Road Road championships · since 1897 
Boston, United States of America 21 Apr 1986
1986 Boston Marathon
Boston, United States of America 21 Apr 1986- events
- 2
- medals awarded
- 6
- nations on the podium
- 5
- world records
- 0
Podiums
Medal table
5 nations · 6 medals| # | Nation | Total | Share | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Australia AUS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2 |  Norway NOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 |  Canada CAN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 4 |  Netherlands NED | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 5 |  Italy ITA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Records set
1 CR- CR Rob De Castella Marathon · Men 2:07:51
About this edition
With the backing of Boston-based John Hancock, the Boston Marathon awarded prize money for the first time. Consequently, the race attracted many of the top marathoners in the world. Australia’s Robert de Castella posted the third-fastest marathon ever run, setting a record of 2:07:51. He earned $30,000 for the win, $25,000 for a course record, and a new car. Norway’s Ingrid Kristiansen, the women’s world-record holder (2:21:06), won her first Boston Marathon in 2:24:55. Kristiansen also won a new car and $35,000 in prize and bonus money.