Sunday October 26th, 2025
Marseille, France
Distance: 20k
Offical Race Web Site
Once upon a time… How could we imagine one day of March 1979, the idea of organizing a race opened to everyone between Marseilles and Cassis could take such an International dimension?
A very young athletic section, a group of close friends and the unfailing support of every sections of an “omnisport” club, the SCO Ste Marguerite, gave birth to the first French Classic race.
With 700 runners for its first Edtion, this race where the popular and convivial spirit rules welcome every year more and more enthusiasts and count from now 12,000 participants.
Such a keen interest for the race contributed to other events on the occasion of the last week end of October.
Since 1990, the ramble “L’Autre Marseille-Cassis” organized the day before the Classic in the massif of the “Calanques” gathered 1,800 walkers and is directed to the awareness of everyone for the environment and assets respect.
The sporty ramble created in 2006 gives the possibility to a lot of walkers to follow the runners to reach the Gineste under another form of sport.
This success, built over 30 years of existence, belongs to the 600 volunteers of the SCO Ste Marguerite who never hesitate to mobilize themselves to welcome a thousand of people in the best conditions.
YIMER AND CHELIMO CLAIM IMPRESSIVE VICTORIES AT MARSEILLE CASSIS 20KM
Jemal Yimer and Edith Chelimo ran to convincing victories at the Marseille Cassis, the demandingIAAF Silver Label Road Racewhose 39th edition took place on Sunday (29).
Yimer was one of the main pre-race favourites, although an unknown factor had remained: how would the 21-year-old Ethiopian manage his first effort over the 20km distance?
He responded in high style.
A group of ten runners including the favourites –Yimer, Evans Cheruiyot, Wilfried Kimeli Kimetei, the Moroccan pair Abdenasir Fahti and Hamza Sahili, Terefa Deleba, Felicien Muhitira as well as Tesfaye Ambesa-- passed five kilometres in 15:32. Nobody was anxious to take the lead, explaining the sluggish pace. Perhaps they dreaded the tough 327-metre climb up to the Col de la Gineste, thus continued to keep an eye on each other until they reached the summit, passing the 10-kilometre mark in 31:39.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:01:38 | Felicien MUHITIRA | RWA | |
| 2nd Male | 1:03:16 | Youssef BENHADI | MAR | |
| 3rd Male | 1:04:08 | Felix BOUR | FRA | |
| 4th Male | 1:05:21 | Joseph KOECH | KEN | |
| Female | 1:13:32 | Clemence CALVIN | FRA | |
| 2nd Female | 1:13:47 | Ophelie BOXBERGER | FRA | |
| 3rd Female | 1:14:53 | Manon COSTE Manon COSTE | FRA | |
| 4th Female | 1:14:59 | Floriane HOT | FRA |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
This success, built over 30 years of existence, belongs to the 600 volunteers of the SCO Ste Marguerite who never hesitate to mobilize themselves to welcome a thousand of people in the best conditions
Sunday October 26th, 2025
Niagara Falls, Canada
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
The First Annual Buffalo to Niagara Skylon International Marathon took place on Saturday, October 26th, 1974. It was a great success right away. The organizers were very excited about the number of participants and the publicity that the sponsor Skylon Tower got.
The Marathon quickly became a favorite and by 1976 it attracted more than 3,000 runners, surpassing the New York and Boston marathons in that same year.
In 1977 the race was renamed the Skylon International Marathon until 1985 when the name was changed to the Buffalo / Niagara Falls International Marathon.
In 1980 and 1984 the course was used for the men’s US Olympic marathon trials. Anthony Sandoval set a course record with a time of 2:10:19 in 1980 during the US Olympics trials race which has yet to be beaten.
In 1985 there was a special “Peace Bridge Trophy” which was presented to the first man and first woman to step foot in Canada. The Marathon ceased to exist after 1986 due to lack of sponsorship however the race continued in the US under the name Buffalo Marathon…a race that continues to this day.
The marathon was revived in 1998 under the new name Casino Niagara International Marathon with Casino Niagara as the title sponsor.
A half marathon was established in 2001, drawing additional participants to the race. The half marathon also offers a walking division.
Nicole Stevenson set a course record for women in 2004 with a time of 2:37:08 which has also yet to be beaten.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:37:08 | Alex Yu | CN | |
| 2nd Male | 2:46:18 | Geoff Richards | CN | |
| 3rd Male | 2:51:27 | Hajime Aoki | US | |
| 4th Male | 2:54:32 | Edward Gray | CN | |
| Female | 3:10:09 | Wendy Rading | CN | |
| 2nd Female | 3:19:29 | Marie Bentejac | CN | |
| 3rd Female | 3:19:57 | Paola Mendez | CN | |
| 4th Female | 3:21:17 | Lai Kuen HSU | CN |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:46:18 | Geoff Richards | CN | |
| M 50-59 | 3:00:38 | MikHail Zhuravlev | CN | |
| M 60-69 | 3:47:06 | Bernard Rancourt | CN | |
| M 70+ | 4:30:08 | Paul Benoit | CN | |
| F 40-49 | 3:10:09 | Wendy Rading | CN | |
| F 50-59 | 3:49:39 | Jennifer Mooradian | CN | |
| F 60-69 | 4:26:45 | Lorena Jenks | CN | |
| F 70+ | 6:05:35 | Lynn Jamieson | US |
Voted one of the most scenic marathons in Canada and the #1 such event in Ontario with a marathon that starts in one country and finishes in another, the Niagara Falls International Marathon continues to grow with participants in recent years exceeding 6,000. Unlike earlier years, the majority or 61.46% of runners in all events are now female compared to 38.54% male runners. Athletes from more than 36 countries around the world run in all events.
Sunday October 26th, 2025
Luso, Portugal
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Luso Half Marathon is one of the most popular events in Portugal, with over 18,000 participants from all over the world.
The Luso Half Marathon is considered one of the most beautiful marathons in the world
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:00:20 | Abraham Cheroben | BHR | |
| 2nd Male | 1:00:30 | Antony Kimutai | KEN | |
| 3rd Male | 1:00:40 | Adane Taye | ETH | |
| 4th Male | 1:02:02 | Addisu Taye | ETH | |
| Female | 1:08:40 | Enatnesh Tirusew | ETH | |
| 2nd Female | 1:09:03 | Ayanadis Mebratu | ETH | |
| 3rd Female | 1:09:37 | Senayet Chekol | ETH | |
| 4th Female | 1:13:12 | Susan Santos | PRT |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:09:39 | GILLES RUBIO | FRA | |
| M 50-59 | 1:15:01 | AUGUSTO COSTA | POR | |
| M 60-69 | 1:23:29 | ABEL GLÓRIA | POR | |
| M 70+ | 1:51:53 | JOSÉ INOCĘNCIO | POR | |
| F 40-49 | 1:22:50 | PIA NEHME | CAN | |
| F 50-59 | 1:37:13 | ALEXANDRA PORTELA | POR | |
| F 60-69 | 1:41:18 | ROSA PINTO | POR | |
| F 70+ | 2:21:54 | VELOSO NELLA | POR |
About The Course.
The Luso Half Marathon is one of the most popular events in Portugal. Its 21 km route starts from the Bridge Vasco de Gama, finish line is at Praça do Comercio, a historical symbol of the city of Lisbon in front of the Tagus.
This Half Marathon takes place on the same day as the EDP Lisbon Marathon. Each year these two races attract the great names of national and international athlets, as well as thousands of foreign runners who combine the pleasure of running with a visit to a unique city like Lisbon.
Sunday October 26th, 2025
Casablanca, Morocco
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K
Offical Race Web Site
A real sporting festival placed under the theme "The Casablanca half-marathon: Two races for the pleasure of the people of Casablanca: 21km97m, 10km", which will bring together a large audience of spectators all along the course and personalities, professionals but also technical assistance from several Olympic and world champions.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:01:40 | Yassine Alami | MAR | |
| 2nd Male | 1:01:41 | Houssam Bouzaidi | MAR | |
| 3rd Male | 1:01:43 | Lidam Ouled | MAR | |
| 4th Male | 1:01:47 | Ahmed El Hassouni | MAR | |
| Female | 1:10:25 | Faith Chepkoech | KEN | |
| 2nd Female | 1:11:28 | Kawtar Farkousi | MAR | |
| 3rd Female | 1:18:06 | Fatima Ouhriss | MAR | |
| 4th Female | 1:22:16 | Hanane Bajaoui | MAR |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Sunday October 26th, 2025
Cholet, France
Distance: 10K
Offical Race Web Site
The 10 Km de Cholet race is a race with the FFA Label. The Entente des Mauges is the association's support club vis-à-vis the FFA.
The association is made up of volunteers. A board meets throughout the year in order to prepare the 10 Km de Cholet race. Anyone can join the association, whether or not they practice running, as volunteers during the race, or to join the office. There is no membership fee to join the association.
The objective of the association is to organize each year a race with an FFA LABEL which will bring together the largest number of runners.
The association law 1901 "Les foulées Choletaises" was created in 1992 with the aim of organizing the Cholet marathon.
In 1999, the members decided to switch to a 10 km race to develop popular participation.
The course is labeled Word Athletic, it allows you to validate all records, including your personal bests.
The start is on Avenue Manceau, closer to Glisséo. The difference in altitude between the start line and the finish line is 8 meters. It complies with FFA standards to validate your records.
The course is always composed of two loops, the first of 4 Km, the second of 6 Km.
To make up for the distance lost with the moving start line, the route goes around the new halls, via the Boulevard de la Victoire and then the Boulevard Delhumeau PLessis. To then resume the same route.
