Bob Anderson
I have heard many good things about this race. It is a fast course too. In fact the second fastest time of the year was run here.
Gothenburg Half Marathon
Saturday May 17th, 2025
Gothenburg, Sweden
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
Run through the heart of one of Scandinavia's most beautiful cities. The course will be lined with over 200,000 enthusiastic and sports interested spectators. Gothenburgs central location in Scandinavia makes it easy to reach by plane, boat, train or car. Göteborgsvarvet is an annual half marathon running competition in Gothenburg, Sweden.
It is the largest annual running competition in Sweden, and the largest half-marathon running competition in the world, with more than 62,000 entries. The race takes place in May, and has been organized annually since 1980. It starts outside, and finishes in, the old athletics arena Slottsskogsvallen in the Slottsskogen park. It takes off northwards over the large suspension bridge Älvsborg Bridge, follows the north bank to the Göta älv river, and returns over the Göta Älv Bridge, goes through the inner city, before reaching the finish. The race has hosted the Swedish national championship race on four occasions (1995, 2007, 2009 and 2012).
Become part of the world's largest half marathon! Göteborgsvarvet has been organized since 1980, just over 1.4 million runners have participated in the race.The course extends through a vibrant Gothenburg with an audience of approximately 200,000 people.
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Gothenburg Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-05-18, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:02:56 | Koech, Moses | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 1:03:15 | Koonyo, Edward | KEN | |
| 3rd Male | 1:03:55 | Muema, Jackson kavesa | KEN | |
| 4th Male | 1:04:12 | Kiptarus, Dominic chemut | KEN | |
| Female | 1:11:35 | Ruguru, Janet | KEN | |
| 2nd Female | 1:11:50 | Chembai, Susan | KEN | |
| 3rd Female | 1:12:10 | Haftu, Nigsti | ETH | |
| 4th Female | 1:13:20 | Kwambai, Antonina | KEN |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
THE LAST FIVE YEARS AFTER START IN 1980
1980
1,800 runners started in the city center at Heden and finished in the Ullevi Stadium. Sunny and 30 degrees Celsius.
2013
45,015 runners completed Göteborgsvarvet of 2013 — a new record. The race was a tough task due to the extreme weather with almost 30 degrees Celsius on some parts of the course and strong headwinds. National TV broadcasted the race again contributing to increased nationwide attention. Göteborgsvarvetacquired an Environmental Diploma and raised another 1.3 million SEK for donation to our charity partners.
For the first time, a relay race — Varvsstafetten— was organized which was a huge success with almost 400 participating teams. The Expo had once again over 85,00 visitors.
2014
83,064 runners registered to one of the races during the Göteborgsvarvet week — a new record. From the half marathon, 36% of the runners were women, 1,000 more than in 2013.
This year, Göteborgsvarvet was awarded an Environmental Diploma, one step closer to an even more sustainable event. For example, only vegetarian food was served to the race officials.1.3 million SEK was donated to our charity partners. The Expo was expanded with a speakers’ corner and a scene program. Starting 2016 the Expo will be held in the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Center.
2015
Runners from 64 countries participated in the world’s largest half marathon on May 23, 2015. During the week several different races and activities took place. The youngest runners, almost 8000 participants up to the age of 6, participated during the two days of Minivarvet. For the third year in a row, Stafettvarvet attracted approximately 700 teams. Minister of Sport and Recreation, Gabriel Wikström, paid a visit to Göteborgsvarvet making it his half marathon debut. Recently published author of Löparens Hjärta (Runner’s Heart), Marcus Torgeby, participated by testing the course for the Göteborgsvarvet Marathon 2021 by running the Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon course twice.
Worknesh Degefa, from Ethiopia, ran an impressive race when she beat the Göteborgsvarvet’s record with 51 seconds. Degefa was in the lead for the majority of the race and once she crossed the finish line she was only 13 seconds away from finishing with the magical time of 68 minutes. The third time was the charm for Richard Mengich from Kenya running in the men’s class. He came in first place after coming second and third the years before. Two local runners were the top Swedish runners. Therese Olin, Ullevi FK, that live onekilometer from the starting line was the fastest amongst the Swedish women.
2016
Great news for Göteborgsvarvet was the new fair Göteborgsvarvet Expo, which was arranged in the Swedish Exhibition Center in the center of Gothenburg. Göteborgsvarvet also started offering the participants free public transport during three days of the week.
Most memorable was the amazing course record – 59.35 – by Richard Mengich from Kenya. A new time in absolute world class! Viola Jepchumpa, Kenya, also broke the course record in the women’s class with the time 68.01.
In Göteborgsvarvet 2016, the participants collected 1,5 million to charity and in total Göteborgsvarvet has contributed with 7,5 million since 2011 to different charitable causes.
2017
About 80,000 runners, from 92 nations, were registered to one of the seven races of the Göteborgsvarvet-Week 2017. Saturday morning it was very hot, up to 27C degrees, and the forecast predicted tough weather. But so suddenly the temperature fell 12 degrees in a couple of hours and it became the closest perfect weather for both participants and audiences.
The elite competition was incredibly exciting and the track record on the ladies side with a time below the dream limit of 68 minutes was of course special. Two home classes in the SM classes, Malin Beach and Mustafa Mohamed were also two highlights.
THE COURSE
The course starts in one of Gothenburgs most beautiful parks outside historic Slottsskogsvallen Athletic Arena - the site of many world records. You will circle the city crossing over two bridges, which will give you an outstanding view of Gothenburg and its harbour. Before finishing in Slottsskogsvallen Athletic Arena you will pass through Gothenburgs picturesque city centre.
Sunday February 16th, 2025
Granollers, Spain
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K
Offical Race Web Site
The race is organized by the Col·lectiu d'Atletes de Fons group and was first held in 1987. The course starts and finishes in Granollers and passes through Les Franqueses del Vallès and La Garriga. It is among the more popular half marathon events in Spain with around 10,000 runners taking part in the day's events. In addition to the main half marathon race, there are two further events: a 5 km race for fun runners and "the mini," which hosts a range of short distances for children.
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Granollers Barcelona Half-Marathon, Race Date: 2025-02-16, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 56:42 | Jacob Kiplimo | uga | |
| 2nd Male | 58:44 | Geoffrey Kamworor | ken | |
| 3rd Male | 59:40 | Samwel Mailu | ken | |
| 4th Male | 59:52 | Yemane Crippa | ita | |
| Female | 64:13 | Jocyline Jepkosgei | ken | |
| 2nd Female | 65:18 | Alexandria Garcia | spain | |
| 3rd Female | 66:25 | Gladys Chepkurui | ken | |
| 4th Female | 68:19 | Alemteshay Bimr Zerihun | ethi |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:04:44 | Rob Warner | ||
| M 50-59 | 1:06:55 | Jonas Julve Vargas | spain | |
| M 60-69 | 1:14:46 | Carles Marin Lopez | spain | |
| F 40-49 | 1:12:16 | Abel Ortega Carrasco | spain | |
| F 50-59 | 1:24:25 | PILAR CALVO GOMEZ | spain | |
| F 60-69 | 1:30:19 | Valérie Caron |
Sunday October 26th, 2025
Valencia, Spain
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Trinidad Alfonso Valencia Half Marathon has become one of the top running events in the world. Valencia is one of the fastest half marathon in the world. The race, organized by SD Correcaminos Athletics Club, celebrated its silver anniversary in style with record participation, record crowd numbers, Silver label IAAF accreditation and an atmosphere that you will not find anywhere else in the world.
The Trinidad Alfonso Foundation is supporting the event in which many of the world’s best athletes and thousands of members of the public will run on a fast, unique course with the finishing line in the City of Arts and Sciences.
The Trinidad Alfonso Foundation, a non-profit foundation chaired by Juan Roig, has the aim of promoting values such as a strong work ethic through sports projects that take place in the Valencia region.
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Valencia Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-10-27, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 57:30 | Yomif Kejelcha | ethi | |
| 2nd Male | 58:17 | Daniel Mateiko | ken | |
| 3rd Male | 58:21 | Isaia Lasoi | ken | |
| 4th Male | 58:39 | Gamechu Dida | ethi | |
| Female | 63:04 | Agnes Ngetich | ken | |
| 2nd Female | 63:21 | Tesfay Fotyen | ethi | |
| 3rd Female | 63:32 | Lilian Kasait | ken | |
| 4th Female | 64:14 | Taye Ejyehu | ethi |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:01:50 | GUERRA POLO, JAVIER | esp | |
| M 50-59 | 1:11:37 | VERDU CALABUIG, EDUARDO | esp | |
| M 60-69 | 1:20:09 | Watmough, Stephen | esp | |
| M 70+ | 1:24:56 | Rico Jimenez, Rafael | esp | |
| F 40-49 | 1:11:37 | Silva, Mónica | esp | |
| F 50-59 | 1:25:35 | Hensen, Ciska | esp | |
| F 60-69 | 1:33:44 | María Eugenia | esp | |
| F 70+ | 1:58:48 | Gonzalvo Perez | esp |
The Valencia Half Marathon becomes the fastest in 2023
22 October, 2023
The Valencia Half MarathonTrinidad Alfonso Zurichhas become the fastest of 2023 in a spectacular finish that has seen three men enter almost at the same time. In the end, the first to cross the finish line was, as he did in 2020 and 2022,Kibiwott Kandie, who clocked 57:40, the fastest in 2023 and the fourth fastest time in history.
In perfect weather conditions, the city of running saw the world record come close again, although in the end Kandie was unable to achieve the same feat as he did in the Elite Edition in 2020. After the Kenyan, the second to cross the finish line was Yomif Kejelcha with a time of 57:41, followed by Hagost Gebrhiwet with 57:41.
In the women’s race, the winner wasMargaret Chelimowith a great time of 1:04:46. She was followed by Irine Cheptai in second place with 1:04:53 and Janet Chepngetich in third place with 1:05:15.
Two Spanish records are broken
The happiest moment of the morning saw the breaking of two Spanish records over the distance. The first was Carlos Mayo, who with a time of 59:39 managed to beat the Spanish half marathon record that Fabián Roncero had held for 22 years (59:52). Behind him, Laura Luengo made a surprise by achieving the second Spanish record of the day by finishing in a spectacular 1:09:41.
Mayo had already warned that he was coming very strong and that, despite preparing for his debut in the 42K at the Valencia Marathon, his objective was the half and he has not disappointed. The Spaniard already had the second best Spanish time (1:00:06) of all time, achieved in Valencia in the Elite Edition in 2020, but he wanted more and today he took what seemed almost unattainable, as the Spanish record.
For her part, Luengo had said she was feeling good but was the big surprise of the day, improving by 10 seconds on the previous record that had been held by Trihas Gebre with 1:09:51 since 2008.
In addition to Carlos Mayo’s good performance, the rest of the Spanish team also did very well. Hamid Ben Daoud came in second with 1:00:41 and Jorge Blanco was third with 1:02:02. In women, the second female classified was Esther Navarrete with a time of 1:09:58 and the third was Marta Galimany with 1:10:45.
2021 Race Highlights
Gidey smashes world half marathon record in Valencia
Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey smashed the world record* at the Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso EDP, clocking 1:02:52 on her debut at the distance at theWorld Athletics Elite Labelroad race on Sunday (24).
Competing in the same Spanish city where she broke the world 5000m record last year, Gidey took 70 seconds off the previous world record of 1:04:02 set by world marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich earlier this year.
In doing so, 23-year-old Gidey becomes the first woman to officially break the 64 and 63-minute barriers. She’s also the first debutante to set a world record for the distance.
Perfectly paced by her compatriot Mebrahtu Kiros, Gidey went through the opening 5km in 15:00, well inside world record pace, with her compatriot Yalemzerf Yehualaw running five metres down. Yehualaw, whose recent 1:03:44 clocking in Larne could not be ratified as a world record due to the course being too short, drifted further back over the next few kilometres as Gidey reached 10km in 29:45 – the third-fastest clocking in history for the distance and just seven seconds shy of the world record set just a few weeks ago by Kalkidan Gezahegne.
While Yehualaw began to lose ground shortly afterwards, Gidey maintained her relentless rhythm to cover the next 5km segment in 14:44, reaching the 15km point in 44:29, barely nine seconds slower than her own world best for the distance.
Although her pace dropped very slightly in the last quarter of the race, Gidey had done more than enough to ensure victory in a world record time. She crossed the line in 1:02:52, adding a third world record to her name to go alongside the marks she owns for 5000m (14:06.62) and 10,000m (29:01.03).
Underscoring the quality of Gidey’s performance, she crossed the finish line alongside Spain’s Javier Guerra, a 2:07:27 marathon runner.
“I knew I could run this kind of time as my training sessions in the altitude of Addis Abeba have gone very well,” said an ecstatic Gidey, the Olympic bronze medallist and world silver medallist over 10,000m. “In future I’m thinking of competing at the marathon distance but I’m not sure that will come before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games or later.”
Yehualaw finished second in 1:03:51, also inside the previous world record. Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui bettered her lifetime best by 45 seconds to complete the podium in 1:04:54.
The men’s race may not have witnessed a world record, but it still had record depth with an unprecedented seven men covering the distance within 59 minutes.
The leading group went through the opening 5km in 13:45, right on schedule for a 58-minute finishing time. Kenya’s world 10km record holder Rhonex Kipruto ran comfortably close to the pacemakers alongside compatriots Abel Kipchumba, Philemon Kiplimo, Felix Kipkoech, Daniel Mateiko and Kennedy Kimutai plus Ethiopia’s world 5000m champion Muktar Edris.
Surprisingly, the three pacemakers – Josphat Kiptoo Chumo, Emmanuel Maru and Evans Kipkemei Kurui – dropped out before the seventh kilometre and from then on the main favourites took turns in the lead to keep a swift pace. The 10km checkpoint was reached in 27:35, slightly outside their target, with Kipruto and 58:48 world leader Kipchumba making most of the pacing duties alongside the surprise package Mateiko, whose career best was 59:25 set in Copenhagen last month. At that point, 10 men still remained in the lead pack.
The first serious move came in the 12th kilometre when Mateiko, a training partner of Eliud Kipchoge, tried to break away from the rest but he was soon reeled in by the main contenders, who were now running in single file.
Shortly after reaching 15km in 41:16, Kipchumba moved to the front and only Kipruto could live with his pace. With about half a kilometre to go, Kipruto surged and gained a few metres on Kipchumba, but the latter never gave up and overtook Kipruto in the closing stages to win in a world-leading 58:07 with Kipruto taking second place in 58:09.
Kipchumba’s winning time elevates him to sixth on the world all-time list. Mateiko set a huge PB of 58:24 to secure a Kenyan sweep of the podium places.
2020 Race highlights
(2020) On Sunday morning December 6 in Valencia, Kenya’s Kibiwott Kandies smashed thehalf-marathon world record, becoming the first person ever to break 58 minutes. Kandie ran 57:32, breaking Geoffrey Kamworor previous record (58:01) which he set in 2019, by 29 seconds.
The top five men remained in a tight pack through 19K, all on world record pace. Around 20K, Kandie and eventual second-place finisher (and current world champion)Jacob Kiplimo broke away, trading leads until Kandie took the race and the world record. The top four men all ran under the previous world best, with third place Rhonex Kiptruto finishing in 57:49 and fourth place Alexander Mutiso in 57:59. To make matters even more impressive, it was Kipruto’s half-marathon debut (making it the fastest debut in history).
Earlier this year Kandies was disappointed at the half-marathon championships, after kilometres of strong running, Kandie lost the race to Kiplimo who took the title. Today, Kandie becomes the first person to run four sub-59 half-marathons in one year and owns his first world record.
Women’s race
In the women’s race,Genzebe Dibaba won the event in her debut over the distance. She ran a 1:05:18 to become the 12th-fastest woman to ever cover 21.1K. After running most of the race solo, with only her pacers accompanying her, she comfortably took the win. Second place went to Sheila Chepkurui in 1:05:39 and third place to Senbere Teferiin 1:05:51.
Sunday September 14th, 2025
Copenhagen, Denmark
Distance: Half Marathon
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The Copenhagen Half Marathon was the first road race in Scandinavia and is one of the fastest half marathons in the world. The Copenhagen Half Marathon has been awarded with the International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) most distinguished recognition - the IAAF Road Race Gold Label.
Copenhagen Half Marathon was awarded the IAAF Road Race Bronze Label in January 2015 as the first race throughout the Nordic countries. In January 2016 the race obtained the IAAF Road Race Silver Label.
After only two race editions, the Copenhagen Half Marathon has received the prestigious IAAF Gold Label, thus claiming a place among the very best races in the world.
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Copenhagen Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-09-15, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 58:05 | Sabastian Sawe | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 58:09 | Jacob Kiplimo | uga | |
| 3rd Male | 58:10 | Isaia Lasoi | ken | |
| 4th Male | 58:57 | Amos Kurgat | ken | |
| Female | 65:11 | Margaret Chelimo | ken | |
| 2nd Female | 65:45 | Judy Kemboi | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 66:09 | Catherine Reline | ken | |
| 4th Female | 66:21 | Ftaw Zeray | ethi |
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Malaga Half Marathon
Sunday March 15th, 2026
Malaga, Spain
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
TheTotalEnergies Málaga Half Marathonis one of Europe’s premier road racing events, held annually in the sun-drenched coastal city ofMálaga, Spain. Known for its lightning-fast course and ideal racing conditions, this half marathon attracts elite athletes and recreational runners from around the world.
Set along the scenicCosta del Sol, the route is celebrated for itsultra-flat profile, featuring just a7-meter elevation differenceand onlyseven turns—making it one of thefastest and flattest half marathons in the world. The combination of speed, scenery, and Spanish charm creates a unique and memorable race experience.
Participants enjoy:
• A professionally organized event with amass startthat unites thousands of runners each year
• Acertified, record-eligible courseperfect for setting personal bests
• A vibrant atmosphere filled withMediterranean culture, historic architecture, andcoastal views
• Mild spring weather that makes Málaga an ideal race destination
With a growing reputation for world-class performances and warm hospitality, theTotalEnergies Málaga Half Marathoncontinues to be a favorite on the international running calendar.
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Malaga Half Marathon, Race Date: 2025-03-23, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 58:27 | Gilbert Kiprotich | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 58:44 | Patrick Mosin | ken | |
| 3rd Male | 61:21 | Richard Yator | ken | |
| 4th Male | 63:38 | Boay Maganga | rwa | |
| Female | 65:46 | Loice Chemnung | ken | |
| 2nd Female | 67:01 | Miriam Chebet | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 68:00 | joy Cheptoyek | uga | |
| 4th Female | 69:24 | Dinorah Samum | ken |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:09:51 | JAVIER ARCAS GARCÍA | esp | |
| M 50-59 | 1:14:15 | PHILIPPE CECCALDI | fra | |
| M 60-69 | 1:23:14 | IGNACIO GONZÁLEZ FRANCO | esp | |
| M 70+ | 1:34:22 | JOSÉ MANUEL SÁNCHEZ | esp | |
| F 40-49 | 1:23:57 | ELISA MELILLI | ita | |
| F 50-59 | 1:23:42 | CISKA HENSEN | nl | |
| F 60-69 | 1:42:46 | MARI CARMEN NOGUERA | esp | |
| F 70+ | 2:27:44 | ELIZABETH TEW | gbr |
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