Saturday September 20th, 2025
Thika, Kenya
Distance: Double 15K · Kids Race
The 4th annual KATA Double Road Race 15k will be held Sept 14, 2024 in Thika, Kenya. Start and finish plus half time break will be based not far from KATA.
Double Racing was createdby Bob Anderson in the summer of 2010. Seven small events were staged by Ujena Fit Club in Mexico between Oct 2010 and Oct 2012 called the Bob Anderson 15k Challenge. The name was changed to the Double Road Race in 2012.
The first official Double Road Race was heldDecember 23, 2012. Nearly 1400 people registered for the Pleasanton, California event.The title event was the Double 15k. It's a 10k followed by a 5k with a break in between. The time when the second leg starts is called the restart. The 5k leg starts one hour and 45 minutes after the start of the 10k.
"Double Racing is do able for runners at all levels. It is a new challenge for many while others have done many already," says creator Bob Anderson who also founded Runner's World magazine in 1966.
Bob Anderson staged two doubles in Kenya in the past. One in Thika in 2014 and one in Nyahururu in 2015. Both were the Double 21k (10 miles + break + 5k).
It was during those trips that Bob came up with the idea of setting up a training camp in Thika. He officially opened KATA (Kenyan Athletics Training Acdemy) Sept, 2021 and staged the first Double 15k in all of Africa on September 4, 2021. Donikal Komon was the winner that day clocking 44:42 (which was the fourth best time ever and the fastest in all of Africa). Joseph Njoroge ran two seconds faster in 2022.
KATA Double 15k 2021
Start of first leg 10k in 2021
Bob Anderson at 2021 event
2022 KATA Double 15k
2021 Double 15k
2022 eating some fruit during the break between the 10k and 5k
Sept 2 2023
2023 Double 15k
2023 race was fast
2023 results
2023 results
2023 event
2023 event. Bernard Musau won with a total time of 44:32 which is the fastest time ever in Kenya and tied as the third best all-time result.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 44:32 | Bernard Musau | 26 | KEN |
| 2nd Male | 45:29 | Job Kamonde | 23 | KEN |
| 3rd Male | 45:34 | Nahashon Ndegwa | 30 | KEN |
| 4th Male | 45:47 | Raphael Gacheru | 24 | KEN |
| Female | 51:33 | MIRIAM CHEPKEMOI | 30 | KEN |
| 2nd Female | 53:27 | KELLEN WAITHIRA | 36 | KEN |
| 3rd Female | 55:28 | KAREN CHEPKWEMOI | 22 | KEN |
| 4th Female | 56:11 | SUSAN NJUU | 35 | KEN |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 47:06 | GABRIEL KAHURA | 40 | KEN |
| M 50-59 | 55:32 | SAMUEL MAINA | 56 | KEN |
| M 60-69 | 55:31 | CHARLES NDIRANGU | 64 | KEN |
| M 70+ | 1:14:31 | JOSEPH KIRAIYU | 71 | KEN |
| F 50-59 | 61:56 | SHEILAH MBAKU | 53 | KEN |
The men's world record is held by Julius Koskei (KEN). He clocked 43:11 on May 10, 2015 in Pacific Grove, CA USA. He clocked 29:11 for the 10k leg and 14:00 for the 5k leg.
The women's world record is held by Risper Gesabwa (KEN). She clocked 48:45 on Dec 21, 2014 in Pleasanton, CA USA. She clocked 32:55 for the 10k leg and 15:49 for the 5k leg.
This event is sponsored by KATA, My Best Runs, Ujena Fit Club and Train the Kenyan Way and is an official Double Road Race Fedetation event.
To enter call Florence KATA manager 0729 074 388 The entry fee is 500 KES.
Sunday September 21st, 2025
Howick, South Africa
Distance: 100 miles
Offical Race Web Site
The Karkloof100’s mission is to deliver a world class 100 mile foot race in one of South Africa’s most beautiful landscapes.
One of a small selection of 100 mile trail races in South Africa, it is only one of two 100-milers in KwaZulu-Natal. The Karkloof, renowned for its indigenous forests, wetlands and grasslands is an ideal setting for the extreme challenge that aims to push the boundaries of Trail Running in South Africa by attracting top class, local and international field to compete over what is considered the ultimate distance in trail running.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 17:26:57.3 | MZWAKHE KHANYILE | 36 | South Africa |
| 2nd Male | 17:53:40.7 | ALBERT PHUNGULA | 40 | South Africa |
| 3rd Male | 20:20:42.9 | MDU ZONDI | 40 | South Africa |
| 4th Male | 20:38:39.5 | MARTIN CROUS | 33 | South Africa |
| Female | 20:56:04.1 | ANNALISE SCHOLTZ | 36 | South Africa |
| 2nd Female | 23:14:15.0 | JODINE MOMBERG | 38 | |
| 3rd Female | 23:14:43.6 | RENE VOLLGRAAFF | 37 | |
| 4th Female | 23:48:35.3 | JO KEPPLER | 30 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 17:53:40.7 | ALBERT PHUNGULA | 40 | South Africa |
| M 50-59 | 23:50:00.7 | STUART CLARK | 50 | |
| M 60-69 | 28:51:21.3 | CHRIS LEE | 63 | |
| F 40-49 | 27:53:42.8 | CORNEL METCALFE | 43 | |
| F 50-59 | 32:57:23.2 | RIANA HENNING | 50 |
One of only three 100 mile trail races in South Africa, it will be the first to take place in KwaZulu-Natal. The Karkloof, renowned for its indigenous forests, wetlands and grasslands is an ideal setting for the extreme challenge that aims to push the boundaries of Trail Running in South Africa by attracting top class, local andinternational field to compete over what is considered the ultimate distance in trail running.
The 100 Miler has been designed as anout and back course,modeled offsome of the top international 100 Mile Trail Races such asLeadville100 in the Colorado, USA. The aid stations, located every 10 miles or 16 kilometers, are easily accessible andspectator friendly allowing friends and family of the race participates to move between aid stations cheering their runner on and providing race support.
About the course.
The 100 Miler is considered the ultimate challenge in trail running around the world. To achieve a finish in this distance is a feat that only a few trail runners can claim.
In South Africa, the 100 mile distance is relatively new and the Karkloof100 aims to produce a world class event that will cement itself as one of the ultimate endurance challenges in the country.
Description:Yard 41 to 11 Karkloof
Distance: 16km
Elevation gain and loss: Gain 460m, Loss 390m
The 100 Miler starts and finishes at the Yard 41, inHowick. There is an initial short climb up a dirt road to get into WESSA Umngeni Valley where the route hugs the cliff tops along jeep track and single track. On leaving WESSA the route enters Westfalia (a fruit farm) where the route climbs through a network of Farm Roads. Le Petit (a cheese farm and coffee shop) is the final landmark before arriving at the first Aid Station at 11 Karkloof.
On the return leg this will be run in reverse providing more descent than ascent in the final stages of the race.
Description:11 Karkloof to Rockwood
Distance: 17km
Elevation gain and loss: Gain 320m, Loss 330m
Soon after leaving Karkloof 11 the course makes its way onto Sappi Land. With less climbing than the first section (300m) and smooth flowing trail, we can expect this section to be fairly easy going.
After passing the Shafton Airfield at the high point on this section the course descents into the farmlands where the trail follows the meandering Kunene River before popping out onto a district road that will take runners directly north to the second aid station positioned at the Rockwood Lodge offices.
On the return leg the climb back up to the Airfield will be challenging, but the flowing single track down the other-side back into Karkloof 11 is flowing and dreamlike!
Description:Rockwood to Bushwillow
Distance: 14km
Elevation gain and loss: Gain 500m, Loss 450m
This is the shortest section of the race, but will probably prove to be the toughest as it includes the highest point along the course at 1400m above sea level and includes 500m of elevation gain on the way out and 440m on the way back in.
Its also the first time the course enters the indigenous forest of the Karkloof as runners near the top of the climb. There is a beautiful section of flowing, contouring single track through Rockwood before descending down a gravel road to Karkloof Canopy Tours. From here the course remains at the foot of the Karkloof mountain range, picking its way through farmlands through to Bushwillow. One of the farms the course passes through, known as Phuzamoya, belonged to the late Ian Player, a legendary conservationist.
The approach to Bushwillow is through moderate rolling hills, with the occasional pull. For a runners in the second half of the field it is likely to start to get light through the latter parts of this section.
Description: Bushwillow to Mbona
Distance: 16km
Elevation gain and loss: Gain 385m, Loss 270m
Leaving Bushwillow the course descends and then climbs a bit before leveling off for a few miles through the Shaws’ farms. The road up the Twin Falls Valley is a gentle climb before crossing the bridge and running back down the other side of the stream. After crossing the main Karkloof dirt road the trail meanders through UCL pine plantation before climbing up to Mbona Main Gate where the 4th Aid Station will be located.
This section offers a lot of flat running opportunities in both directions. The climb up to Mbona Gate is likely to challenge a few runners as they approach the 40 mile mark. On the return leg this is likely to be quite a fast section with lots of fast descending opportunities and not much climbing.
Description:Mbona to Benvie
Distance: 16km
Elevation gain and loss: Gain 450m, Loss 430m
There is a short climb from the Mbona Gate onto the contour path that leads the route around little Mbona which is a fairly flat and smooth trail. This is followed by 2km of gravel road before winding through the dams and lakes scattered around Mbona. The trails are grassy and occasionally divert off into lush patches of indigenous forest. The trail generally descends all the way to the bottom gate where the course exists Mbona and heads for Benvie.
A short and steep climb which includes navigating the swing bridge take you over into the Benvie Valley where the course winds its way through the spectacular Benvie Gardens. The final kilometer involves some climbing up the the 5th Aid Station that also serves as the turn around point and the start of the 50 miler.
This section involves some climbing in both directions, but the trail is smooth and the footing good.
On the return leg of the 100 Miler an extra mini Aid Station will be positioned roughly half way in between the major Aid Stations.
Sunday September 21st, 2025
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · Kids Race
Offical Race Web Site
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:08:30 | Stanley Kipruto | KEN | |
| Female | 1:17:38 | Olivera Jevtic | SRB |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Sunday September 21st, 2025
Manitou Springs, Colo
Distance: Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
A Journey to the Top and Perhaps Back The Pikes Peak Ascent® and Pikes Peak Marathon® will redefine what you call running. Sure, they start out like a lot of races on Any Street, USA. But your first left turn will have you turning in the direction of up! During the next 10 miles, as you gain almost 6,000 vertical feet, your legs, lungs, heart and mind will be worn to a ragged nothingness. But it won’t be until the next three miles, with still over 2,000' of vertical to go, that you will realize where the Marathon got its moniker —America’s Ultimate Challenge.
There’s a reason trees don’t bother growing above 12,000' on Pikes Peak. They can’t! Makes one wonder if trees are smarter than runners. Above tree line most runners take 30 minutes or more, some much more, just to cover a mile. What little air remains can’t satisfy the endless stream of zombies hoping only to survive their next step. It’s a death march right out of a scene from Dawn of the Dead. Adding insult to injury it might start to snow.
It’s at this point if you are on the deluxe tour you must turn around and run back down the mountain for the second half of the Marathon. Along the way protruding rocks and roots are waiting to send you crashing to the ground mangling flesh and only temporarily masking the pain of blood filled blisters. Meanwhile, the temperature has often risen by more than 30 degrees since the start of the race. After all, it’s always best to cook raw meat.
Because the Ascent and Marathon are so unique and so physically demanding when compared to other half-marathons or marathons, having a general understanding of the courses is the key to planning your training.
The Ascent or ascent portion of the Marathon can take as long, or longer, than a full flatland marathon. In fact, many flatlanders find that it can take much longer! On the other hand, if you have trained in high altitude, it is possible to go a little faster than your flatland marathon time during the Ascent.
In general, if you live at altitude, go with your flatland marathon time. Otherwise, add 1/2 hour to your flatland marathon time. The average descent time is about 63% of the runner's Ascent time. In other words, the downhill is not free, and there are even a few ups on the way down!
Race City Location Map - zoom in · zoom out · big map
displays approximate race location · Manitou Springs CO 80829
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 3:43:45 | Jonathan Aziz | CO | |
| 2nd Male | 3:51:12 | Seth DeMoor | CO | |
| 3rd Male | 4:06:18 | Hector Rene Rodriguez Barragan | PA | |
| 4th Male | 4:08:16 | Mark Schenberger | CO | |
| Female | 4:31:30 | Kristina M Mascarenas | CO | |
| 2nd Female | 4:51:51 | Sarah Marie Guhl | CO | |
| 3rd Female | 5:05:58 | Gabriella Brinkley | CO | |
| 4th Female | 5:06:25 | Anne Flower | CO |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 4:42:52 | Cody Cook | CO | |
| M 50-59 | 5:23:05 | Jeremy F Brooks | TX | |
| M 60-69 | 5:46:13 | Paul Hooge | CO | |
| M 70+ | 8:38:10 | Marlin Weekley | IL | |
| F 40-49 | 5:41:05 | Nancy L Citriglia | CO | |
| F 50-59 | 6:12:43 | Chrissy C Steigerwald | CO | |
| F 60-69 | 7:26:20 | Kimberly M Greer | CO |
Elevation gain (start to summit) is at 7,815' (2,382m); the start is at 6,300' (1,920m) and the summit is 14,115' (4,302m). The Ascent finish/Marathon turnaround is at approximately 14,050'. The Ascent (and ascent leg of the Marathon) has very few stretches which are not going uphill, with the average grade being 11%.
The races begin in front of the City Hall in Manitou Springs, a city of some 5,000 population, located approximately 6 miles west of Colorado Springs, Colorado. While both races begin in the city (and the Marathon finishes in the city) the majority of both races are run on Barr Trail in Pike National Forest. Barr Trail is a US Forest Service trail that is on the east face of Pikes Peak. The race courses donotuse any part of the famed Pikes Peak Highway (which is on the north and west flanks of the mountain). The trail is often narrow, winding, and may be gravel, rocks or dirt with sharp turns and abrupt changes in elevation or direction. However, there are no exposed ledges, so there is little danger of falling off the trail!
From the Manitou Springs City Hall, the races proceed west on Manitou Avenue for 0.42 miles to Ruxton Avenue. At Ruxton, the course turns west for 0.8 mile to (and past) the Cog Railway Depot to Hydro Street. At this point there has been an elevation gain of approximately 300' for an average grade of 4.5%. At .23 of a mile past Hydro Street, or 1.45 miles total, the asphalt ends, and the course continues on a dirt/gravel road which parallels Ruxton Creek. At the end of the dirt/gravel road, there is a fenced area, and the course stays to the north side of the fence before meeting up with a small trail on the right. This trail, commonly referred to as the “spur trail,” connects to Barr Trail in .1 of a mile. From this point to the summit at 14,115,' the course follows Barr Trail. The width of the trail will vary as will the grade (steepness) and surface (footing).
From Hydro Street to No Name Creek is 3 miles with an elevation gain of 2,150' for an average grade of 13.4%. From No Name Creek to Barr Camp is about 3.3 miles with an elevation gain of 1,450' for an average grade of 8.3%. This is the fastest section of the course and even includes several slight downhill sections roughly 1.25 miles above No Name Creek. Barr Camp to the A-frame shelter at treeline is another 2.6 miles and 1,800' in elevation gain for an average grade of 13.1%. From the A-frame to finish/turnaround (~14,050') is about 3.1 miles with an elevation gain of 2,050' for an average grade of 12.4%
The footing, or surface, of the trail does vary. In the forested sections, it is primarily decomposed rock with a mixture of dirt and loose gravel on the surface with the occasional root or rock protrusion. Above treeline (that is, above the A-frame shelter) the trail is primarily loose gravel with one short section of broken rock (generally referred to as rubble), and the section known as the 16 Golden Stairs being gravel with frequent step-ups of some 10 to 15 inches (the Golden Stairs refers to the 32 switchbacks remaining to the summit). In general, the condition of Barr Trail is excellent thanks primarily to the friends of the Peak and the Pikes Peak Trail Dogs led by Gail Allen.
The course for the 26.21 milePikes Peak Marathon®covers the same route as the 13.32 milePikes Peak Ascent®race but returns down the trail from the summit and finishes at Ruxton and Manitou Avenues in Manitou Springs.
Passing
Much of the trail is narrow, so passing is difficult or impossible. Experienced runners will advise you not to pass frequently as the result is, in most cases, that you will expend too much energy and then slow down (only to be passed by those you may have just passed). On some sections of the trail, your best bet if you get caught in traffic is just to relax and wait for a wider portion of trail! This is particularly true once you leave the road and until you almost get to No Name Creek. There is plenty of time, and room for passing above No Name Creek — A least until you get to Barr Camp.
Finally, many employ a strategy of going out fast on the road to get ahead of the traffic. However, the problem with that strategy is that everyone knows it, so those that try this often just blow their race and become the very people they were trying to get ahead of. You have to find a balance between not giving up places and not blowing your race!
Weather
In a word, UNPREDICTABLE. Pikes Peak can create unusual and rapid weather changes above treeline. The temperatures may vary as much as 50° F (23° C) between Manitou Springs and the upper parts of the mountain. Those who ran in recent years can attest that it can be downright nasty — particularly above treeline. In 2004, we had 6-8" of new snow on the Peak on Ascent morning. In 2005, hundreds of runners were stranded on the summit when a huge storm hit the mountain! Every day on Pikes Peak can bring rapid, frequent and extreme weather changes. BE PREPARED!!
Some weather specifics: Mean temperature at the start line at 7am is usually 60° - 70° F (15 - 21° C) and at the summit 35-55° F (2-12° C) by 10am, not counting wind chill factors. Late afternoon temperatures in Manitou Springs in August can reach the 90°s F, while above treeline storm cells can drop ambient temperatures into the 30°s F. Humidity normally is <15% (usually much less at higher elevations).
The vagaries of the weather on the upper portion of Pikes Peak cannot be overemphasized. Chilling rain, snow and sleet showers, high winds and dramatic temperature changes frequently occur in August.
Lightning
Lightning deserves its own heading separate from weather because it can come out of the blue! Indeed, the possibility of lightning poses the single greatest threat to runners, especially above treeline. Mother Nature is very unpredictable regarding this element! If you are caught in severe lightning, it is best for a group to spread out and crouch down with your feet planted on anything that will insulate you from the ground (jacket, fanny pack, etc.). Try not to be the tallest object in the vicinity!
We have, and probably will again, turned people back down the mountain at the A-Frame due to the threat of lightning higher up. Search and Rescue receives up-to-the-minute weather data. Please follow any directions they give you.
Click here for a photoof what happens to your shoes when you are close to a lightning strike while running.Aid Stations
Locations and distance from start:- Spur Trail joining Barr Trail (1.65 mi)
- Incline Overlook on Rocky Mountain (2.8 mi)
- No Name Creek (4.3 mi)
- Bob's Road (5.3 mi)
- Barr Camp (7.6 mi)
- A-Frame (10.2 mi)
- Cirque (11.9 mi)
- Summit (13.32 mi)
At the Spur trail and the Incline overlook, we will provide water and Gatorade. There will be water, Gatorade, energy bars, fruit, cookies, and pretzels at No Name Creek, Bobs Road, Barr Camp, A-Frame, Cirque, and the finish of each race. Should you need special nourishment, carry what you might need. Runners are encouraged to take in as much fluid as possible, not only water, but electrolyte replacement drinks. Recent data has shown that some competitors may become extremely ill, not just from dehydration, but from low sodium caused by electrolytes being washed out of the system. Drink your Gatorade!
With but one really poor fire road going anywhere near Barr Trail, just HOW is all that drinking water provided at the aid stations?
- Barr Camp and the A-Frame — volunteers arrive Friday and spend the weekend on the mountain and hand pump water through a filter system.
- Incline, No Name Creek, Bob's Road, and Cirque &emdash; the good folks of theRocky Mountain Pinzgauer clubtruck it to points where it then is piped (through several thousand feet of hose put in place by the operations team and other volunteers) to aid stations.
Trash and Trash Zones
As part of the race permits with the US Forest Service, we must ensure that all litter is removed from the course. It is very difficult to retrieve cups, wrappers, and packaging (mainly the tops) from energy gels, especially when they’ve been tossed off the trail. Therefore, at each station a trash zone will be clearly indicated. Throwing trash on or off the trail outside of these zones is not permitted!Transportation Back to Manitou Springs
Ascent runners will be transported from the summit back down to Manitou Springs. Every effort is made to transport runners off the summit as quickly as possible. However, because YOU MAY EXPERIENCE SHORT DELAYS getting a shuttle off the mountain after the race, it is recommended that you use sweat check to have some warm gear at the summit. Please do NOT linger on the summit, not only because of adverse physical effects but to expedite getting all runners off the summit.
The shuttle busses will stop at the following locations in Manitou Springs: Schryver Park, Memorial Park, and Soda Springs Park. These will be the only drop-off points.
Spectators
Be at the start at 600 Manitou Avenue to see the runners off. The finish of the Pikes Peak Marathon is on Manitou Avenue, 100 feet north of the intersection with Ruxton Avenue and next to Soda Springs Park. We ask that all spectators respect the police and follow their instructions regarding crowd control.
Sunday September 21st, 2025
Udine, Italy
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Maratonina Città di Udine features a flat and fast half marathon course which begins and ends on the stunningly beautiful Piazza Libertà in the historic centre of Udine, a city of about 100,000 people in the Friuli area in the north-east of Italy
Organized by Associazione Maratonina Udinese with Polisportiva Libertas Grions del Torre e Remanzacco.
The racefinishes in Udine, near Piazza Libertà.
The course is measured and certified by FIDAL and IAAF.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:00:56 | NIMUBONA YVES | rwa | |
| 2nd Male | 1:00:58 | CHIAPPINELLI YOHANES | ita | |
| 3rd Male | 1:01:55 | RIVA PIETRO | ita | |
| 4th Male | 1:03:15 | BIZOZA THERENCE | bdi | |
| Female | 1:12:16 | NESTOLA SARA | ita | |
| 2nd Female | 1:14:35 | OMOSA TERESIAH KWAMBOKA | ken | |
| 3rd Female | 1:25:47 | CHEBICHIY SHARON | ken | |
| 4th Female | 1:25:54 | GALLER HANNA | aut |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
The Half Marathon course will start from the central Piazza Libertà and will wind along 21,097 km , arriving in Via Mercato Vecchio.
Amazing race in a wonderful place. Perfect organization with a lot of people on the course. Animation ad top runners on the top of the world. Best female record of Half Marathon still exist in Udine.