Foreign athletes not registered for sport clubs affiliated to foreign federations can finally participate in international marathons and half marathons, without having to obligatorily present a medical certificate. From now on they’ll simply sign a liability waiver. … [Read more...]
Marathon Events
Marathon Events Worldwide
Strong women field for Frankfurt 2019
September 20, 2019
Germany - Two women who could be about to produce a world class time of around 2:20 are among the favourites for the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon on Sunday, October 27 … [Read more...]
Venice Marathon 10 reasons to save the date
September 5, 2019
Venice, Italy - Sunday, October 27th there will be the 34th Venice Marathon from Stra to Riva Sette Martiri. Here are 10 reasons to save the date on your agenda. … [Read more...]
Vantaa Marathon 2019, 50th anniversary
August 19, 2019
Tikkurila will be filled with running enthusiasts when the Vantaa Marathon takes place on Saturday, October 12, 2019. The event is held at the Tikkurila Sports Hall and the Swimming Hall. … [Read more...]
German victories at Dusseldorf Marathon
April 29, 2019
Tom Gröschel and Anja Scherl are the winners of the Metro Marathon Düsseldorf. It is the first time in the history of the event that there are two national winners. Both also took the German Championship as this was included in the race. Tom Gröschel clocked 2:13:49 in cloudy but … [Read more...]
Double Ethiopian triumph in Hamburg 2019
April 29, 2019
Tadu Abatu and Dibabe Kuma celebrated success in duplicate for Ethiopia at the Haspa Marathon Hamburg on Sunday. In rainy conditions last year’s runner-up Abatu clocked 2:08:25, winning a sprint finish from Ayele Abshero. His fellow-Ethiopian crossed the line just one second … [Read more...]
Racheal Mutgaa sets Hannover course record
April 7, 2019
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...]
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...]
