Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon–Men’s Elite Race
- By Mario Fraioli
- Published Apr. 21, 2011
- Updated Jun. 30, 2011 at 1:38 PM UTC
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Ryan Hall would surge, drop back, then surge into the lead again.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Ryan Hall pulls the pack along.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Ryan Hall led through 10 miles with a split of 47:06.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
American Ryan Hall led at various parts of the race, making aggressive moves which helped lead to fast times.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Any number of a dozen men were in contention for victory.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
The men's race featured some exciting racing with a series of bold moves and responses.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Mutai's time, while it won't be recognized as a world record, was 57 seconds under Haile Gebreselassie's mark.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Geoffrey Mutai on his way to the fastest marathon ever run.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Mosop (left) and Mutai do battle.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Mosop and Mutai broke free from the pack with four miles to go.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Mosop and Mutai broke free from the pack with four miles to go.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Mutai began to pull away from his countryman with 400 meters to go.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Mutai (left) and Mosop take the turn onto Hereford Street.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Mosop (left) and Mutai finished with the two fastest marathons ever run.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
It was neck and neck with 300 meters to go.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Mosop and Mutai take the turn onto Boylston Street.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
Moses Mosop (left) and Geoffrey Mutai battle down Boylston Street.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Boston Marathon--Men's Elite Race
American Ryan Hall runs to a 2:04:58 finish.
It was a record-setting day in the men’s race at the 2011 Boston Marathon as Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai scorched the historic route, shattering the previous course record by 2 minutes and 49 seconds to win in 2:03:02–the fastest marathon ever run. His countryman, Moses Mosop, was second in 2:03:06, the fastest debut marathon in history. American Ryan Hall placed fourth for the second straight year, running a personal best of 2:04:58. Check out these great photos of the men’s race by Bob Betancourt.
FILED UNDER: Boston Marathon / Photos TAGS: elite men's race / Geoffrey Mutai / Moses Mosop / Photos / race photos / Ryan Hall
Mario Fraioli
Mario Fraioli is a senior editor at Competitor magazine. A cross-country All-American at Stonehill College in 2003, he now coaches the Prado Women's Racing Team in San Diego and was the men's marathon coach for Costa Rica's 2012 Olympic team. His first book, The Official Rock 'n' Roll Guide To Marathon & Half-Marathon Training (VeloPress, 2013) is available in bookstores, running shops and online.
