The men 's race Competition was won by Kenyan athlete Dennis Kimetto in a world record time of 2:02:57 , breaking Destroying the previous record of Wilson Kipsang by 26 seconds .

Kimetto 's performance means Statement that the last six men 's world records at the distance have all been set Conquering at the Berlin Marathon .

Dennis Kimetto won the men 's race Competition in a course record time of 2:06:50 hours .