Debutant Silas Mwetich won the 29th HAJ Hannover Marathon while Racheal Mutgaa took the race, breaking the course record. Kenya’s Mwetich ran his marathon debut in fine weather conditions and surprisingly won the race in 2:09:37. Fellow-Kenyan Hosea Kipkemboi was second with … [Read more...]
Napa Valley Marathon 2019 Wrap-up
March 7, 2019
NAPA, Calif.—March 3, 2019 — Approximately 4,000 eager competitors lined up at the start of the 41st annual Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon (NVM) and inaugural Half Marathon under mild temperatures in the upper 40s that rose into the 50s mid race. In the traditional … [Read more...]
Molla, Chepngetich take Dubai Marathon 2019 titles
January 25, 2019
Dubai, 25 January 2019 - In another record-shattering day at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya became the third fastest woman in marathon history when she clocked 2.17.08, taking over two minutes off the 12 month old course record, and a minute off … [Read more...]
Lagat, Alemu take Mumbia 2019 titles
January 21, 2019
Mumbai, India - 20 January 2019: Kenya’s Cosmas Lagat and Ethiopia’s Worknesh Alemu surprised the pundits and produced outstanding performances in hot conditions to triumph at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2019, winning in 2:09:15 and 2:25.45 respectively. … [Read more...]
Ethiopia wins Frankfurt Marathon 2018 titles
October 29, 2018
Germany - Ethiopia's Kelkile Gezahegn and compatriot Meskerem Assefa captured the the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon 2018 titles in dramatic fashion. … [Read more...]
Cherono sets Amsterdam course record
October 22, 2018
Lawrence Cherono won today’s TCS Amsterdam Marathon with a stunning time of 2:04:06 setting a new course record. The Kenyan shaved more than a minute off the course record he set last year, his personal best until today. His magnificent time is the fastest time ever run in the … [Read more...]
Farah wins Chicago Marathon in Euro record
October 8, 2018
Chicago, USA - Sir Mo Farah and Brigid Kosgei Race to Swift Victories at the 41st Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2018. Manuela Schär takes first Chicago Marathon victory in women’s wheelchair and Daniel Romanchuk wins for the men … [Read more...]
Vantaa Marathon for 25th time
October 6, 2018
Finland - It is that time of the year again when Vantaa Marathon takes place. The 25th edition of Vantaa Marathon is to be held in Tikkurila Sports Grounds 13.10.2018. … [Read more...]
One month to go, Kawauchi aims for Venice win
October 5, 2018
Italy - In one month, on 28thOctober, the Huawei Venicemarathon will blow out 33 candles, and one of the special guests will be the marathon runner Yuki Kawauchi, who will try to become the first Japanese to win in the lagoon. … [Read more...]
Eliud Kipchoge – World Record in Berlin
September 16, 2018
Eliud Kipchoge crowned the 45th edition of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON with a fantastic world record in 2:01:39. The 33-year-old Kenyan led from the start, following his own schedule and was never challenged for the lead. When he crossed the finish line he had obliterated the world … [Read more...]
