Jacob Kiplimo Wins the Chicago Marathon 2025

Uganda is celebrating yet another marathon win by marathon star Jacob Kiplimo. Jacob Kiplom0 just won the Chicago Marathon on 12th October 2025 after dominating the second half of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. In just his second ever marathon, Jacob Kiplimo took the Chicago title in a remarkable time of 2:02:21. A few moments after his win, Ugandans and other supporters from across the world took to social media to congratulate the marathon star on such an incredible win.

Jacob pulled clear at halfway and eventually finished ahead of Amos Kipruto. Kenyan runner Alex Masai took third position (2:04:37) while Connor Mantz broke the US record to finish fourth (2:04:43).

This is amazing news for Uganda and we are very proud of Jacob Kiplimo especially of his resilience and commitment to being an excellent long-distance runner. He is now the first Ugandan to win a World Marathon Major. Following his win, the chicago marathon winner took to his Instagram to say the following;

“I made it

First victory in a marathon and its a Major.

I knew that the guys were pushing a little too fast so it was tough to maintain that pace.

My winning at the @chimarathon has been a team work for more than three months. My teammates helped me a lot in Uganda every single training and workout, I couldn’t achieve it without them, I am very happy to have a great group.

Everyone of my team have been important, my coach, my agent with the management, of course my family and my sponsor that are always by my side.

Chicago is a wonderful city I also found myself on the wall of a huge building.”

Jacob Kiplimo at the Chicago Marathon 2025. Photo Credit: Abbott World Marathon Majors

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a major running event that happens annually on the streets of Chicago,Illinois. The marathon welcomes runners, visitors and supporters from across the world as they converge to participate in this world class event. The marathon highlights the beauty of Chicago while also contributing greatly to Chicago’s tourism through sports tourism. It is among the seven World Marathon Majors. This year’s Chicago marathon took place on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The Bank of America has sponsored and organized the Chicago Marathon since 2008 hence the name and more sponsors have joined to support by providing prize money to elite runners who produce world record performances and commendable American wins.

The top 3 women in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon were;

Hawi Feysa from Ethiopia who finished at 2:14:56. Hawi emerged as the winner and is a long-distance runner who specializes in marathon and road races. She also competes in cross country and track events. She is known for her amazing victory at the 2024 Frankfurt Marathon.
Mergertu Alemu from Ethiopia came second place and finished at 2:17:18
Magdalena Shauri from Tanzania took third position at 2:18:03.

The top 3 men in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon were;

Jacob Kiplimo from Uganda was the winner and finished with a new PB and national record 2:02:23.
Amos Kiprito from Kenya who finished at 2:03:54.
Alex Masai from Kenya who finished at 2:04:37.

Photo credit: Abbott World Marathon Majors

Jacob Kiplimo therefore landed his first Abbott World Marathon Major Title and represented Uganda on the global scale. He was warmly welcomed at Entebbe International Airport by his family and support system. He was also welcomed by a delegation from the National Council of Sports – Uganda and Uganda Athletics. One of the most amazing things about Jacob Kiplimo is he achieved this World Marathon Major in just his second-ever marathon. The world marathon superstar is back in Uganda with a commendable win, kudos to him and his team!