American Record Holder Emily Sisson to Make Boston Marathon Debut

Sisson, the fastest American female marathoner, will run her first Boston Marathon in 2026.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:25pm

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the dynamic motion of a female marathon runner, conveying the anticipation and excitement surrounding Emily Sisson's Boston Marathon debut.The anticipated debut of American record holder Emily Sisson at the 2026 Boston Marathon will bring a burst of energy and excitement to the historic race.Boston Today

Emily Sisson, the current American record holder in the marathon, will make her Boston Marathon debut in 2026. Sisson has dominated the U.S. marathon scene in recent years, setting the national record at the 2025 Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:18:29.

Why it matters

The Boston Marathon is one of the most prestigious and challenging marathons in the world, and Sisson's participation will be a major event for American distance running. As the fastest American woman marathoner, Sisson's debut at Boston is highly anticipated by fans and the running community.

The details

Sisson, 29, has won multiple national championships and represented the U.S. in the last two Olympic Games. She will be looking to become the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon since Desiree Linden in 2018.

  • Sisson will make her Boston Marathon debut in 2026.
  • She set the current American marathon record of 2:18:29 at the 2025 Chicago Marathon.

The players

Emily Sisson

The current American record holder in the marathon, with a time of 2:18:29 set at the 2025 Chicago Marathon.

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What they’re saying

“The Boston Marathon has been a race I've looked forward to competing in for many years.”

— Emily Sisson

What’s next

Sisson will continue training for her Boston Marathon debut in 2026, with the goal of becoming the first American woman to win the race since 2018.

The takeaway

Emily Sisson's Boston Marathon debut in 2026 will be a highly anticipated event, as the current American record holder looks to add the prestigious Boston title to her growing list of accomplishments.