Oct 13, 2024
3
Sifan Hassan
2:13:44
Chicago, IL (USA) · Oct 8, 2023
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Result | Wind | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | Brigid Kosgei | | 2:14:04 | Oct 13, 2019 | Chicago, IL (USA) | |
| 05 | Hawi Feysa | | 2:14:57 | Oct 12, 2025 | Chicago, IL (USA) | |
| 06 | Amane Beriso Shankule | | 2:14:58 | Dec 4, 2022 | Valencia (ESP) | |
| 07 | Paula Radcliffe |  | 2:15:25 | Apr 13, 2003 | London (GBR) | |
| 08 | Worknesh Degefa | | 2:15:51 | Dec 3, 2023 | Valencia (ESP) | |
| 09 | Sutume Asefa Kebede | | 2:15:55 | Mar 3, 2024 | Tokyo (JPN) | |
| 10 | Tigist Ketema | | 2:16:07 | Jan 7, 2024 | Dubai (UAE) | |
| 11 | Rosemary Wanjiru | | 2:16:14 | Mar 3, 2024 | Tokyo (JPN) | |
| 12 | Peres Jepchirchir | | 2:16:16 | Apr 21, 2024 | London (GBR) | |
| 13 | Almaz Ayana | | 2:16:22 | Dec 3, 2023 | Valencia (ESP) | |
| 14 | Joyciline Jepkosgei | | 2:16:24 | Apr 21, 2024 | London (GBR) | |
| 15 | Megertu Alemu | | 2:16:34 | Apr 21, 2024 | London (GBR) | |
| 16 | Letesenbet Gidey | | 2:16:49 | Dec 4, 2022 | Valencia (ESP) | |
| 17 | Yalemzerf Yehualaw | | 2:16:52 | Oct 20, 2024 | Amsterdam (NED) | |
| 18 | Winfridah Moraa Moseti | | 2:16:56 | Mar 2, 2025 | Tokyo (JPN) | |
| 19 | Mary Jepkosgei Keitany | | 2:17:01 | Apr 23, 2017 | London (GBR) | |
| 20 | Sheila Chepkirui | | 2:17:29 | Dec 4, 2022 | Valencia (ESP) | |
| 21 | Tadu Teshome | | 2:17:36 | Dec 4, 2022 | Valencia (ESP) | |
| 22 | Aynalem Desta | | 2:17:37 | Oct 19, 2025 | Amsterdam (NED) | |
| 23 | Lonah Chemtai Salpeter |  | 2:17:45 | Mar 1, 2020 | Tokyo (JPN) | |
| 24 | Irine Chepet Cheptai | | 2:17:51 | Oct 13, 2024 | Chicago, IL (USA) | |
| 25 | Workenesh Edesa | | 2:17:55 | Apr 27, 2025 | Hamburg (GER) | |
| 26 | Tirunesh Dibaba | | 2:17:56 | Apr 23, 2017 | London (GBR) | |
| 26 | Bertukan Welde | | 2:17:56 | Oct 19, 2025 | Amsterdam (NED) | |
| 28 | Angela Tanui | | 2:17:57 | Oct 17, 2021 | Amsterdam (NED) | |
| 29 | Ashete Bekere | | 2:17:58 | Mar 6, 2022 | Tokyo (JPN) | |
| 29 | Degitu Azimeraw | | 2:17:58 | Oct 3, 2021 | London (GBR) | |
| 31 | Hiwot Gebrekidan | | 2:17:59 | Dec 3, 2023 | Valencia (ESP) | |
| 32 | Tigist Abayechew | | 2:18:03 | Sep 25, 2022 | Berlin (GER) | |
| 32 | Magdalena Shauri |  | 2:18:03 | Oct 12, 2025 | Chicago, IL (USA) | |
| 34 | Joan Chelimo Melly | | 2:18:04 | Apr 17, 2022 | Seoul (KOR) | |
| 35 | Genzebe Dibaba | | 2:18:05 | Oct 16, 2022 | Amsterdam (NED) | |
| 36 | Ruti Aga | | 2:18:09 | Oct 22, 2023 | Dongying (CHN) | |
| 37 | Fancy Chemutai | | 2:18:11 | Dec 4, 2022 | Valencia (ESP) | |
| 37 | Gotytom Gebreslase | | 2:18:11 | Jul 18, 2022 | Autzen Complex, Eugene, OR (USA) | |
| 37 | Gladys Cherono | | 2:18:11 | Sep 16, 2018 | Berlin (GER) | |
| 40 | Judith Jeptum Korir | | 2:18:20 | Jul 18, 2022 | Autzen Complex, Eugene, OR (USA) | |
| 41 | Meseret Belete | | 2:18:21 | Oct 15, 2023 | Amsterdam (NED) | |
| 42 | Loice Chemnung | | 2:18:24 | Oct 12, 2025 | Chicago, IL (USA) | |
| 43 | Stella Chesang |  | 2:18:26 | Dec 1, 2024 | Valencia (ESP) | |
| 44 | Bedatu Hirpa | | 2:18:27 | Jan 12, 2025 | Dubai (UAE) | |
| 45 | Emily Sisson |  | 2:18:29 | Oct 9, 2022 | Chicago, IL (USA) | |
| 46 | Roza Dereje | | 2:18:30 | Dec 1, 2019 | Valencia (ESP) | |
| 47 | Vivian Jepkemei Cheruiyot | | 2:18:31 | Apr 22, 2018 | London (GBR) | |
| 48 | Dera Dida | | 2:18:32 | Jan 12, 2025 | Dubai (UAE) | |
| 49 | Azmera Abreha | | 2:18:33 | Dec 1, 2019 | Valencia (ESP) | |
| 50 | Tiruye Mesfin | | 2:18:35 | Dec 1, 2024 | Valencia (ESP) |
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the all-time Marathon Women list?
Ruth Chepngetich (Kenya) leads the all-time Marathon Women list with 2:09:56, set on October 13, 2024 in Chicago, IL (USA).
What mark does it take to enter the Marathon Women all-time top 10?
The 10th-best Marathon Women mark in history is 2:16:07. Any better mark enters the all-time top 10.
What mark does it take to enter the Marathon Women all-time top 100?
The 100th-best Marathon Women mark in history is 2:20:07. Any better mark enters the all-time top 100.
Which country has the most athletes in the Marathon Women all-time top 1000?
Ethiopia has the most athletes in the all-time top 1000, with 274.
What is the Marathon Women world record?
The ratified Marathon Women world record is 5:40, held by Marie-Louise Ledru (France), set on September 29, 1918 in Tour de Paris Marathon.