ARLINGTON, Virginia, October 25, 2026 — Kyle King won his fourth Marine Corps Marathon title on Sunday, finishing in 2:17:31 to secure a third consecutive victory, while Kaylee Slade took the women’s race at the event’s 51st edition.
King finished 4 minutes, 39 seconds ahead of Britain’s Daniel Soltys, who crossed in 2:22:10. Joseph Reimann completed the men’s podium in 2:23:28, according to the preliminary results published by Runner’s World.
Slade’s winning time was listed as 2:44:34, with Rebekka Kalenga second in 2:46:36 and Julia Flower third in 2:49:01. Results remain subject to verification by race organisers.
The 26.2-mile event brought runners through Arlington and Washington, D.C. For more on the course and its landmark sections, see our Marine Corps Marathon 2026 route and race-day guide.
Kyle King claims fourth title and third straight victory
King, an active-duty Marine from Northern Virginia, added the 2026 title to victories in 2022, 2024 and 2025, according to NBC Washington’s race coverage.
But returning as the defending champion has not made the occasion feel easier. Speaking to NBC after the race, King said: “I’d say it gets harder each time.” He added: “The pressure’s always there.”
His latest winning margin left a clear gap at the front of the men’s standings. Soltys secured second place, finishing 1 minute, 18 seconds ahead of Reimann. Lucas Stalnaker placed fourth in 2:24:14, followed by Jordan Smith in 2:24:41.
Further down the top 10, Brett Brady finished eighth in 2:25:45, just two seconds ahead of John Bowers. Vince Paikowski followed another six seconds later.
Marine Corps Marathon 2026 men’s top 10 — preliminary results
| Place | Runner | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle King | USA | 2:17:31 |
| 2 | Daniel Soltys | Great Britain | 2:22:10 |
| 3 | Joseph Reimann | USA | 2:23:28 |
| 4 | Lucas Stalnaker | USA | 2:24:14 |
| 5 | Jordan Smith | USA | 2:24:41 |
| 6 | Sean Casey | USA | 2:24:59 |
| 7 | Luke Gilman | USA | 2:25:11 |
| 8 | Brett Brady | USA | 2:25:45 |
| 9 | John Bowers | USA | 2:25:47 |
| 10 | Vince Paikowski | USA | 2:25:53 |
Kaylee Slade wins women’s race as Kalenga finishes second
Slade headed the women’s standings with a reported time of 2:44:34, putting her 2 minutes, 2 seconds ahead of Kalenga. Flower took third in 2:49:01, with Bowman Shaughnessy fourth in 2:49:49.
In its description of Slade’s finish-line interview, NBC Washington said she credited veterans and service members along the course with inspiring her.
The women’s results also included a close contest for fifth through seventh. Kate Llorente finished in 2:51:01, Abigail Johnson followed eight seconds later, and Alyssa Wray crossed just two seconds behind Johnson.
Marine Corps Marathon 2026 women’s top 10 — preliminary results
| Place | Runner | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaylee Slade | USA | 2:44:34 |
| 2 | Rebekka Kalenga | USA | 2:46:36 |
| 3 | Julia Flower | USA | 2:49:01 |
| 4 | Bowman Shaughnessy | USA | 2:49:49 |
| 5 | Kate Llorente | USA | 2:51:01 |
| 6 | Abigail Johnson | USA | 2:51:09 |
| 7 | Alyssa Wray | USA | 2:51:11 |
| 8 | Hadassah Stoltzfus | USA | 2:51:36 |
| 9 | Kelly Eckerd | USA | 2:52:02 |
| 10 | Monika Horoho | USA | 2:52:20 |
Timing note: Runner’s World lists Slade’s time as 2:44:34, while NBC Washington’s finish-line video caption gives 2:44:26. This article uses the Runner’s World listing pending confirmation from the race timing provider.
Runners and supporters can check individual performances through the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon results and runner-tracking portal. The organiser advises that results published immediately after an event are unofficial until the timing data has been reviewed.
Known as “The People’s Marathon,” the event offers no prize money. For King, Sunday brought another title at a race he has now won four times; for Slade, it brought the women’s victory at one of the country’s best-known marathon events.
Sources: Runner’s World’s top-finisher listings; NBC Washington’s winner report and King interview; NBC Washington’s Slade finish-line coverage; and the Marine Corps Marathon results information page.
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