Sunday August 24th, 2025
Larne, Northern Ireland
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K
Offical Race Web Site
The MEA Antrim Coast Half Marathon 2022 has been approved by World Athletics as an Elite Event. The World Athletics certified course takes in some of the most stunning scenery in Europe, combined with some famous landmarks along the route. With it's flat and fast course, the race is one of the fastest half marathons in the world.
Starting at the beginning of the iconic Antrim Coast Road, the course sweeps into Larne Harbour and through Larne town before moving onto the world famous Antrim Coast Road.
The coast’s stunning landscapes featuring in many movies and television series, including HBO’s Game of Thrones, who used the area extensively as one of the filming locations.
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Male | 59:47 | Alex NZIOKA MATATA | ||
2nd Male | 1:00:28 | Hillary KIPKOECH | ||
3rd Male | 1:00:28 | Birhanu LEGESE | ||
4th Male | 1:01:29 | Adissu GOBENA | ||
Female | 1:05:31 | Yalemzerf YEHUALAW | ||
2nd Female | 1:06:47 | Loice CHEMNUNG | ||
3rd Female | 1:07:04 | Joyciline JEPKOSGEI | ||
4th Female | 1:07:15 | Ftaw ZERAY |
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Sunday August 24th, 2025
Buenos Aires, AR
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Buenos Aires Half Marathon is one of the most important in Latin America and attracted more than 25,000 runners from all over the world.
Dare to run the fastest half marathon in Latin America.
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Male | 1:00:25 | Cosmas Mwangi | ETH | |
2nd Male | 1:00:44 | Richard Yator | KEN | |
3rd Male | 1:00:53 | Benard Biwott | KEN | |
4th Male | 1:00:54 | Gideon Kiprotich | KEN | |
Female | 1:05:58 | Ruth Chepngetich | KEN | |
2nd Female | 1:07:04 | Alemaddis Eyayu Sisay | ETH | |
3rd Female | 1:07:35 | Joyce Chepkemoi | KEN | |
4th Female | 1:08:09 | Veronica Loleo | KEN |
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Sunday August 31st, 2025
Sapporo Hokkaido, Japan
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Hokkaido Marathon, inaugurated in 1987 with just 439 participants, has evolved into one of Japan's premier marathons, attracting nearly 20,000 runners annually. Held every August in Sapporo, Hokkaido, it stands as the nation's only full-scale summer marathon.
The race commences and concludes in Sapporo's Odori Park, offering a scenic course that weaves through the city's landmarks, including the vibrant Susukino district, the serene Nakajima Park, and the historic Hokkaido University campus. Notably, sections of the marathon route were utilized during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, allowing participants to experience a part of Olympic history.
Over the years, the Hokkaido Marathon has been a significant event for elite athletes preparing for international competitions held in hot climates, such as the Olympics and World Championships. Approximately 40% of Japan's national team members selected for these global events have competed in this marathon, underscoring its importance in the nation's athletic calendar.
The event is renowned for its challenging yet picturesque course, enthusiastic local support, and the unique opportunity for amateur runners to compete alongside top-tier athletes. With its blend of urban and natural scenery, the Hokkaido Marathon offers a memorable experience for all participants.
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Male | 2:15:36 | Shogo Nakamura | JPN | |
2nd Male | 2:16:28 | Ryuichi Yoshioka | JPN | |
3rd Male | 2:16:40 | Atsumi Ashiwa | JPN | |
4th Male | 2:16:43 | Takeshi Soma | JPN | |
Female | 2:31:04 | Pauline Kamulu Kaveke | KEN | |
2nd Female | 2:33:47 | Shiho Tachizako | JPN | |
3rd Female | 2:35:26 | Ayano Ikeuchi | JPN | |
4th Female | 2:36:50 | Yuko Kikuchi | JPN |
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Thursday October 23rd, 2025
Reykjavik, Iceland
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Marathon Relay · 10K
Offical Race Web Site
In 1983 two young entrepreneurs working at a travel agency were looking for an opportunity to interest more tourists in visiting Iceland when they came up with the idea of starting an international road race in Reykjavik. A year later the first run was held with 214 participants. These were natives and runners from seven other nations.
Since then the Reykjavik Marathon has been held every year and now attracts around 13.000 participants with more than 1500 foreign runners taking part mainly in the marathon and the half marathon. In 2012 almost 13.500 runners participated in all six distances of the Reykjavik Marathon.
Reykjavik Marathon became a member of AIMS in 1984. AIMS is a member based organization of more than 300 of the world's leading distance races from over 85 countries.
World famous runners have participated in our marathon, among those are Stefano Baldini, Frank Shorter, Hugh Jones, Grete Waitz, Waldemar Cierpinski and Fred Lebow.
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Male | 2:20:33 | Jose Sousa | prt | |
2nd Male | 2:27:27 | Philemon Kemboi | ken | |
3rd Male | 2:30:50 | Odd Arne Engeseter | nor | |
4th Male | 2:34:03 | Shohei Miyamoto | jpn | |
Female | 3:06:25 | Anca Irina Faiciuc | rou | |
2nd Female | 3:10:29 | Freya Mary Leman | gbr | |
3rd Female | 3:10:52 | Kerry Ann Arouca | usa | |
4th Female | 3:11:07 | Renae Ciochinelli | usa |
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
M 40-49 | 2:30:49 | Odd Arne Engesæter | nor | |
M 50-59 | 2:59:45 | Dariusz Kieliszek | pol | |
M 60-69 | 3:32:59 | Serhii Panchenko | ukr | |
M 70+ | 4:01:41 | Jeremy WORTHING-SMITH | aut | |
F 40-49 | 3:09:59 | Freya Mary Leman | gbr | |
F 50-59 | 3:23:49 | Laura Delgado Rubio | esp | |
F 60-69 | 3:54:49 | Nancy J Schubring | usa | |
F 70+ | 4:25:33 | Ástríður Helga Bergmann | isl |
There are several obvious reasons for foreign marathon runners to pick Reykjavik, not least the fact that the running conditions are usually extremely comfortable – the route is smoothly paved and very flat, while the weather tends to be breezy and in the mid-teens centigrade.
The atmosphere surrounding a race is also a hugely important factor for most runners, and the atmosphere at the Reykjavík race is electric.
The route
The course of the Reykjavik Marathon is unique, and very scenic. The marathon is one lap (except for the last part, as it goes nearly the same route as in the beginning of the race). The race starts and finishes downtown within sight of the pond and the city hall. The location is unbeatable, considering that a large number of hotels are within 5 to 10 minutes walking distance from the start of the race.
The first part of the course runs through a residential area where many of the inhabitants come out of their houses to cheer the runners on. This is followed by a section where the runners pass along the seaside and have excellent views of the ocean, but also of the mountains surrounding Reykjavik, including Esjan and the Snæfellsjökull glacier. Participants in the marathon also run through the Elliðaárdal valley, the location of one of the country’s more popular salmon-fishing rivers, a small waterfall, and some woodland. In the last part of the race, the participants pass a number of famous buildings, including Höfdi House, a Reykjavik City Council reception venue where US President Ronald Reagan and USSR General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev met for a summit in 1986.
Most of the race takes place on the streets of the city, although parts of the route are run on tracks, particularly the seaside and salmon river sections.
If the course record in the marathon or half marathon is broken a course record bonus will be paid. The bonus is 100.000 ISK for a marathon course record and 50.000 ISK for a half marathon course record. The record holders in the marathon are Ceslovas Kundrotas (LTU) 2:17:06 (male) and Angharad Mair (GBR) 2:38:47 (female). Benjamin Serem (KEN) is the record holder in half marathon male 1:04:09 and Martha Ernstdóttir (ISL) has the record in half marathon female 1:11:40.
Saturday August 23rd, 2025
Flint, Michigan
Distance: 10 Miles · 5K · 5 mile · 10 Mile Walk · Kids Race
Offical Race Web Site
In August of 1977, Michigan House Speaker Bobby Crim and his assistant Lois Craig launched the first Bobby Crim 10 Mile Road Race. Little did they know that they were embarking on a journey that would change the City of Flint forever!
In the 40 plus years since those first days as a race organization, the Crim Fitness Foundation has evolved into a highly regarded non-profit organization impacting the lives of thousands. The 3-day race events includes something for everyone, from wheelers and walkers, toddlers and seniors all the way to elite class runners.
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Male | 49:31 | Ben Olson | 24 | Coon Rapids, MN |
2nd Male | 50:10 | Zacchaeus Widner | 33 | Frendale, MI |
3rd Male | 50:27 | Zac Truman | 24 | Rochester Hills, MI |
4th Male | 50:48 | Dylan Parker | 23 | Ann Arbor, MI |
Female | 55:48 | Dot McMahon | 47 | Oakland Township, MI |
2nd Female | 1:01:07 | Michaela Kizershot White | 32 | Pittsburgh, PA |
3rd Female | 1:01:16 | Jordan Jennings | 28 | Flint, MI |
4th Female | 1:01:57 | Nicole Monette | 39 | Oxford, MI |
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
M 40-49 | 1:01:19 | Derek Ornekian | 43 | Novi, MI |
M 50-59 | 59:50 | Bryan Heid | 50 | OWOSSO, MI |
M 60-69 | 1:06:03 | John Niven | 60 | Swartz Creek, MI |
M 70+ | 1:17:56 | Dermot Holwell | 70 | Mississauga, CAN |
F 40-49 | 1:11:44 | Fiona Hobler | 41 | Hamilton, CAN |
F 50-59 | 1:13:14 | Paula Antoniou | 50 | Lake Orion, MI |
F 60-69 | 1:21:22 | Jill Clark | 63 | CLIO, MI |
F 70+ | 1:28:12 | Terese Grondin | 71 | Fenton, MI |
I have not run this 10 miler but it is on my bucket list.