Fantaye Belayneh and Isaia Kipkoech Lasoi claim victory at the BAA Boston Half

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Fantaye Belayneh of Ethiopia successfully defended her title as the women's champion at the 2025 BAA Boston Half, securing victory with a time of 1:08:51 after an exciting sprint finish. She maintained a strategic approach by remaining with the lead group for most of the race, then executed a powerful sprint in the final moments. Her finish time of 1:08:51 ranks as the fourth-fastest on the Boston Half course.

Melknat Wudu secured second place, trailing by only two seconds. Wudu completed the race in 1:08:53, resulting in an Ethiopian 1–2 finish. Evaline Chirchir completed the top three with a time of 1:09:01, after assisting in setting the early pace alongside Megan Hasz-Sailor from the USA.

Mile 1 with the Elite women's field at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

Downhill stretch on Morton Street, just before mile three, with Evaline Chirchir, Melknat Wudu, Grace Loibach and Megan Hasz-Sailor leading the women's race at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

Erika Kemp, Haftamnesh Tesfay Haylu, Annabel Stafford and Lindsay Flanagan at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

Fantaye Belayneh shares information with Monicah Ngige at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

Fantaye Belayneh points to the road at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

Fantaye Belayneh shares a quick glance with the camera (Did you get that?) at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

Megan Hasz-Sailor would finish sixth overall at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

Molly Born would be the second American women's finisher at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

Everlyn Kemboi would place ninth overall (3rd among Americans) at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

The men's competition at the 2025 B.A.A. Boston Half Marathon, taking place on November 9, 2025, showcased an exciting array of international talent. The event, beginning and ending in Franklin Park, Boston, drew top athletes from across the globe.

Isaia Kipkoech Lasoi claimed victory with a time of 1:00:59, gaining the lead in the last miles to clinch the win. Santiago Catrofe delivered an outstanding performance, finishing in 1:01:23, marking one of the top international showings in the history of the Boston Half. Andrea Kiptoo secured the third spot on the podium with a time of 1:01:30.

Chandler Gibbens was the highest-ranking American, finishing 5th overall with a personal best time of 1:01:57. Sam Chelanga took 6th place, completing the race in 1:03:28, demonstrating both consistency and resilience.

Mile one with the men's lead group at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

During the first mile with the initial chase pack at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

Men's winner Isaia Lasoi with Andrea Kiptoo, Thoams Fafard, Chandler Gibbons and Barry Keane at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

Santiago Catrofe and Mohamed El Ghazouany at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

Dylan Alick, Nicholas Bannon, Jonathon Phillips, Paul Arrendondo, and Neil Ibato at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025, in Boston, MA.

Hector Pagan, Medhane Woldu and Alec Troxell at the BAA Boston Half Marathon on November 9, 2025 in Boston, MA.

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