SportsWEIRD NEWS
Mark Kiptoo runs 2:15:24 for over-50 marathon record
Kiptoo averaged five minutes ten seconds per mile through rain and strong wind, and his over-fifty record had stood for thirty-five years; the leaders were barely ahead.

At a glance
- First reported by Marathon Handbook: “Mark Kiptoo Runs 2:15:24 for M50 Marathon Record”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 4:44 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell.
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- Marathon HandbookMark Kiptoo Runs 2:15:24 for M50 Marathon Record
What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMark Kiptoo ran two hours, fifteen minutes, twenty-four seconds for a new over-fifty marathon record, taking four minutes and five seconds off one that stood thirty-five years.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThirteenth overall, nineteen seconds off the leaders, in rain and a strong wind. The over-fifty part was just on his bib.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo is there a trophy for thirteenth?

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNineteen seconds. The only people who beat him were the ones allowed to be younger.
From the archive: everything BBN aired on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · the Sports archive · all months





