Sunday October 12th, 2025
Melbourne, Australia
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 3K
Offical Race Web Site
Be a part of Australia’s largest marathon and race alongside marathon legends. Circle around Albert Park Lake, Flinders Street Station, pass the St Kilda beach foreshore and cross the finish line at the MCG to cheers from supporters, family and friends.
The Nike Melbourne Marathon is a competitive, adrenaline-filled race for those experienced in marathon running who want to set a PB on our fast and flat course, and is also perfect for first-timers and less experienced marathon runners.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:11:48 | Jack RAYNER | AUS | |
| 2nd Male | 2:13:31 | Ryan GREGSON | AUS | |
| 3rd Male | 2:18:10 | Christopher DRYDEN | AUS | |
| 4th Male | 2:19:55 | Reece EDWARDS | AUS | |
| Female | 2:28:13 | Genevieve GREGSON | AUS | |
| 2nd Female | 2:31:05 | Sarah KLEIN | AUS | |
| 3rd Female | 2:34:08 | Kate MASON | AUS | |
| 4th Female | 2:34:27 | Rebecca LOWE | AUS |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Start at Batman Avenue.
Head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street, cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge and then head along St Kilda Road.
At St Kilda Junction, runners turn right into Fitzroy Street then right into Lakeside Drive and do a lap anti-clockwise circuit of the Lake.
This Lake loop requires runners to turn left into Albert Road Drive from Lakeside Drive and left into Aughtie Drive continuing around the Albert Park Lake roadway.
At the Carousel car park runners proceed behind and around Pits Building using Aughtie Walk before U-turning in Aughtie Drive past Turn 1
Proceed along Aughtie Dve to a right hand turn into Village Green Rd and right onto Lakeside Drive and right on to Fitzroy St.
Make a right hand turn at Acland St extension into the city bound lanes of Beaconsfield Parade, proceed north to a U-turn just before Bay St heading south back along Beaconsfield Pde toward St Kilda.
At the Beaconsfield Parade intersection with Jacka Boulevard, runners will veer right and head towards Elwood using Jacka Boulevard, Marine Parade and Ormond Esplanade to a U-Turn near St Kilda St. Runners then return north along Ormond Esplanade, Marine Parade, Jacka Blvd in to a right hand turn into extension of Acland St, followed by a left hand turn into Fitzroy St.
Turn left into the St Kilda Road northbound service lanes and continue to left hand turn into Southbank Blvd, right hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave.
Proceed along Linlithgow Ave to Birdwood Ave to right hand turn into Domain Rd.
Take a right hand turn up Dallas Brooks drive, left onto Birdwood Ave, veer left onto Government House drive and then right onto St Kilda Road.
Proceed along St Kilda Rd to a right hand turn into Flinders St.
Veer right into Wellington Parade South, turn right into Brunton Ave then left into the MCG via Gate C and do one lap of the MCG to the finish line.
There are course cut off times for runners who are slower than 5hrs 30 mins. Participants will be required to complete six laps of the slow course around Brunton Avenue, which is 1.3km per lap.
COURSE MAP
Sunday October 5th, 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Distance: Marathon · 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Standard Chartered Bank has been the title sponsor of the KL marathon since its inception in 2009 and we are honoured that our partnership will continue and as always, our aim is to make the Marathon bigger and better", said Rainer Biemans, Director of Dirigo Events and Project Director of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2018.
The Standard Chartered KL Marathon has grown to become the premier running event in Malaysia that draws thousands of local and international runners to the country whilst firmly establishing Malaysia in the global running calendar. The 2018 10th Anniversary editionwas the largest yet with more than 38,000 runners taking part, and will once again see sponsorship from Title Sponsor Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia, along with Brooks, Lucozade, Seiko and Pacific Regency.
Dirigo Events and Standard Chartered Malaysia are pleased to announce a four-year extension to their title sponsorship agreement, taking the Bank’s partnership with the Standard Chartered KL Marathon through year 2022.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:18:15 | Vincent Kiprono | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 2:18:21 | John Mwangangi | ken | |
| 3rd Male | 2:18:24 | Kiprop Tanui | ken | |
| 4th Male | 2:18:30 | Geoffrey Birgen | ken | |
| Female | 2:33:45 | Beatrice Cherop | ken | |
| 2nd Female | 2:37:15 | Sheila Chesang | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 2:39:46 | Truphena Chepchirchir | ken | |
| 4th Female | 2:40:21 | Peninah Arusei | ken |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Sunday October 5th, 2025
Cardiff, Wales
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest road races in the United Kingdom.
The first event took place back in 2003. The event is not only the UK’s second largest half marathon, it is Wales’ largest road race and Wales’ largest multi-charity fund raising event.
The race is sponsored by Cardiff University and supported by strategic partners Cardiff Council, Vale of Glamorgan Council and Welsh Athletics.
The size of the field has dramatically expanded during the race’s history; from just under 1,500 runners in 2003 to 22,000 in 2016.
The Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon is now host to the Welsh Half Marathon Championships,recognizing Wales’s best athletes. 2014’s winners were Emma Wookey (Lliswerry Runners) with a time of 75.56, whilst Ieuan Thomas (Cardiff AAC) secured top spot with a time of 65.40. The event attracts the world’s top runners.
The Cardiff Half event record was smashed in the men’s field in 2013 when Loitarakwai Lengurisi – in his first race outside of his home country of Kenya – recorded a time of 61:51. British athlete Susan Partridge still retains the course record in the women’s field with her time of 1:11:10 in 2012.
Thousands of runners raise money for charity by getting sponsored, with more than £2.4 million raised for 800 charities and good causes each year.
We’d like to thank all the partners, athletes, sponsors and volunteers who make this event possible and help it go from strength to strength every year.
The Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon is proud to be a member of AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races), featuring as part of a long list of international distance running events.
The Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon was awarded an IAAF Bronze Label in 2016.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:00:00 | Patrick Mosin | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 1:00:12 | Vincent Mutai | ken | |
| 3rd Male | 1:00:17 | Cosmos Boi | ken | |
| 4th Male | 1:00:26 | Timothy Kosgei | ken | |
| Female | 1:06:42 | Miriam Chebet | ken | |
| 2nd Female | 1:07:15 | Grace Nawowuna | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 1:07:16 | Caroline Nyaga | ken | |
| 4th Female | 1:07:46 | Adane Anmaw | ethi |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
The route takes runners past the capital’s most iconic landmarks with beautiful scenery and historic buildings. The predominately flat and fast course makes it ideal for beginners and elites.
The race starts outside Cardiff Castle and runners then head down past Cardiff City Stadium on the way to Penarth. They take in the glorious Penarth Marina before crossing the barrage and heading to Cardiff Bay. Runners run right through the heart of the bay taking in the Norwegian Church and Wales Millennium Center.
The course then heads towards the north of the city and runners will complete a loop of the beautiful Roath Park Lake before the grandstand finish in the heart of the city at the Civic Center.
Cardiff, Wales’ Capital city, offers a startling range of unique attractions, top class entertainment and quality shopping– all within walking distance. Innovative architecture sits alongside historic buildings and Cardiff Bay offers entertainment for everyone.
Sunday October 5th, 2025
Kosice, Slovakia
Distance: Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Kosice Peace Marathon is the oldest European marathon.
This year for the organizers of Kosice Peace Marathon is also about memories and flashbacks. One of the fastest marathon courses has been created in Košice 20 years ago on that occasion it was the 1997 IAAF World Half Marathon Champioships. Tegla Loroupe and Shem Kororia were awarded from the hands of IAAF President Primo Nebiolo on October 4, 1997.
That course is still fast and very attractive for both elite and all runners.
The Kosice Peace Marathon is an opportunity for every runner to take their family and friends and visit Košice, the gothic pearl of the Europe, European Capital of Culture 2013 and the Best European City of Sport 2016. Discover the place, where the fundamentals of modern marathon movement were set in 1924.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:07:50 | Denis Kipgeno | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 2:07:58 | Mesfin Nugusu | ethi | |
| 3rd Male | 2:08:06 | Merhawi Kesete | eri | |
| 4th Male | 2:08:32 | Dickson Kiptoo | ken | |
| Female | 2:21:08 | Rebbeca Sirwanei | ken | |
| 2nd Female | 2:21:41 | Jackline Cherono | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 2:25:37 | Nigist Tesfay | ethi | |
| 4th Female | 2:29:40 | Ayantu Kumela | ethi |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
About the course.
This inner-city circuit is based on the original course set up for the World Half-marathon Championships in 1997. There are no prominent uphill sections, and the streets are fully asphalt surfaced. The marathon course consists of two laps, while the half-marathon runners complete just one. The marathon, as the main discipline of the KPM has IAAF and AIMS certificates issued for its course. Additional disciplines take place in parts and sections of this urban circuit, and their competitive distance is not subject to such international certifications.
A fast marathon course must be distinguished by several positive parameters. In addition to the low number of directional changes or sharp turns, the elevation profile is also obviously important. In Košice it was possible to create a course which from this point of view satisfied even the most demanding criteria.
In Berlin, where several world records have been run, the course has 21 directional changes that are relatively sharp or equal to 90° turns. In Košice the number of such changes in direction over both laps of the course is equally low.
If we take a closer look at the elevation profile of the course, we see that the elevation between the lowest and highest-lying points achieves on the city circuit in Košice only 16.35 m (200.700 m above sea level to 217.050 m a.s.l). Another major factor, the total of all climbs on the marathon course, in Košice adds up to only 74 metres. For comparison, the elevation difference in Berlin is 25.6 m (the sum of climbs is 37 m) and, for example, in Boston, 146.3 m (a sum of 241 m).
All the fast marathon courses must have couple of positive parameters. Besides very few direction changes or sharp turns it is of course the elevation profile. In Košice there is a course meeting the most challenging criteria. In Berlin where plenty of world records have been set up there are 21 direction changes on the course in the angle equal 90ËÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÃÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÅ¡or even sharper. In Košice the number of such direction changes on the full marathon course is the same low.
If we have a closer look to its elevation profile we will find out that difference between the lowest point on this Košice city circuit and its peak is only 16,35 m (200,7 m above sea level – 217,05 m a.s.l.). The cumulative elevation gain on the marathon course is then 74 meters.
For your information in Berlin the difference between lowest and highest point is 25,6 m (cumulative elevation gain 37 m) and in Boston 146,3m (cumulative elevation gain 241 m).
Sunday October 5th, 2025
Cologne, Germany
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
There are marathons in numerous cities, but the Cologne Marathon is unique: a mixture of elite and regular runners, carnival, a folk and running festival! The entire city is vivid and the spectators cheer passionately for the runners on the course! Everywhere you may hear your name and you run through espaliers! This is something that you have to experience! Welcome.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:12:36 | Demeke TADESSE | ethi | |
| 2nd Male | 2:18:14 | Chakib LACHGAR | esp | |
| 3rd Male | 2:20:37 | Adane WELETAW | ethi | |
| 4th Male | 2:23:55 | Naason KIPKORIR | ken | |
| Female | 2:29:40 | Zinash MEKONNEN | ethi | |
| 2nd Female | 2:35:12 | Failuna MATANGA | tan | |
| 3rd Female | 2:49:01 | Franziska RENNECKE | ger | |
| 4th Female | 2:51:22 | Maike DRIEB-SCHÖN | ger |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Course description
Deutz Bridge (Deutzer Brücke) with panoramic view at Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) and the Old Town (Altstadt)
Rheinauhafen including Chocolate Museum (Schokoladenmuseum) and Sport and Olympia Museum as well as the architecturally unique crane houses (Kranhäuser)
Bayenthal with Bismarck Pillar (Bismarcksäule)
New again: Rodenkirchen
Hustle and bustle at Alteburger Straße
Finally in the southern part of town (Südstadt) again. Passing Severinstorbogen over Severinstraße. Nice!
Rudolf Square (Rudolfplatz) for the FIRST time! Not without cause you will pass this square three times
Sülz and Sülzburgstraße – it could not be more Cologne-style!
Lindenthal and Dürener Straße - Cologne's "Kö"!
Cologne's celebs lie at Melaten Cementery (Melatenfriedhof) and the sun bathers lie at Aachen Pond (Aachner Weiher) in summertime
Rudolf Square for the SECOND time! Over Hohenzollernring to Frisian Square (Friesenplatz). Cologne Marathon's heart! - a mass of people, a feeling like in Alpe d'Huez!
Multicultural life in Ehrenfeld: For some years omitted and now back again – Venloer Straße and the new mosque in sighting distance to the television tower
Nippes took a perennial time-out. But why that? Neusser Straße is there!
Rudolf Square for the THIRD time! And now with spectator motivation to the last kilometres!
Espaliers of people and shouting and cheering also at Neumarkt, the after-run location
Finish at Cologne Cathedral! Over Hohe Straße passing thousands of spectators and Cologne's landmark you will finish at Komödienstraße.
