Sunday March 23rd, 2025
Milan, Italy
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Male | 1:00:31 | KIMTAI ANTONY | KEN | |
2nd Male | 1:00:41 | TOWETT VINCENT KIMUTAI | KEN | |
3rd Male | 1:00:43 | WAITHIRA SIMON MWANGI | KEN | |
4th Male | 1:01:04 | WAMBUA BERNARD MUSAU | KEN | |
Female | 1:07:55 | GENANEH ANCHINALU DESSIE | ETH | |
2nd Female | 1:08:13 | MICHIRA MORINE GESARE | KEN | |
3rd Female | 1:11:14 | PARLOV KOSTRO MATEA | CRO | |
4th Female | 1:11:40 | PALMERO ELISA | ITA |
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
M 40-49 | 1:06:05 | GAMBINO SALVATORE | ITA | |
M 50-59 | 1:08:17 | ZANABONI MASSIMILIANO | ITA | |
M 60-69 | 1:19:55 | GALEANO CARMELO | ITA | |
M 70+ | 1:32:24 | AIELLO MORENO | ITA | |
F 40-49 | 1:28:47 | GALLI LAURA | ITA | |
F 50-59 | 1:25:33 | DI MARTINO IVANA | ITA | |
F 60-69 | 1:39:11 | MARTIGNAGO ORIANA | ITA | |
F 70+ | 2:06:31 | MONDINI GIOVANNA | 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).
Sunday March 23rd, 2025
Malaga, Spain
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The TotalEnergies Malaga Half Marathon is a popular destination race in the beautiful coastal city of Málaga.
It is one of the fastest half marathons in the world, with records set in the 2023 edition of 59'13" for men and 1h07'36" for women. It's one of the flattest half marathons in the world, with only a 7-meter elevation difference between the highest and lowest points, and there are only 7 turns along the route, making it the Half Marathon with the fewest curves in Europe.
Enjoy one of the best and fastest half marathons in the world in a city with unparalleled weather and gastronomy, right on the Costa del Sol.
Visit Málaga to catch some sun and to enjoy the beautiful south of Spain.
The rich culture, beautiful architecture and friendly people will guarantee a great time!
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Male | 1:00:13 | Geofrey Toroitich | ||
2nd Male | 1:02:30 | Vincent Kipkorir Kigen | ||
3rd Male | 1:02:32 | Barnabas Kipkoech Kosgei | ||
4th Male | 1:02:44 | Jonas Glans | ||
Female | 1:05:58 | Loice Chemnung | ||
2nd Female | 1:05:59 | Winfraid Moraa Moseti | ||
3rd Female | 1:11:32 | Fatima Azzahraa | ||
4th Female | 1:15:07 | Sara Reimondo Saa |
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Sunday March 23rd, 2025
Oakland, California
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K · Relay · Kids Race
Offical Race Web Site
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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displays approximate race location · Oakland CA 94612
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Male | 2:26:15 | Digger Lauter | 39 | Oakland |
2nd Male | 2:39:38 | Ryan Keiser | 44 | Bend |
3rd Male | 2:41:09 | Andrew Pratt | 26 | Saratoga |
4th Male | 2:43:59 | Jonathan Kimura | 42 | Cupertino |
Female | 3:08:38 | Cady Lauren Whicker | 27 | Los Altos |
2nd Female | 3:17:33 | Christy David | 24 | San Francscisco |
3rd Female | 3:18:58 | Sachi Siegelman | 33 | Oakland |
4th Female | 3:19:41 | Meg Wallace | 28 | San Francscisco |
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
M 40-49 | 2:39:38 | Ryan Keiser | 44 | Bend |
M 50-59 | 2:46:46 | Sidhartha Sahoo | 56 | Cupertino |
M 60-69 | 3:46:21 | Jonathan Mayes | 65 | San Francisco |
M 70+ | 4:03:05 | Terry Hill | 71 | Oakland |
F 40-49 | 3:24:56 | Ellie Swemba Grimmer | 41 | Oakland |
F 50-59 | 3:39:22 | Ken Huang | 51 | Belvedere Tiburon |
F 60-69 | 4:16:31 | Noriko Bazeley | 64 | San Francisco |
F 70+ | 6:47:10 | Sunny Bostrom | 77 | Oakland |
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.
Sunday March 23rd, 2025
Nuaille, France
Distance: Half Marathon · 8.2 km
Offical Race Web Site
Created in 1980 on the initiative of Gérard BASSEZ to liven up community life. It all started on February 2, 1980 with a pancake evening, followed by a hike in the Nuaillé forest, boules and shuffleboard competitions,
inter-district games and mycological exhibitions.
It was in 1984 that the first walking race was launched over a distance of 6km. Then in 1985 the distance increased to 25km, 130 runners took the start of this first long distance race and 30 children.
The increase in the number of participants was quite rapid, reaching in 1991, 879 participants for the 25km and 298 children.
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Male | 1:01:46 | Joseph Kimeli | KEN | |
2nd Male | 1:03:14 | Joseph Koech | KEN | |
3rd Male | 1:03:49 | Alex Frank Ngouari | CGO | |
4th Male | 1:05:29 | Getinet Mele | ETH | |
Female | 1:10:36 | Lucy Mawia | KEN | |
2nd Female | 1:11:54 | Teresiah Kwamboka | KEN | |
3rd Female | 1:12:00 | Rita Jeptoo | KEN | |
4th Female | 1:15:15 | Nawal Yahi | ALG |
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Sunday March 23rd, 2025
Chicago, Illinois
Distance: 8K
Offical Race Web Site
The Shamrock 8k is a huge celebration of the beginning of running season. It is the world's largest timed 8k, starting and finishing in Chicago's Grant Park. Runners feel the energy of over 30,000 runners and a big cheering crowd (present during the entire course.)The excitement lasts throughout the after-party, where participants find beer, food and live music.
The flat and fast course is home to many personal bests and world class performances, including the women's American 8K record (24:36) set by Deena Kastor in 2005, and the course record (22:35) set by Kenya's James Kariuki in 1998.
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displays approximate race location · Chicago IL 60601
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Male | 22:48 | Zach Panning | ||
2nd Male | 22:51 | Tai Dinger | ||
3rd Male | 22:55 | Joel Reichow | ||
4th Male | 23:08 | Alex Sandusky | ||
Female | 26:35 | Sarah Disanza | ||
2nd Female | 26:42 | Jessica Watychowicz | ||
3rd Female | 26:54 | Lucy Dobbs | ||
4th Female | 27:09 | Kathryn Munks |
Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Thousands of runners kicked off the spring running season under ideal race conditions at the 38th annual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. Grant Park turned green as defending champion, Stephen Sambu, 28, of Tucson, Ariz., sprinted away from the men’s field, breaking the tape in the event’s sixth fastest time ever, 22:47. Two-time Olympian Kim Conley, 31, of Sacramento, Calif., took advantage of the 45 degree temperatures to run away from the women’s field, winning by 59 seconds in 25:43.
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is one of Chicago’s best running celebrations, with a one-of-a-kind course! The Chicago tradition continues the St. Patrick’s Day celebration and kicks off the spring running season in Chicago. The run’s unique 8K (4.97 miles) course weaves its way through downtown Chicago, starting and finishing in Grant Park.
Not up for the run? Join the walk! Walkers will be treated to a scenic 2 mile course along Chicago’s lakefront, starting and finishing in the same location as the 8K run. The walk is a perfect introduction to the Shamrock Shuffle and is ideal for aspiring runners or those looking to take part in the celebration without tackling an 8K (4.97 miles).
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.