Linda S. Steward
Massive, well organized, lights up the town, an entire weekend is built around the event.....you still see folks in their race gear downtown at midnight.
Sunday March 23rd, 2025
Milan, Italy
Distance: Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
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).
Jerusalem Marathon
Friday April 4th, 2025
Jerusalem, Israel
Distance: Marathon
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First held in 2011, the Jerusalem International Winner Marathon has become a major event with 30,000 participants, of which hundreds are elite competitors and runners from abroad.
The course was especially selected to recount Jerusalem's 3,000-year historical narrative since the beginning of its existence. The race challenges runners while exposing them to magnificent views, exquisite landscapes and fascinating historical sites that illuminate 3,000 years of the history of Jerusalem, Israel's capital.
Participants run past the Israeli Knesset (or parliament), Machane Yehuda Marketplace, Mount Scopus, the Old David, David's Tower, Hass Promenade and more. Organizers of the race say: "It is guaranteed of be a challenging, thrilling and unforgettable experience for all runners."
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Jerusalem Marathon, Race Date: 2023-03-17, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:18:13 | Noah Kiprotich KIGEN | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 2:25:45 | Chakib LACHGAR | ESP | |
| 3rd Male | 2:28:30 | Melkam JAMBER | ISR | |
| Female | 2:52:44 | Margaret Njugna | KEN | |
| 2nd Female | 2:55:31 | Elena Tolstykh | RUS | |
| 3rd Female | 2:59:12 | Noa Berkman | ISR |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Starting line:
Start at the junction between the Knesset and the Israel Museum, Hamagbit Sq. on Rupin Rd., heading northwest.
Finish line:
The southern end of Sacher Park, enter the finishing funnel from the south, via the Valley of the Cross and the tunnel at the entrance to the city.
The course:
Start the race near the Knesset building and run towards the Israel Museum, Israel's largest and most significant museum and the tenth largest in the world. From there, continue towards the center of town via Bezalel and Ben Yehuda St.and savor the aromas of the nearby Machane Yehuda marketplace. Head northwest towards Ammunition Hill, site of one of the bloodiest battles in IDF history waged during the Six-Day War.
After circling the Mount Scopus Hebrew University campus, run back towards the Old City, past the exclusive shopping mall and luxury hotel at Mamilla, the neighborhood that links the Old City with Jerusalem's new neighborhoods. Take in the historical architecture, narrow alleyways, and the sense of the ancient Jerusalem stone beneath your feet as you enter the Old City through Jaffa Gate. Behold the glorious Tower of David, part of the fortress built in the second century BC to protect the city.
Run through the Armenian Quarter, the smallest of the four quarters of the Old City and recall Jesus' final journey down Via Dolorosa located just several hundred meters to the left. The course will then take you alongside the Jewish Quarter for a glimpse of the Western Wall, the holiest site for the Jewish nation and remnant of the Second Temple. Send a silent prayer over to the holy stones as you run towards Zion Gate, also known as David's Gate, on your way out of the Old City.
The sight of the ancient archeological City of David coming into view on the left is the perfect opportunity to hum a marching tune. Continue west towards Sultan's Pool, built over 500 years ago. This former water reservoir now quenches Jerusalem's thirst for culture with the many outdoor performances that it hosts. Next, you'll pass Mishkenot Shaananim, a cultural and international convention center that promotes tolerance and pluralism. Send an authoritative wave towards the President of Israel as you pass his official home in Talbia, and then continue running towards the charming Emek Refaim neighborhood, built by the Templars in the 19th century and now a cultural hotspot for Jerusalem residents and visitors alike.
The route continues alongside the First Station, a new culture and recreation site established at the old train station where Israel's first train set out en route to Jaffa. Proceed to southeastern Jerusalem and run along the Armon Hanatziv Promenade which connects three walkways – the Haas, Goldman and Sherover Promenades. Make a U-turn at the UN building and run back towards Gaza St. The final stretch of the marathon runs through the enchanting Valley of the Cross, near the ancient Greek monastery and straight towards Ben Zvi Blvd. on the opposite end of the tunnel, where hundreds of spectators are waiting to cheer you on as you cross the finish line.
Friday April 4th, 2025
Ouarzazate, Morocco
Distance: 156 Miles · Ultra
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The Marathon des Sables is ranked by the Discovery Channel as the toughest footrace on earth.
Seven days 250k
Known simply as the MdS, the race is a gruelling multi-stage adventure through a formidable landscape in one of the world’s most inhospitable climates - the Sahara desert. The rules require you to be self-sufficient, to carry with you on your back everything except water that you need to survive. You are given a place in a tent to sleep at night, but any other equipment and food must be carried.
Started in 1986 by Patrick Bauer, the race continues to grow in popularity every edition. Places are much sought after, but those who do make it to the start line are richly rewarded. Under the scorching Moroccan sun, life-long friendships are fostered through a shared experience of unforgettable days spent running across saltpans, up desert-mountains, through ruined towns and through the occasional sand storm.
The Marathon des Sables is open to individuals and teams of individuals, amateur and elite runners. With runners coming from all over the world, the MdS is a truly international event that has a positive impact on the local environment and in local communities. Through the MdS foundation Solidarite, runners have raised funds to help hundreds of families through education and improve their quality of life.
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Marathon Des Sables, Race Date: 2022-04-04, Distance: 156 Miles
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 18:33:28 | Rachid El Morabity | Morocco | |
| 2nd Male | 18:34:34 | Mohamed El Morabity | Morocco | |
| 3rd Male | 18:37:46 | Aziz Yachou | Morocco | |
| 4th Male | 21:12:33 | Merile Robert | France | |
| Female | 24:18:33 | Anna Comet | Spain | |
| 2nd Female | 25:32:34 | Sylvaine Cussot ( | France | |
| 3rd Female | 26:31:52 | Aziza El Amrany | Morocco | |
| 4th Female | 27:29:35 | Aziza Raji | Morocco |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Imagine yourself in the Sahara desert with nothing but rolling sand dunes for miles around. When you plough your feet through the sand, a fine dust kicks up. You can’t feel the sweat dripping down your face because it’s evaporating in the baking heat. Your lungs feel parched. Today’s temperature is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees centigrade).
Part of your brain is screaming at you to stop, right now, to drop out of the race, but the other part of your brain is stronger. The other part of your brain knows that when you complete the final stage of the Marathon des Sables, you will have run the equivalent of five and a half marathons in five or six days, a total distance of some 251 km – 156 miles*. (*Subject to the race route)
No one can deny that finishing the MdS is an incredible accomplishment. But more importantly, you will walk away with a new slant on life - that you can achieve anything you set your mind to do.
Join us for the event that defined the word ULTRAMARATHON
Prize money is 34,000 Euros
The MdS is a multi-day ‘ultra-marathon’ or ‘ultra’ run in six days over a course of between 150 and 156 (254km) miles. Which by the way is the equivalent of Running from London to Dover deciding not to go to France after all and running back again in 120 degree heat. with a backpack on and voices in your head talking about cold beer!
As an example of what lies beyond the starting line, the longest single stage in 2012 was 51 miles (81.5km). Typical distances are 156 miles (251 km) broken down as follows:
DAY 1: 33.8KM
DAY 2: 38.5KM
DAY 3: 35.0KM
DAY 4: 81.5KM
DAY 5: 42.2KM
DAY 6: 15.5KM
The actual routes and formats change every year. The Race Director and his team spend a month meticulously planning routes that are held secret until the day before the event starts. There is a rest day after the longest stage, but it may well take you into that day before you get to the finish. Competitors stay overnight in a bivouac village, comprised of tents that sleep about 8 competitors per tent. Once you get your ‘bivvy’ your bivvy team become your family, your support team, your nursing team and invariably they become long-term friends. The most memorable sound of an evening is the rumble of weary laughter that echoes around the village.
Saturday April 5th, 2025
Prague, CZECH
Distance: Half Marathon
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Start the RunCzech season with one of the biggest running events in the Central Europe! Every year the Sportisimo Prague Half Marathon excites spectators with performances of elite athletes breaking records. Enjoy a course with incomparable scenery in the heart of historic Prague that follows along the Vltava river and crisscrosses five beautiful bridges.
Take in majestic views of the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the Rudolfinum Concert Hall, the National Theater, Vyšehrad Castle, and the Dancing House. If you are hoping to improve your time, the Sportisimo Prague Half Marathon offers fantastic speed; in 2012 it set the record as the fastest half marathon in the world! Half distance, full satisfaction!
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Prague Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-04-06, Distance: Half Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 58:24 | Sabastian Sawe | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 1:00:01 | Geofry Toroitich Kipchumba | KEN | |
| 3rd Male | 1:09:30 | Nigsti Haftu | ETH | |
| 4th Male | 1:09:33 | Vivian Jepkemei Melly | KEN | |
| Female | 1:08:10 | Gete Alemayehu | ETH | |
| 2nd Female | 1:08:13 | Jesca Chelanga | KEN | |
| 3rd Female | 1:09:30 | Nigsti Haftu | ETH | |
| 4th Female | 1:09:33 | Vivian Jepkemei Melly | KEN |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Kenyan Kibiwott Kandie shines at the Prague half marathon
Kenya Defence Forces’ Kibiwott Kandie won the 2020 Prague men’s Half Marathon in 58 minutes and 38 seconds on Saturday morning.
It was a largely lone affair for the soldier after he broke away from the Kenyan-dominated field at the 10km mark under a hot atmospheric condition.
“It's difficult to run alone,” said Kandie whose performance makes him the fifth fastest man over the distance with the sixth fastest performance of all-time.
Kandie staged a good run early in the year, winning the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in February with a world-leading 58:58, six days after his triumph at the fiercely competitive National Cross-Country Championships. But then the Coronavirus pandemic staggered his momentum. In March, Kandie was also named to the Kenyan team for the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships.
“My wish is to run again when this pandemic is over. It will be a pleasure to continue competing,”he added.
Kandie’s performance relegated Philemon Kiplimo to second place with a time of 59:56 as Benson Kipruto came in third in 1:00:06.
Making it to the top 10 finishers were Amos Kurgat who clocked 1:00:20 for the fourth position, Felix Kipkoech was fifth in 1:00:40 and Timothy Kibet stopped his timer on 1:00:47 for the sixth place. Others are Benard Kimeli who timed 1:01:00, Abel Kipchumba (1:01:02), Bravin Kipkogei (1:01:23) and Alfred Chelal (1:01:32).
Saturday April 5th, 2025
Charleston, South Carolina
Distance: 10K · Kids Race
Offical Race Web Site
The Cooper River Bridge Run provides a world-class 10-K foot race held in Charleston, S. Carolina. The race promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity. On Sunday morning, April 2, 1978, the starting gun was fired for the First COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN and the race began. Even at that time it was successful beyond the organizers wildest expectations. The categories were: open male, open female, masters male and masters female. Today this race has established itself amongst the best courses in the world.
The Cooper River Bridge Run is the best organized and the best conducted 10-K race in the world. It includes world-class competition in a unique setting with unparalleled participant satisfaction. It broadens community cooperation and participation in healthy events throughout the year. The Cooper River Bridge Run serves as a model of health motivation for other communities throughout the world.
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Prize Money: $66500
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Cooper River Bridge Run, Race Date: 2024-04-06, Distance: 10k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 27:53 | Ali Abdilmana | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 27:54 | Peter Njeru | ETH | |
| 3rd Male | 28:09 | Alex Masai | KEN | |
| 4th Male | 28:29 | Reuben Mosip | KEN | |
| Female | 31:41 | Sarah Naibei | KEN | |
| 2nd Female | 32:06 | Betty Sigei | KEN | |
| 3rd Female | 32:35 | Joyline Chemutai | KEN | |
| 4th Female | 32:44 | Atsede Bayisa | ETH |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
For the first time in 26 years, an American crossed the finish line of the Cooper River Bridge Run first.
Shadrack Kipchirchir of Colorado Springs, Colorado completed the 6.2-mile course Saturday in 28 minutes, 12 seconds.
"That's the best feeling you'll ever get," Kipchirchir told the media after winning the race.
The Cooper River Bridge Run is the best organized and best conducted 10-K race in the world. It includes world-class competition in a unique setting with unparalleled participant satisfaction. It broadens community cooperation and participation in healthy events throughout the year. The Cooper River Bridge Run serves as a model of health motivation for other communities throughout the world.
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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.