A looming showdown as defending Champion Sharon Lokedi is set to lock horns at the 2025 Boston 10K, with the 2024 Boston 10K winner Erika Kemp. Set for June 22 in the United States, the 2025 Boston 10 K promises an electrifying showdown. As reigning Boston Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi prepares to defend her title against fierce competition.
Meanwhile, Lokedi will also face other fierce rivals such as Kenya’s distance legends Edna Kiplagat and Jesca Chelangat, making the women’s field one of the deepest and most competitive in recent memory.
Sharon Lokedi, fresh off her record-breaking 2:17:22 victory at the 2025 Boston Marathon, returns to Boston with momentum and confidence. Having shattered the marathon course record by over two and a half minutes.
Will Sharon Lokedi Hold on, Kemp?
Erika Kemp, winner 2024 Boston 10 K
However, the 31-year-old Kenyan now has a hard task ahead as she prepares to translate her marathon success to the 6.2-mile 10K distance. If Sharon manages to clinch the title, this will mark her second start at the Boston 10K, where she previously impressed with a 30:52 personal best.
On the other hand, Erika Kemp, the reigning champion of the Boston 10K from 2024, will be back to defend her crown. Kemp claimed victory last year with a time of 32:18 and has since solidified her status as one of America’s top road racers.
Meanwhile, her return sets the stage for an epic battle with Lokedi, as both athletes seek to assert dominance on Boston’s fast course.
Adding to the star power are Kenyan veterans Edna Kiplagat, a two-time Boston Marathon champion and Olympic medalist. In addition, Kenya`s Jesca Chelangat, a rising talent with a 30:01 personal best in the 10K, adds depth to the race.
Two-time Boston Marathon champion and Olympic medalist Edna Kiplagat.
The race will see a test of endurance, strategy and speed.
Moreover, the Boston 10K is part of the B.A.A. Distance Medley series. The event is attracting nearly 10,000 runners from around the world. The field is packed with Olympic medalists, course record holders, and national champions.
The 2025 Boston 10K is shaping up to be a must-watch event for fans of competitive distance running.
