Here's an at-a-glance guide to the top female runners in this year's Boston Marathon. Keep it handy while following our live coverage on Monday.

Runner/PR Most Recent Marathon Need to Know Favorites Shalane Flanagan

(USA/2:21:14)

3rd, 2014 Berlin Marathon, 2:21:14 In evenly matched field, best chance yet for Massachusetts native to win. Mare Dibaba

(Ethiopia/2:19:52) 1st, 2015 Xiamen, 2:19:52 Fastest in field; will be in her 4th marathon in last 12 months. Buzunesh Deba

(Ethiopia/2:19:59) 9th, 2014 New York City, 2:31:40 2nd last year in PR; has also been 2nd twice in New York City. Caroline Kilel

(Kenya/2:22:34) 2nd, 2014 Shanghai, 2:25:22 2011 champ was only 17th last year; has 8 career marathon wins. Challengers Aberu Kebede

(Ethiopia/2:20:30) 5th, 2015 Dubai, 2:21:17 6 career marathon wins, but can be erratic. Shure Demise Ware

(Ethiopia/2:20:59) 4th, 2015 Dubai, 2:20:59 19-year-old set pending world junior record in January. Alexsandra Duliba

(Belarus/2:21:29) 8th, 2015 Dubai, 2:23:06 Beat Flanagan last year; strong over 2nd half of races. Sharon Cherop

(Kenya/2:22:28) 2nd, 2014 Frankfurt, 2:23:44 2012 Boston champ is fastest Kenyan in field. Joyce Chepkirui

(Kenya/2:30:23) 1st, 2014 Honolulu, 2:30:23 Her 1:06:19 half marathon PR is best in the field. Other Americans Desiree Linden

(2:22:38) 5th, 2014 New York City, 2:28:11 2011 runner-up says she's as fit as then. Amy Cragg

(2:27:03) 5th, 2014 Chicago, 2:27:03 Gutsy runner won't be afraid to run with leaders. Adriana Nelson

(2:28:52) 9th, 2014 Frankfurt, 2:33:54 Veteran could pick off bigger U.S. names if they fall from lead pack.

Scott Douglas Scott is a veteran running, fitness, and health journalist who has held senior editorial positions at Runner’s World and Running Times.

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