Sunday December 21st, 2025
Guangzhou, China
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Guangzhou Marathon was launched in 2012 and certified by CAA as the A level event. From 2014 to 2017,Guangzhou Marathon was recognized as the CAA Gold Medal Race for four consecutive years. The year of 2018 has seen this event was upgraded as IAAF Gold Label Road Race after it was awarded as IAAF Bronze and Silver Label Road Race successively in 2016 and 2017.
Themed as “Renowned City, Harmony and Health”, Guangzhou Marathon combines the charm of competition and the idea of national fitness. It becomes a glamorous city name card, helping to promote Guangzhou Asian Games spirit and to develop national fitness, proposing a healthy lifestyle, enhancing the visibility and influence of Guangzhou, and displaying great economic and social achievements of Guangzhou, Guangdong, and China.
The course of Guangzhou Marathon has been set alongside the Pearl River. It excellently showcases the most unique Lingnan culture, the most time-honored scenic spots and the most stylish cultural trend. Every year, marathon fans show great enthusiasm to Guangzhou Marathon and actively take part in it.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:06:28 | Gebise Lelisa Debele | ||
| 2nd Male | 2:07:00 | Belay Ziku Asfaw | ||
| 3rd Male | 2:07:01 | Asefa Mengstu Negewo | ||
| 4th Male | 2:07:15 | Felix Kiptoo Kirwa | ||
| Female | 2:25:13 | Anchialem Haymanot Wibineh | ||
| 2nd Female | 2:25:20 | Chernet Misganaw Takele | ||
| 3rd Female | 2:25:22 | Roman Gidey Berhe | ||
| 4th Female | 2:30:07 | Lisa Weightman |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
(I) MARATHON
1. RANKING PRIZE
Top eight male and female runners (ranked by gun time) will be awarded with the following bonus respectively (a 20% income tax will be levied). For Chinese runner, equivalent amount of Yuan will be given.
(in U.S. dollars)
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Male |
Female |
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Rank |
Bonus(USD) |
Time |
Rank |
Bonus(USD) |
Time |
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1st |
40000 |
Including and within 2:09:30 |
1st |
40000 |
Including and within 2:26:00 |
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20000 |
Beyond 2:09:30 |
20000 |
Beyond 2:26:00 |
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2nd |
15000 |
2nd |
15000 |
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3rd |
10000 |
3rd |
10000 |
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4th |
5000 |
4th |
5000 |
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5th |
3500 |
5th |
3500 |
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6th |
3000 |
6th |
3000 |
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7th |
2500 |
7th |
2500 |
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8th |
2000 |
8th |
2000 |
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Note:
(1) The bonuses will be transferred to the male and female Marathon winners after their results are publicized and they pass the doping test.
(2) Each of the top three male and female Marathon runners will be awarded with one trophy and one medal.
(3) The runners who finish the race before the Cut OffTime will be awarded with Post-Race Packageand finishing medals.
2. AWARDS FOR BREAKING THE RACE RECORD(A 20% income tax will be levied)
(1) Marathon Male
The runner whose racing time is within 2:10:01 (NOT including 2:10:01) and who ranks as the first place of the race will be awarded with US$10000;
(2) Marathon Female
The runner whose racing time is within 2:26:46 (NOT including 2:26:46) and who ranks as the first place of the race will be awarded with US $10000.
Half Marathon is awarding $12,500 of prize money.
Sunday December 21st, 2025
Chiang Mai, TH
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · Kids Race
Offical Race Web Site
The Chiang Mai Marathon is considered one of the top marathons in Thailand. Other races on the same day are the Chiang Mai Half Marathon, 10K and 3K.
Chiang Mai is a city in mountainous northern Thailand that dates back to the 1200s. It is a city with a unique identity, full of natural spots, historical sites, traditional art and culture, local customs and festivals.
Join the marathon race on Christmas Day in the most famous tourist attraction in the North of Thailand, Chiang Mai, the city with the unique identity, full of natural spots, historical sites, traditional art and culture, local customs and festivals. Routing is on the road is flat, no mountains. Temperature range from12-20°C
Say farewell to 2019 with the marathon amidst the morning mist and a “Cool Cool” atmosphere, “Lanna” style along the roads around the “Chiang Mai Moat”, surrounded by artful Lanna temples. The backdrop of the route is Doi Suthep where the renowned “Phra That Doi Suthep” is situated, the sacred place of worship of the Chiang Mai city. The race will surely be an unforgettable end to the marathon series.
The prize is 160,000 Baht (Approx $5,100US)
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:39:04 | Anuchit Jiw | ||
| 2nd Male | 2:39:40 | Wirat Waidara | ||
| 3rd Male | 2:41:51 | Supit Chantharat | ||
| 4th Male | 2:43:52 | Bunphot Phairoh | ||
| Female | 3:08:13 | Phintuaon Weerasomkiat | ||
| 2nd Female | 3:23:06 | Nisachon Morgan | ||
| 3rd Female | 3:28:21 | Darika Suwanmongkol | ||
| 4th Female | 3:30:24 | Emilyrose Barnes |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Friday December 26th, 2025
Hamilton, Ontario, CAN
Distance: 10 Miles · 4 Mile Run/Walk
Offical Race Web Site
Come run our 100th event (2021). The course is both scenic and challenging, taking runners through Hamilton in Ontario. Snowman medal for all finishers (Gold Snowman medals for the very fast). Indoor registration, refreshments and awards. Spectators are welcome in the gymnasium. Change rooms with showers for entrants.
All entrants will receive embroidered cotton baseball cap at bib pickup. At the finish a snowman finishers medal and a fleece blanket to stay warm. As always great post race social now at Tailgate Charlies, our favorite sports bar, a short walk from the YMCA. Bring your number for a beverage. Each finisher gets a snowman medal and a polar fleece pullover.
YMCA 79 James Street South, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 53:58 | Hussein Hashi | 31 | Mississauga |
| 2nd Male | 54:41 | Chris Angelatos | 25 | Toronto |
| 3rd Male | 54:56 | Michael Biwott | 30 | North York |
| 4th Male | 55:01 | Marck McAvoy | 23 | Toronto |
| Female | 58:49 | Carmen Hussar | 40 | Homewood |
| 2nd Female | 1:00:23 | Rachel Hannah | 32 | Port Elgin |
| 3rd Female | 1:02:57 | Allison Thompson | 30 | Oakville |
| 4th Female | 1:03:29 | McKenna Jackson | 22 | Sarnia |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 57:37 | Shinsuke Adachi | 45 | North York |
| M 50-59 | 1:05:10 | Adam Yurkin | 52 | Ajax |
| M 60-69 | 1:09:13 | Don Gallagher | 63 | McKellar |
| M 70+ | 1:19:07 | John Palmer | 71 | Ayr |
| F 40-49 | 58:49 | Carmen Hussar | 40 | Homewood |
| F 50-59 | 1:10:43 | Sharon McSweeney | 54 | Hamilton |
| F 60-69 | 1:26:59 | Theresa Cheung | 63 | Toronto |
Runners battle frigid conditions at Boxing Day 10-Miler
Olympians, Canadian record holders and national cross-country champions were among those who braved the cold in southern Ontario for the Boxing Day 10-miler.
Canadian steeplechase record holder and Olympian Matt Hughes won the 10-miler (16K) in 51:18 followed by two-time national senior cross-country champion Ross Proudfoot. Reid Coolsaet, a 2:10:28 marathoner and two-time Olympian, was third in 51:45.
Vancouver’s Robyn Mildren was the top woman in the 10-miler in 59:17 clocking an identical (gun) time as second-place finisher Carmen Hussar. Hussar was an Olympic finalist in the 1,500m at the 2004 Olympics and won a silver medal at the 2004 IAAF World Indoor Championships. Amy Hicks was third at the B.D. 10-Miler in 1:00:22.
The event also included a 4-miler (6.4K) won by Jeff Dill (23:15) and Mary Unsworth (24:25).
A scenic course with downtown start and finish, the 10 mile event includes 6 miles of paved waterfront trail. The 4 mile event includes 1 mile of the waterfront trail.
Wednesday December 31st, 2025
Kalmar, Sweden
Distance: 10K · 5K
Offical Race Web Site
Kalmar is a real running city! Here you can grind mile after mile just because it's fun on our different jogging tracks, train together or challenge your friends on our illuminated running tracks or sign up for one of our different races for all kinds of runners.
This year you can compete in races such as Kalmar Malkars, Lilla Atea Kalmarmilen and Sylvesterloppet, which ends the running year on New Year's Eve. Here at I Run Kalmar you can read more about all the races and register, but also see how your friends, neighbors and the rest of Kalmar run. See you in the trail!
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 30:52 | Andreas Davidssom | ||
| 2nd Male | 32:12 | Oliver Wykman | ||
| 3rd Male | 33:09 | Jona Lindman | ||
| 4th Male | 33:18 | Victor Bystrom | ||
| Female | 36:39 | Erika Lindeblad | ||
| 2nd Female | 39:46 | Jannnike Ottosson | ||
| 3rd Female | 41:10 | Karin Lagerstrom | ||
| 4th Female | 43:04 | Linda Brannlund |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Wednesday December 31st, 2025
Manhattan, NY
Distance: 4 miles
Offical Race Web Site
Kick off the New Year at the Midnight Run! Join the fun and celebrate with music and dancing (starting at 10:00 p.m.) as 2019 comes to a close. With a countdown to midnight beginning at 11:59 p.m., the four-mile run will begin on the stroke of midnight, as will a spectacular fireworks display to light up the night and the start of 2020.
Race City Location Map - zoom in · zoom out · big map
displays approximate race location · New York NY 10024
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 20:32 | Ben Dijkstra | 24 | GB |
| 2nd Male | 20:54 | Erik Sanchez | 24 | ECU |
| 3rd Male | 21:38 | Marvin Sachchez | 37 | ECU |
| 4th Male | 21:47 | Hunter Dominick | 25 | New York |
| Female | 24:18 | Charlotte Leape | 26 | Washington DC |
| 2nd Female | 25:16 | Morgan Eigel | 17 | Bedford NY |
| 3rd Female | 25:52 | Meg Kelly | 27 | Little Silver NJ |
| 4th Female | 26:01 | Maureen Lewin | 21 | Rockville Centre NY |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Neither rain nor wind could keep runners from starting 2019 on the move, as a crowd of more than 3,700 gathered in Central Park for the NYRR Midnight Run. The four-miler began at the stroke of midnight, sending runners into the new year with a 15-minute fireworks display at the start and a sparkling cider toast at the halfway mark.
Before midnight struck, runners could get into the spirit with a pre-race party on Rumsey Playfield. With a live DJ, stilt walkers, on-stage performances, and more, runners could get into the groove for their warm-up before heading into their corrals.
First to finish four miles in the new year was Luis Porto of Central Park Track Club – New Balance, completing the loop in 21:07. Breaking the tape on the women's side was Lindsay Crevoiserat of Glastonbury, CT in 23:27.
The course is the four-mile Central Park "inner loop." Check back soon for a course map.
Mile 1:Start on the 72nd Street Transverse near Bethesda Terrace and head east. Turn left (north) at East Drive and run north, ascending Cat Hill.
Mile 2:Continue north and and pass Engineers' Gate (East 90th Street). Turn left onto the 102nd Street Transverse.
Mile 3:Turn left onto West Drive and run south through a series of three rolling hills as you pass the Reservoir on your left.
Mile 4:Enjoy a downhill, then a flat section. Turn left onto the 72nd Street Transverse and finish just west of Bethesda Terrace.
