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Sunday March 23rd, 2025
Milan, Italy
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
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All ages, all genres and all preparations’ levels: Stramilano is everyone’s race, the race for whom love sport and want to live unforgettable moments. Both if you’ve been preparing with months of traning or you just want to walk through Milano’s streets, you’re all a part of the big sports people “family” that put on a unique sunday.
Like any good competition, you’ll be rewarded with an amazing and shiny medal with which you can take a selfie while you bite it…like the champions do!
Lace up your shoes then, Stramilano is waiting for you with “the finest bite of the year!”
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Stramilano Run Generation, Race Date: 2025-03-23, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:00:54 | WAITHIRA SIMON MWANGI | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 1:01:18 | NIMUBONA YVES | rwa | |
| 3rd Male | 1:02:08 | MNERIA CHARLES YOSEY | ken | |
| 4th Male | 1:02:22 | KENDUIYWO SHADRACK | ken | |
| Female | 1:08:47 | MICHIRA MORINE GESARE | ken | |
| 2nd Female | 1:11:19 | MATEIKO STELLA CHEBET | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 1:11:25 | CHEPKWONY MONICA CHEBET | ken | |
| 4th Female | 1:12:08 | LONEDO REBECCA | ita |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:06:36 | GUIMARAES ANDRADE | BRA | |
| M 50-59 | 1:07:54 | ZANABONI MASSIMILIANO | ita | |
| M 60-69 | 1:20:52 | DUSCI RICCARDO | ita | |
| M 70+ | 1:37:08 | BRUNELLO FRANCESCO | ita | |
| F 40-49 | 1:22:48 | BRENNA LAURA | ita | |
| F 50-59 | 1:28:22 | MEIER-HUNGER ARLETTE | sui | |
| F 60-69 | 1:42:46 | COLAUTTI ALESSANDRA | ita | |
| F 70+ | 2:30:06 | CATALDO CARMELA | ita |
The half marathon that takes place alongside the Stramilano 10 km is a spectacular, internationally renowned race. It was first held in 1976, when it was won by the Colombian athlete Victor Mora. It has always been run over the traditional distance of 21.097 km, except for in 1985. This is the story of the Stramilano Half Marathon and the exceptional athletes that have competed in the race over the years.
1976-1979
The first race for top-class athletes was held early one Sunday morning, before the crowds hit the streets for the fun run. The first time to go into the record books was an excellent 1:02:28 by the moustached Colombian of indigenous origins Victor Mora, who beat the prominent Italian athletes Fava and Cindolo. In the following years, the reputation of the race grew and victories were claimed by the Ethiopian Mohammed Kedir (1977), the Italian Franco Fava (1978) and the Chilean Edmundo Warnke (1979).
1980-1989
The second decade in the Stramilano’s competitive history began with a victory for the Ethiopian Wolde Roble, who was almost sprinting as he crossed the line ahead of Victor Mora, the first winner of the race. The following editions saw triumphs by the Australian De Castella (1981) and the Ethiopian Kedir (1982), who had also won in 1977 and this time set a new course record of 1:01:02. Next it was the turn of the great Alberto Cova, who claimed the first of his three top spots (the others would come in 1984 and 1986). In 1984, a marathon took place alongside the race over the usual distance. It was part of the official fixtures calendar for the Italian marathon championship and it was comfortably won by Gianni Poli. In 1985, a Portuguese team won the only Stramilano raced as a marathon, which was actually a relay event. Subsequently, a notable victory was claimed by the Olympic marathon winner Gelindo Bordin (1987). The Brazilian Diamantino was pipped to the post, but he made up for it by reaching the top of the podium the following year. Francesco Panetta played a prominent role in this part of the race’s history and came in second place twice. On the second occasion (in 1989), a win by the Kenyan John Ngugi was the first in a long series of victories by African runners. Except for on a couple of occasions, they have kept a tight grip on first place ever since
1990-1999
Between 1990 and 1993, Moses Tanui was the undisputed king of the Stramilano. He broke the course record twice, setting times of 1:00:51 in 1991 and 59:47 in 1993. The latter time was a real milestone in athletics history because he was the first person to break the one-hour barrier for the half marathon. 1993 also saw the first all-Kenyan podium, which was occupied by Tanui, Masai and a very young Paul Tergat. From the following year, Tergat was untouchable in the Stramilano. He enjoyed no fewer than six consecutive victories between 1994 and 1999. The highlight came in 1998, when he set a half marathon world record of 59:17 which went unbeaten for a long time. He had actually already posted an exceptional winning time of 58:51 in 1996, but it was not ratified because the course was found to be 49 metres too short.
2000-2009
The Kenyan Patrick Ivuti started off the new millennium with two wins in a row in the Stramilano International Half Marathon (2000 and 2001). This was followed in 2002 by the return of an Italian runner to the top of the podium, in what was the country’s last success to date. Rachid Berradi was the man to bring an end to a Kenyan monopoly that had lasted for no fewer than 13 races. In doing so, he set an Italian half marathon record of 1:00:20. The following year, the Tanzanian John Yuda was the first to cross the line. Next came four wins for the magnificent Kenyans: Robert Kipchumba in 2004, Kenebei W. Kiprotich in 2005, Paul Kimaiyo Kimugul in 2006 and Philemon Kipchumba Kisang in 2007. During this winning streak, the Olympic marathon champion Stefano Baldini claimed an impressive third place in 2006. Philemon Kipchumba Kisang held onto his crown in 2008, while in 2009 there was another all-Kenyan podium, with Paul Kimaiyo Kimugul on the top step. In the women’s race, the Hungarian athlete Aniko Kalovics had a hat trick of wins in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Brazil’s Maria Zeferina Baldaia went on to triumph in 2008, when Ornella Ferrara put in a great performance to come third. In 2009, the Ethiopian Aberu Shewaye won the race and set the current women’s Stramilano record with an outstanding time of 1:08:43.
2010-2017
In 2010, another Kenyan trio filled the podium after Moses Cheruiyot Mosop stormed home in a stunning 59:20. Their compatriot Jane Kiptoo Jepkosgei continued the Kenyan dominance by winning the women’s race. In 2011, the Kenyan Mathew Kisorio topped an elite field of the very finest half marathon runners when he crossed the line all by himself in a breathtaking time of 1:00:03. He was followed 17 seconds later by his fellow countryman Eric Ndiema, who won the sprint for second place against the Ethiopian Dereje Hailegiorgis. In the women’s race, the wonderful Italian athlete Anna Incerti was beaten into second place by the Ethiopian Eyeshaneh Ababel, who finished in 1:09:54. The Italian athletes put in a great performance in 2012, when Andrea Lalli did superbly to come second behind the Ethiopian Jacob Yarso Kintra, who crossed the line in 1:01:07. Third place went to the Kenyan Kiprop Limo. It was a great day for Italy in the women’s race as well, as Valeria Straneo came first in 1:08:48, Palermo’s Anna Incerti came second in 1:10:36 and Marcella Mancini claimed third place in 1:15:31, completing an Italian hat trick.
The rainy 2013 edition broke a record before the race even began, when an unprecedented number of people entered the half marathon. Having finished third in 2012, the 20-year-old Kenyan Kiprop Limo topped a field of more than 6,000 as he came home in 1:01:49. In his half marathon debut, the Moroccan-born athlete from Lecco Ahmed El Mazoury earned an extraordinary third place (1:03:37) behind Kenya’s highly acclaimed Robert Kwemoi Chemosin. In the women’s race, the Kenyan duo Pauline Njeri Kahenya (1:11:19) and Hellen Jepkurgat (1:11:21) came first and second, ahead of Italy’s Emma Quaglia and Elena Romagnolo in third and fourth place.
The 2014 edition is a triumph for African runners: Thomas J. Lokomwa (Kenya) earned the first place, while his compatriot Limo reached the second place and Busienei (Uganda) the third one. Lucy Wambul Murigi (Kenya) won the women’s race, followed by the Ethiopians Konjit Tilahun Biruk and Kumesci Sichala Deressa. In 2015 Lokomwa was one more time the champion of Stramilano Half Marathon, with a better time (1h00’33”). In the women’s race Murigi (third place) was beaten by Kangogo Rebecca Chesire (Kenya), who arrived in 1h08’21”.
The 2016 edition came with a great surprise: a new Stramilano record! James Mwanji Wangari reached the finish line in just 59’12”, while Rael Nguriatukei Kiyara (Kenya) won the first place in the women’s race in 1h10’19”.
The 2017 came with a new record for women runners: Ruth Chepngetich earned the first place in 1h07’42”. In the men’s race the first place was conquered by the Kenyan Fredrick Moranga (1h01’20”), while the Italian runners, men and women, reached the finish line with a good time: 1h03’43” for Daniele Meucci (seventh place) and 1h12’35” for Anna Incerti (fourth place).
Malaga Half Marathon
Sunday March 23rd, 2025
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 |
World Athletics Indoor Championships
Sunday March 23rd, 2025
Nanjing, China
Distance: 1500m
Offical Race Web Site
World-Class Competition Lands in China: 2025 World Athletics Championships
The global spotlight shines on China as it hosts the 2025 World Athletics Championships, bringing together the planet’s most elite runners, jumpers, and throwers. This prestigious event, organized by World Athletics, represents the pinnacle of track and field competition—where national pride, personal records, and world titles are on the line.
Athletes from over 200 countries will compete in a full slate of events, from the explosive 100-meter dash to the grueling marathon. For running fans, it’s a chance to witness history, feel the intensity of world-class racing, and cheer on legends and rising stars alike.
Stay tuned asMy Best Runsbrings you updates, highlights, and insight into one of the biggest stages in athletics.
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World Athletics Indoor Championships, Race Date: 2025-03-23, Distance: 1500m
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 3:38.79 | Jakob Ingebrigtsen | nor | |
| 2nd Male | 3:39.07 | Neil Gourley | gbr | |
| 3rd Male | 3:39.17 | Luke Houser | usa | |
| 4th Male | 3:39:58 | Isaac NADER | por | |
| Female | 3:54.86 | Gudaf Tsegay | ethi | |
| 2nd Female | 3:59.30 | Diribe Welteji | ethi | |
| 3rd Female | 3:59.84 | Georgia Hunter | gbr | |
| 4th Female | 4:00.80 | Georgia Griffith | aus |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Oakland Running Festival
Sunday March 23rd, 2025
Oakland, California
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K · Relay · Kids Race
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The Oakland Running Festival is on the map to stay. It has been nationally recognized as the Bay Area race to run. Corrigan Sports makes the process easy from registration to race day, and the people of Oakland make you feel welcome from start to finish. Experience Oakland’s diversity and beauty with a race that touches all aspects of Oaktown, and finishes with one hella awesome party. Come help us celebrate 10 years in Oakland!
The Oakland Running Festival is on the map to stay. After its first seven runnings, it has been nationally recognized as the Bay Area race to run by Competitor Magazine. Corrigan Sports makes the process easy from registration to race day, and the people of Oakland make you feel welcome from start to finish. Haven’t run it yet? Experience Oakland’s diversity and beauty with a race that touches all aspects of Oaktown, and finishes with one hella awesome party.
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Oakland Running Festival, Race Date: 2025-03-23, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:29:59 | George Crist | 27 | DAVIS |
| 2nd Male | 2:34:47 | Phil Hebda | 37 | BERKELEY |
| 3rd Male | 2:35:33 | William Makinen | 24 | ALEXANDRIA |
| 4th Male | 2:38:37 | Cody Logan | 30 | BERKELEY |
| Female | 2:51:51 | Sara Bagnell | 26 | SF |
| 2nd Female | 2:52:29 | Karen Eckberg | 40 | ALAMEDA |
| 3rd Female | 3:02:32 | Brianna Weidler | 41 | DAVIS |
| 4th Female | 3:02:49 | Dani Springfels | 38 | SEASIDE |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:44:40 | Jonathan Kimura | 44 | CUPERTINO |
| M 50-59 | 3:29:49 | Gang Chen | 54 | FREMONT |
| M 60-69 | 3:33:43 | Hermann Lueckhoff | 60 | SUNNYVALE CA |
| M 70+ | 5:16:45 | Tony Tuttle | 73 | HERCULES |
| F 40-49 | 3:02:32 | Brianna Weidler | 41 | DAVIS |
| F 50-59 | 4:03:48 | Meghan Schwartz | 53 | BERKELEY |
| F 60-69 | 4:08:00 | Mia Paschal | 62 | SF |
| F 70+ | 5:59:27 | Ellen Oppenheimer | 72 | OAKLAND |
THE NITTY GRITTY
When at the starting line, please position yourself near the sign closest to your expected finish time. Signs will be posted in 1 minute increments from5 minute milesup to14+ minute miles.
The course will remain open forseven hours, closing on a continuous pace of 16:00 minutes per mile. Anyone who cannot maintain this pace must move to the sidewalks as the course closes to allow regular vehicular traffic to resume.
The following items are not permitted on the course: pets, skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, baby joggers, and any other type of vehicle (other than official Marathon vehicles). These regulations are for your safety and the safety of the other participants in the race. TheOakland Marathon reserves the right to disqualify and remove anyone from the course who has any of the above items.
The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants,the Oakland Running Festivalencourages a headphone-free environment during the running of all of our races.
We believe your race experience and those around you will be greatly enhanced by leaving the headphones at home or in the car. Running headphone-free allows opportunities to develop camaraderie with your fellow runners and to enjoy everything the race has to offer. Plus, volunteers and spectators will be on course cheering you on and providing directions to help get you to the finish line.
Runner safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority for our event. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone. If wearing an IPod or other audio device results in you being unable to hear verbal instructions or commands; approaching vehicles or course marshals on foot or on bicycles, you may be asked to relinquish the device.
OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO
Sunday March 23rd, 2025
Limassol, Cyprus
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
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OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO is the largest sports event in Cyprus and its stunning natural location is instantly impressive. With a flat, fast and straight course stretching 21km along Cyprus beautiful Mediterranean coastline, and a maximum altitude of 18m, runners have a real chance of achieving a PB as they enjoy the spectacular views and refreshing sea breeze. Early spring warmth, ancient ruins and delicious, healthy food complete the setting.
The OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO is quite unique in that it offers a number of different races on race day. In addition to the full marathon, there is a Half Marathon, a 10K Energy Race, a 5K City Race, a 5K Corporate Team Race and a 1K Kids Race. Together these races offer a complete sporting experience for all ages and abilities, which is very much embraced by the thousands of participants and spectators who come to the start line to cheer the participants on. Overseas visitors can expect a friendly and celebratory atmosphere in a beautiful seaside location, as well as the highest international running standards.
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OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO, Race Date: 2025-03-23, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:27:50 | tofi giorgos | cyp | |
| 2nd Male | 2:28:54 | nick bester | gbr | |
| 3rd Male | 2:30:27 | michael tylor | gbr | |
| 4th Male | 2:34:10 | andreas galides | cyp | |
| Female | 2:54:42 | eleni ioannou | cyp | |
| 2nd Female | 3:05:47 | thrasyvoulou stravroulla | cyp | |
| 3rd Female | 3:09:41 | anna kawalec | pol | |
| 4th Female | 3:11:57 | hannah tolley | gbr |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:30:27 | michael tylor | gbr | |
| M 50-59 | 2:51:32 | daniel biazley | gbr | |
| M 60-69 | 3:27:11 | sotiris antoniou | grc | |
| M 70+ | 5:06:26 | roman janik | pol | |
| F 40-49 | 2:54:42 | eleni ioannou | cyp | |
| F 50-59 | 3;18:06 | karen wiliamson | gbr | |
| F 60-69 | 4:18:51 | kadriye debreli | cyp |
The OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO route is not a difficult one. Consisting of a flat route with the longest distance traveled along the coastal road of Limassol.
The start of the Marathon is on the Limassol Molos and goes along towards the end of seafront, where the athletes turn, and the route continues in a westerly direction. From the Old Port Roundabout, the participants run along Kioproulouzate Street and continue along Franklin Roosevelt, heading towards the New Port Roundabout, where they turn and continue east.
The route follows Franklin Roosevelt again, passing the church of St. Thekla and continues onto Spyros Araouzou, the coastal road of Limassol.
Runners will go east, towards the ancient ruins at Amathus, following a coastal route through the municipalities of Limassol, Agios Athanasios and Germasogeia. At the 22nd km of the route, the path turns and the journey continues again in a westerly direction along the coastal road.
At the focal point of Georgios Grivas Digenis street is a 180 degree turn onto Prophet Elias Street, where athletes turn again, this time towards the end of the route on the Limassol Molos.
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Good to see that one of our Kenyan Athletics Training Academy (KATA) runners placed 4th in 2022. Congrats Peter. I hear the conditions were challenging with the heat.