Editorial · All 4 ranked
Richest Marathon Athletes
Independent net worth estimates for every earner we track in marathon.
Estimates compiled from public reporting and updated continuously.
| Rank | Athlete | Sport | Nation | Honours | Net worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haile GebrselassieMarathon · Long-distance running | Marathon |  Ethiopia | Olympic Gold Medalsx6 | $500M |
| 2 | Kelvin KiptumMarathon · Long-distance running | Marathon |  Kenya | Marathon World Recordx4 | $5M |
| 3 | Sifan HassanMarathon · Middle- and long-distance running | Marathon |  Netherlands | Olympic Gold Medalx7 | $5M |
| 4 | Eliud KipchogeMarathon · Marathon, 5000 m | Marathon | Kenya | Olympic Gamesx7 | $3M |
Methodology: compiled from each athlete's documented honours, records and public estimates on their AthleteWiki profile. All 4 eligible athletes ranked. Updated 2026-07-14.