Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge completed the marathon distance in 1:59:40 in Vienna during the specially organized INEOS 1:59 Challenge, becoming the first human recorded running it in under two hours. Because the event used rotating pacers and was not an open race, it was not recognized as an official world record, but it stands as a landmark athletic achievement.
Record no. MRB-2026-005784
First Marathon Distance Run Under Two Hours (unofficial)
Reference Record – Not Certified
This record is compiled from publicly available sources for reference. It has not been examined or certified by The Book of World Records.