
10K champion, is fresh off a win at the USA 25K National Championships on May 13, and looks to become the fourth man to win back-to-back B.A.A. 10K in 2017, while Chepkirui placed fourth at last month’s TCS London Marathon. Her 30:15 personal best at 10K is fourth fastest among the field, only trailing Sheila Chepkirui (Kenya, 29:46), Vicoty Chepngeno (Kenya, 30:14), and Joan Chelimo Melly (Romania, 30:14). Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medalist, won April’s Boston Marathon in her Boston debut, and will return to the roads hoping to extend her winning streak. We look forward to kicking off summer with a memorable competition on June 25.” 10K course is flat, fast, and –most importantly-fun for our top contenders. 10K, including Boston Marathoners, American record holders, Olympians and Paralympians,” said Mary Kate Shea, Director of Professional Athletes for the B.A.A. “Many fan favorites and global stars return to Boston for this year’s B.A.A. Registration remains open with limited spots remaining. Distance Medley, a year-long series featuring the B.A.A. 10K presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital will be the second event of the 2023 B.A.A.

10K winner Leonard Korir, as well as national record holder Emily Sisson. Among the challengers set to compete are Boston Marathon champions Hellen Obiri (2023) and Benson Kipruto (2021), defending B.A.A. 10K presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, to be run on Sunday, June 25 through Back Bay. 10K Champion Leonard Korir, plus American Record Holder Emily Sisson to Compete in June 25 RaceīOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced professional fields for the 2023 B.A.A. Reigning Boston Marathon Winner Hellen Obiri, Defending B.A.A.
