Career Winnings
The following tables are based on prize money and bonus money earned at the Boston Marathon (1986–2016). Prize money is provided by principal sponsor John Hancock Financial Services and is awarded to the top 15 finishers in the open race and the top five finishers in the masters divisions. Bonus money is presented to individuals establishing a course record or world best. In 2007, additional money was awarded to the American women competing in the USA Women’s Marathon Championship, which was held within the Elite Women’s Start.
Men’s Leaders
| Rank | Name, Home | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot (KEN) | $469,000 |
| 2 | Lelisa Desisa (ETH) | $375,000 |
| 3 | Moses Tanui (KEN) | $260,100 |
| 4 | Cosmas Ndeti (KEN) | $260,000 |
| 5 | Geoffrey Mutai (KEN) | $225,000 |
| 6 | Wesley Korir (KEN) | $205,000 |
| 7 | Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot (KEN) | $202,900 |
| 8 | Meb Keflezighi (USA) | $194,000 |
| 9 | Deriba Merga (ETH) | $190,000 |
| 10 | Ibrahim Hussein (KEN) | $172,000 |
| 11 | Timothy Cherigat (KEN) | $132,500 |
| 12 | Joseph Chebet (KEN) | $127,400 |
| 13 | Wilson Chebet (KEN) | $115,000 |
| 14 | Yemane Adhane Tsegay (ETH) | $115,000 |
| 15 | Hailu Negussie (ETH) | $114,000 |
Push Rim Men’s Leaders
| Rank | Name (Home) | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernst van Dyk (RSA) | $185,500 |
| 2 | Franz Nietlispach (SUI) | $66,500 |
| 3 | Jim Knaub (CA) | $61,000 |
| 4 | Mustapha Badid (FRA) | $55,750 |
| 5 | Heinz Frei (SUI) | $51,000 |
Women’s Leaders
| Rank | Name (Home) | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catherine Ndereba (KEN) | $392,000 |
| 2 | Uta Pippig (GER) | $347,000 |
| 3 | Rita Jeptoo (KEN) | $320,000 |
| 4 | Fatuma Roba (ETH) | $271,500 |
| 5 | Sharon Cherop (KEN) | $252,400 |
| 6 | Dire Tune (ETH) | $237,000 |
| 7 | Salina Kosgei (KEN) | $190,000 |
| 8 | Caroline Kilel (KEN) | $162,000 |
| 9 | Caroline Rotich (KEN) | $150,000 |
| 10 | Teyba Erkesso (ETH) | $150,000 |
| 11 | Jelena Prokopcuka (LAT) | $148,000 |
| 12 | Rosa Mota (POR) | $135,000 |
| 13 | Lidiya Grigoryeva (RUS) | $129,700 |
| 14 | Olga Markova (RUS) | $125,000 |
| 15 | Buzunesh Deba (ETH) | $124,000 |
Push Rim Women’s Leaders
| Rank | Name (Home) | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Driscoll (IL) | $177,000 |
| 2 | Wakako Tsuchida (JPN) | $124,500 |
| 3 | Tatyana McFadden (MD) | $70,000 |
| 4 | Louise Sauvage (AUS) | $64,750 |
| 5 | Diane Roy (CAN) | $37,500 |