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Big Five Marathon

Saturday June 14th, 2025
African Savannah, ZA
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon
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The Big Five Marathon in South Africa is held among the wildlife of the African Savannah. Runners from all over the world will meet in one of the most spectacular Big Five game reserves in Africa.

In these magnificent surroundings, we combine exciting game drives with a challenging marathon route going right through the habitat of the most famous African game: Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard.

No fences, no rivers, nothing at all separates the runners from the African wildlife!

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Big Five Marathon, Race Date: 2024-06-15, Distance: Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 4:01:14 Daley Van De Sande ned
2nd Male 4:06:56 Julian Todorov Dimov bul
3rd Male 4:12:42 Phillip Patrick Nagelschmied den
4th Male 4:25:21 Gary Martin gbr
Female 3:54:25 Marelize Retief rsa
2nd Female 4:01:42 Nicky Booyens rsa
3rd Female 4:15:39 Briana Butler usa
4th Female 4:40:18 Alice Ball gbr
Division Time Name Age Home
M 40-49 5:59:44 Dimitar Sergeev Kostov bul
M 50-59 4:06:56 Julian Todorov Dimov bul
M 60-69 5:01:15 Paul Carlsson aus
M 70+ 5:30:56 Roland Edgar Bunge rsa
F 40-49 4:15:39 Briana Butler usa
F 50-59 6:40:38 Hilda Diputado Gudmundsson den
F 60-69 6:13:42 Pilar Ramon usa
Big Five Marathon

The Big Five Marathon is known for its challenging course, which takes runners through incredible scenery and showcases the natural beauty and wildlife of South Africa.

The start and finish line are situated at Lakeside Lodge on the upper escarpment. After the start, the marathon and half marathon routes take the runners past Ravineside Lodge, the Entabeni Monolith and further on to the lower plateau. This first section is run on dirt roads made up of red sand. Runners will pass a few hills (nothing too bad…the most challenging is yet to come!). And when you reach Hanglip View Point, you backtrack and run back before you reach Yellow Wood Valley. Pay attention to this section as the surface is very uneven with loose rocks, pebbles and holes.

The Yellow Wood Valley is the most dreaded part of the course. You are about to run down the steepest slope of your life! This sharp descent is on a paved surface. The next three kilometres or so will be excruciatingly hard on your quads as you negotiate the steep slope. You reach lion country after the descent. And, although the next nine kilometres are flat, you’re running through deep sand. Full marathoners do a 9km loop, whereas half marathon runners run a 2km loop.

This brings us back to Yellow Wood. And yes, you guessed correctly - we’re going up the dreaded hill this time! Be prepared to take things slowly as it’s virtually impossible to run up this hill.

The route carries on to Long Drive, a narrow valley, where marathon runners do a 6km loop. Half marathoners run across the valley and reach the final section of the route. This section is run on dirt trails, a welcome respite from the deep sand and loose stone terrain earlier on.

The end of the run is fairly hard (final four kilometres). We run halfway down the ridge, which provides us with a wonderful view out over the plateau's lake. The surface is fairly bad, consisting of hard uneven stony ground with plenty of large rocks and stones of all sizes. This final part has quite a few hills and as the surface is loose, it pays to keep a careful watch on the ground as we run towards the finish. With the finish line in sight you can now take it nice and easy.

The weather is very dry, sunny and cool at this time of the year. Participants can expect an average temperature of around 15-20 Celsius, but with variations due to sun, shade, wind and altitude.

Men's 10K Glasgow

Sunday June 15th, 2025
Glasgow, Scottland, UK
Distance: 10K
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On the go since 2004, the Men’s 10K Glasgow has firmly set itself as THE run for men in the west. The life expectancy of a man in Scotland is, shockingly, still the lowest in Europe and three years less than in England and Wales. Suicide, in addition to other mental health problems, continues to be an issue of high significance to men in Scotland. Suicide is the biggest killer of young people (18-34) in Scotland and almost three out of four suicides are by men. Our aim is to help change this, little by little – and the Men’s 10K is how we are doing it!

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Men's 10K Glasgow, Race Date: 2024-06-16, Distance: 10k
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 32:58 Greg Turner Giffnock North
2nd Male 34:17 Simon Williams Strathclyde Uni
3rd Male 34:23 Louis Ohare Cumbernauld AAC
4th Male 34:59 Wesley Pattison Greenock Glenpark
Female 47:54 Marion Peacock
2nd Female 52:01 Jess Thompson
3rd Female 52:01 Kirsty Maccorquodale
4th Female 58:01 Claire Henderson
Division Time Name Age Home
M 40-49 34:59 Wesley Pattison
M 50-59 34:23 Louis O?hare
M 60-69 36:13 Chris Upson
M 70+ 47:16 John McFarlane
F 40-49 47:54 Marion Peacock
F 50-59 58:23 Lee Dunnachie
Men's 10K Glasgow

The Men’s 10K in Glasgow starts at the spectacular setting of the Riverside Transport Museum. The route heads East along the River Clyde and takes in the scenic views. Iconic buildings to look out for include the Glasgow Science Center, The Armadillo, The SECC and the SSE Hydro and all within the first 2KM. The route then heads under the Kingston Bridge, crossing over the Clyde via George V Bridge, and back via Glasgow Bridge as you approach the halfway point.

The second half of the route will take you past the south side of George Square and down towards Glasgow Green, crossing the Clyde twice more via Crown Street and Kings Bridge before heading back towards George Square where cheering crowds await to help in one last effort to cross the finish line where you’ll receive your well earned medal, water and goodybag.


Maraton de la Liberte

Sunday June 15th, 2025
Caen, France
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · Marathon Relay · 10K · 5K · Kids Race
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Freedom Marathon is a marathon held annually on a part of the coast of Normandy, from Courseulles-sur-Mer to the Caen Memorial since 1988. In remembrance of d-day, theruns is close to the June 6 date.

With 30 editions, the Marathon de la Liberté is the leading event of Les Courants de la Liberté, on the legendary distance of 42.195km. Tribute to History, Le Marathon de la Liberté is sometimes called the D-Day Landings Marathon and is also known as the Caen Marathon. It has been awarded the FFA national label. Its course is one of the most beautiful ones in France.

During this race, personal endeavour is coupled with the discovery of the major milestones of the Normandy Landings (Juno and Sword Beaches, the Casino d’Ouistreham, Pegasus Bridge, etc.), adding a historical reverence to this intense sporting challenge.

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Maraton de la Liberte, Race Date: 2024-06-02, Distance: Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 2:13:42 CARO FLORIAN
2nd Male 2:20:36 RUEL GUILLAUME
3rd Male 2:27:03 FACOMPREZ PIERRE-YVES
4th Male 2:28:10 EXMELIN ANTOINE
Female 2:54:22 LOUF ANNE-SOPHIE
2nd Female 3:00:29 DOISNE MARINA
3rd Female 3:08:10 JEHANNO-ANDRE FRANCOISE
4th Female 3:11:10 FOUQUAY ESTELLE
Division Time Name Age Home
Maraton de la Liberte

1988 :Creation of Le Marathon de la Liberté and the popular 14km race.

1989 :Official launch of La Pegasus (14.8km), named after the famous bridge from which the race sets off, the first bridge liberated by British soldiers from the 3rd Airborne Division.

1993 :Les Relais de la Paix – a children's relay race created in 1987 by Michel Roudil, the Mayor of Asnelles, at the request of Jean-Marie Girault, the Senator and Mayor of the City of Caen, for the inauguration of the Mémorial – became Les Foulées de la Liberté.

1994: Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Record participation in Le Marathon de la Liberté (5,600 participants) and La Pegasus (6,000 participants), with special guest Fred Lebow, the founder of the New York Marathon.

2000 :Creation of Les Rollers de la Liberté.

2002 :Creation of La Rochambelle (starting in Mathieu – 8.6km) as a tribute to the nurses of General Leclerc's Second Armoured Division. The length of La Pegasus was increased to 17.4km.

2004 :Celebration of the 60th anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

2006: La Rochambelle became a 5km event in the centre of Caen. Creation of Le 10km de la Liberté. La Pegasus became a half-marathon.

2007 :20th anniversary of Les Courses de la Liberté.

2008 :Les Courses de la Liberté became Les Courants de la Liberté, Festival of Races for Everyone.

2013 :Creation of Le Marathon Relais de la Liberté, Laura Flessel-Colovic became the patron of La Rochambelle.

2014 :Celebration of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy.

2016 :29th edition - New format. New record of participants for all the races combined (More than 40 000 participants).

2017 :30th anniversary of Les Courants de la Liberté


LAGUNA PHUKET MARATHON

Sunday June 15th, 2025
Thalang, Th
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · Kids Race
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The world-famous Laguna Phuket Marathon is set to celebrate its 13th year with numbers expected to break 8,000 runners from over 50 countries. Sanctioned by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races, the Laguna Phuket Marathon is held from sunset to sunrise over two days, and is organized by leading sports management company Go Adventure Asia with professional timing and results bySport stats Asia, ensuring the highest of international standards.

More than 6,500 athletes from around the world headed to Phuket to “Run Paradise” at the 2017 Laguna Phuket Marathon. Having put Phuket on the map as a world-class sports tourism destination, the Laguna Phuket Marathon has grown to become the leading destination marathon in South East Asia.

Runners will compete across five distances – 2km Kids Run, 5km Run, 10.5km Run, Half Marathon (21.097km) and Marathon (42.195km).

Brought to you by Go Adventure Asia, the Laguna Phuket Marathon consists of three days of activities including: an Expo for sponsors to promote their products and services; Parties & VIP Hospitality; and Trophy Presentations.

The event is a fun and family-oriented experience that also supports local charities. In recent years the Laguna Phuket Marathon has raised money for Laguna Phuket’s “Fully Booked” Mobile LearningCenter as well as One Million THB for the Baan Jao Krua School project in Phang-nga Province.

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LAGUNA PHUKET MARATHON, Race Date: 2023-06-11, Distance: Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 2:51:10 Artem Sekachev
2nd Male 2:56:47 Waiwit Thongtae
3rd Male 3:01:23 Apichai Phujit
4th Male 3:04:18 Yasuhito Omagari
Female 3:38:30 Ying Nuntaporn
2nd Female 3:39:45 Wannarat Jittiwuttinon
3rd Female 3:40:40 Sabine Claudia Egger-Weickhardt
4th Female 3:47:41 Emma Marsh
Division Time Name Age Home
M 40-49 3:04:18 Yasuhito Omagari
M 50-59 3:10:31 Jackson Ndegwa
M 60-69 3:29:01 Gichae Kim
F 40-49 3:38:30 Ying Nuntaporn
F 50-59 4:04:35 ประกายวรรณ เทพทัศน์
LAGUNA PHUKET  MARATHON

The race course is set against the magnificent backdrop of the lush greenery of Phuket’s tropical forests, rubber and pineapple plantations, spectacular beaches, quaint local villages, beautiful cultural landmarks, and, of course, stunning Laguna Phuket.Starting at Laguna Phuket the course heads North East to Baan Don and then North past Thalang onto Nai Yang Beach before turning back to Laguna passing Layan Beach along the way.


Midnight Sun Run

Thursday June 19th, 2025
Reykjavik, Iceland
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
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In the Suzuki Midnight Sun Run you can choose between three distances; half marathon, 10 km race and 5 km race. The route has some great viewings like the salmon river Ellidaa, lake Raudavatn, and a beautiful golf course. The race starts in Laugardalur valley which is in full bloom this time of year.

Reykjavik Marathon is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1984. From the year 2003 the Reykjavik Marathon has been under the guardian of Reykjavik Sports Union, the association of sport clubs in Reykjavik. Reykjavik Marathon organizes three events every year: Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon in August, Laugavegur Ultra Marathon in July and Suzuki Midnight Sun Run in June.

Cash prizes for the winners is 200,000 ISK

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Prize Money: $1463.49

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Midnight Sun Run, Race Date: 2024-06-20, Distance: Half Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 1:11:34 Arnar Petursson ISL
2nd Male 1:17:58 Adrian Graczyk POL
3rd Male 1:19:37 Hermann Ragnarsson ISL
4th Male 1:25:20 Agnar Darri Sverrisson ISL
Female 1:27:07 Hulda Fanný Pálsdóttir ISL
2nd Female 1:32:26 Cara DeAngelis USA
3rd Female 1:34:44 Kathryn Kennedy USA
4th Female 1:35:18 Katla Rut Robertsdóttir ISL
Division Time Name Age Home
M 40-49 1:27:02 Páll Jóhannesson ISL
M 50-59 1:40:18 Marek Salamon CZE
M 60-69 1:39:48 Helgi Magnússon ISL
M 70+ 1:37:11 henk molenhuis NLD
F 40-49 1:39:24 Elinor Skinner GBR
F 50-59 1:47:46 Ingibjörg Ágústsdóttir ISL
F 60-69 1:57:49 Sigrún Kristín Barkardóttir ISL
F 70+ 2:38:15 Linda Harty GBR
Midnight Sun Run

The 2017 Suzuki Midnight Sun Run took place tonight and this was the 25th race. Lisa Ring from Sweden sat a new course record in the female half marathon, she ran 01:23:46. The total number of registrations was 2826, more than ever before. The total number of visitors from abroad was also a record, just over 1300 guests from 52 countries.

We encourage all participants to share their Suzuki Midnight Sun Run experience on Instagram and thereby take part in our Instagram game. If you tag @midnightrunis in your photos and use the hashtag #midnightruniceland you can be one of three people to win a 10.000 ISK gift certificate for one of the Reykjavik Sports Union events (valid for 3 years).

The Suzuki Midnight Sun Run starts on the road Engjavegur close to Laugardalshöll Sports Hall and the ice skating rink in Laugardalur. The race ends on a path by the old laundry springs in Laugardalur called "þvottalaugavegur". The race is mostly on paths. Please be carefull when running on and by the streets since they are not all closed.

The course is measured by certified AIMS measurer and accredited by the Icelandic Athletic Federation.

The half marathon begins in the streets of the valley Laugardalur but after that the course mostly follows paths. The 21 km course is demanding, hilly and steep from km 3 to 12.



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