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Austrian Women’s Run Austria

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AIMS IAU

WMRA

Regulars Calendar Official listings for AIMS events

World leading times The top times for men and women at Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km

Race contact details AIMS member races with full contact details

Where time stands still – but runners move fast

AUDIREVI Lake Maggiore Half Marathon & 10K, Italy Historic, scenic and super-fast, Lake Maggiore has it all

Picturesque panorama ING Route du Vin Half Marathon, Luxembourg ‘Pearl of the Moselle’ offers all-round riverside experience

Articles Opinion Royal re-run, 1908–2018 51 Marathon history was revisited by events in London

Marathon greats

Marathon movers: Breaking the mold Ron Hill, record breaker and innovator

Pete Riegel 30 January 1935—28 May 2018

Sponsor highlight

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JTBC Seoul Marathon, Korea More than a marathon: tracing a loop across the city

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Radisson Blu Larnaka International Marathon, Cyprus Green running – and pink flamingos – await visitors

Lives remembered

Okanagan Marathon, Canada A family fitness and lifestyle weekend

New colour for Seoul

An experience to remember

Derek Clayton 61 Runner who broke 2:10:00 barrier for the first time

Chisinau International Marathon, Moldova Choice of several distances in Moldovan city

Quintessential fall atmosphere

Looking ahead Sarajevo Sberbank Half Marathon, Bosnia A “runfest” through historic streets and city thoroughfares

International Vladivostok Marathon, Russia Run with fascinating views of the city where East and West meet

11 Small country, big welcome

Marathon Vert D’Agadir, Morocco An escape where you can preserve the environment and forget about daily routine

Run in scenic Sarajevo

Copenhagen Half Marathon, Denmark A fast course and grand sightseeing tour around the Danish capital

Bridges of Vladivostok

Race Features

Sand, sea, sun – and run

Building on success

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AIMS News

XXII World Congress of AIMS

The next World Congress of AIMS will be held in Tallinn (EST) from 6–8 September 2018. A dedicated website is available at: http://www.aimsworldcongress2018.ee/en/welcome Registrations can be made online at: https://www.jooks.ee/AIMS18/?id=1

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Provisional schedule Wednesday 5 September: Arrival of Congress delegates 20.00-22.00 Scandinavian and Baltic Marathons dinner Thursday 6 September: 09.00-09.30 Congress opening 09:30-10.45 AIMS reports 10:45-11:15 Coffee break 11:15-12:45 Presentation “A template for evaluating benefits for hosting cities" 12:45-14:15 Lunch 14:15-15:15 Presentation: City and tourism authorities’ support for events 15:15-16:00 Bids for XXIII World Congress 16:00-16:30 Coffee break 16:30-18.00 Interactive session – discussion groups and re-convene 20:00-23:00 Welcome dinner at National Opera House Friday 7 September: 08.30-09.00 Presentation of electoral candidates 09:00-10:00 Changes to articles and voting 10:00-10.30 AIMS partner presentation: SEGAS 10.30-11.00 Coffee break 11:00-12:30 Presentation: Greening the Running movement Speaker: George Kazantzopoulos Presentation: In the footsteps of Atalanta: the next 100 years of women’s marathoning. Speaker: Stacey Conley 12:30-14:00 Lunch 14:00-15:30 Presentation: Events Safety-Security: Best Practices Speaker: Michael Nishi, General Manager, Chicago Marathon Presentation: IIRM – Medical issues

Coffee break

16.00-17.00

AIMS partners: Health, R-bies, Marathon-photos, Medal Lassar

EXECUTIVES

19:00-20:00

Welcome Run, Freedom Square

Paco Borao (Valencia)

Saturday 8 September:

PRESIDENT:

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08:30-09:00

Recap of bids for Candidates

PRESIDENT EMERITUS:

09:00-09:30

Election of Board Members

H O N O R A R Y V I C E -P R ES I D E N T :

10:00-10:30

Voting results

10:30-11:00

Closing words

12:00-12:30

Group photo at City Hall in Old Town

12.30-13.00

Press conference

13.00-14.30

Short City Tour to arrive at:

14.30-16.00

Mayor’s reception & lunch

Hugh Jones

16.30-17.00

Tallinn Marathon opening

TREASURER:

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Tallinn 10km run

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Hiroaki Chosa Carlos Moya

V I C E -P R ES I D E N T S :

Martha Morales (Tangamanga) maratontangamanga@gmail.com

Dave Cundy (Great Wall) cundysm@ozemail.com.au SECRETARY:

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Al Boka (Las Vegas)

Sunday 9 September

DIRECTORS:

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19.30-23.59

Farewell Dinner

Delegates depart

Fernando Jamarne (Santiago) fjamarne@alessandri.cl

Árpád Kocsis (Budapest)

Mitsugi Ogata (Fukuoka) m.ogata@jaaf.or.jp

Václav Skřivánek (Prague) Info@runczech.com

A I M S H Q (AT H E N S ):

■ Astana Marathon (KAZ) ■ Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon (VIE) ■ Abu Dhabi “Yes I Can” 10km International (UAE)

AIMS Children’s Series

Gary BE Boshoff

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Monday 10 September

Since the last edition of Distance Running was published the following new members have joined AIMS:

On 17 June in the “southern tribune” locality in the poorest part of the city a thousand children from all different parts of the country came to participate in the race. Along with parents and friends they experienced an

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In the Incan civilization barefoot ‘chasquis’ used to carry messages by running from town to town. The second edition of the AIMS Children’s Series Quito was held under the title ‘Chasquisito’ to honour this tradition.

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■ Kochi Ryoma Marathon (JPN) ■ The Great Batumi Night Race (GEO)

athletic festivity. The race was full of happiness shown on the children’s faces. Every child received a T-shirt and a medal and gave their best in their races. The idea was to inspire youngsters who could in future represent their country and to encourage a healthy and productive lifestyle through running.

■ Yellow River Estuary International Marathon (CHI)

2019 Series Quito (ECU) Erbil (IRQ) Third race tbc

The next edition of Distance Running will be published in October 2018. The advertising and editorial deadlines will be on 2 September.

New associates ■ IDBI Federal Life Insurance Mumbai Half Marathon (IND)

Theodosis Livitsanos (Administrator)

aimshq@aims-worldrunning.org C O N S U LT A N T S :

Rachid Ben Meziane info@2cras.com

Frank Baillie (Magazine & Website) bailliefrank@aol.com

Peter McLean (Press & Public Relations) peter@prexcellence.com

Horst Milde (AIMS Marathoneum, Berlin) horst-milde@t-online.de

International Measurement Administrators: AMERICAS:

Bernie Conway

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E N G L I S H -S P EA K I N G E U R O P E & AFRICA:

Hugh Jones

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F R E N C H & S P A N I S H -S P EA K I N G EUROPE & AFRICA:

Jean Francois Delasalle jf.delasalle@aliceadsl.fr ASIA & OCEANIA:

Dave Cundy

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L I N S T I T U T E F O R RACE MEDICINE:

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AUDIREVI Lake Maggiore Half Marathon & 10K, Italy 15 April 2018

Where time stands still – but runners move fast Historic, scenic and super-fast, Lake Maggiore has it all Along the shoreline of Lago Maggiore must be one of the most scenic courses imaginable. But it is also, as this year’s 11th edition of the race proved, one of the fastest half marathons around. Winner Daniel Kipchumba ran the fastest time in Italy this year and fourth fastest ever on Italian soil. It was also the fifth fastest time of 2018 anywhere in the world. Ideal weather conditions: no wind, a cloudy sky and 12–14C° temperatures, allowed the leading Kenyan trio to sustain 2:48/km pace with a 10km split time of 27:47.

The peculiarities of the race are many: runners reach the start by means of a ferry boat which crosses the Borromeo Gulf and passes close by the Borromeo Islands. It is an inspirational sight just before starting the race in Verbiana. All along the route participants can count on the special help while they are running provided by a continuous view of the Lake which pulls them on towards the finish.

The finish line in Stresa lies in front of the “Liberty Style” hotels and buildings where many famous people, from the 18th century on, stayed during their “Grand Tour” of Europe. Stendhal, Charles Dickens, Lord Byron and Ernest Hemingway all visited. Continued on page 9

Over 1500 participants from more than 30 countries crossed the finish line in Stresa after running along the lakeside with spectacular views of the Borromeo Gulf already covered in flowers and at its best dressed during the full bloom of spring. After the first edition in 2008 the race quickly became the preferred destination for many foreign runners who also come to compete in the SPORTWAY Lake Maggiore Marathon later in the year (this year on 4 November). When the half marathon date moved to April it was able to showcase Lake Maggiore in full season with major attractions open to public such as the Borromeo Islands, the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens and the many beautiful small towns along the Gulf like Feriolo and Baveno. Distance Running | 2018 Edition 3

AUDIREVI Lake Maggiore Half Marathon & 10K, Italy 15 April 2018 RESULTS

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by time, offers a fascinating simplicity. The exotic atmosphere of the lush and peaceful Isola Madre can be ascribed to the gardens that almost totally cover it. The Borromean Islands are easy to reach from the lakeside ports and are a must-see destination for every visitor to Lake Maggiore. Within an hour’s drive from Stresa you can reach the base of Monterosa, the second highest mountain in Europe, or else some of the wildest areas in Italy such as the Valgrande, Devero and Veglia Parks. The region has many places to visit – natural areas and parks, ski resorts – but the most curious fact is that time here seems at a standstill. You can still see people wearing traditional costumes or people working the land even at very high altitude.

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Located on the western side of Lake Maggiore, directly opposite Stresa, the three Borromeo Islands lie in a wide gulf surrounded by mountains. The islands take their name from the aristocratic Borromean family who took ownership of the land in the 16th and 17th centuries. Only the best architects and gardeners were called upon by the family – themselves art lovers and botanists – to breathe life into their ambitious projects. The islands “Bella” and “Madre” were transformed into grand, luxurious residences while the third island, named “Dei Pescatori” after its age-old fishing community, was left to continue its traditional way of life.

each offers a very different experience. Isola Bella was completely transformed by its occupants: its palace and gardens are the epitome of opulence and luxury. In contrast Isola Dei Pescatori, with its village unchanged

The day before the race participants can visit the botanical gardens in “Villa Taranto” (Verbania), take a boat to visit the magnificent Borromeo Islands or enjoy the lakeside with a relaxing pre-race walk. A unique way to view the course is by taking the cable car from Stresa to Mottarone Mountain from where you can see a full panorama of Lake Maggiore.

Picture: Simone Zanni

Despite their Alpine setting the three Borromean Islands share a pleasant climate but

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Marathon Vert D’Agadir, Morocco 22 April 2018

Sand, sea, sun – and run About 8000 people celebrated Earth day by participating in the Agadir Green Marathon making it one of the city’s most successful events this year.

An escape where you can preserve the environment and forget about daily routine

The marathon is a great way for a visitor to discover Agadir – by offering a sporting challenge framed by the city itself. The event is also noteworthy for its eco-friendly stance. The Agadir Green Marathon is mindful of environmental issues and highlights Morocco's desire to commit to greater respect for the environment.

Dubbed the first green Marathon in Morocco, this year’s edition of the Agadir Marathon was held under the banner “Let’s Run for the Environment.” Race director Rachid Ben Meziane said the slogan is inspired by the city’s commitment to preserve the environment and to sustain green spaces. The Marathon brought together internationally renowned athletes alongside thousands of running enthusiasts. The programme includes the Marathon, a half Marathon and a 7km ‘Mini-Marathon’.

polluting gases” said the Marathon’s coordinator, Karim Dahbi.

Marathon day was designated as car-free: “This initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of reducing the emission of

The event’s success is due partly to the participation of professional runners which

The weather was perfect and participants were cheering, dancing and taking pictures to capture those beautiful moments. There was nothing but happiness and joy throughout the entire marathon course.

The sixth Green Marathon remained faithful to the environment through a series of activities on the sidelines of the event. These activities focused on the importance of linking sports to the preservation of the environment. Organisers emphasised afforestation and partnering with associations that work to preserve the environment and to sustain green spaces.

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enhances its media profile. It also benefits from good organisation and management of the course, including plentiful water stations along the route. The marathon received excellent media coverage.

• Along the entire race route waste left will be recovered and sent for recycling.

To better support its cause the marathon has established ten commitments in favour of the city and the betterment of the environment.

• Communication with runners via eNewsletters/mail and via the website and social networks. Any documents printed will be on recycled paper.

• The day after the race, green spaces in the city will be planted with the same number of trees as there were participants. • In coordination with the local authorities Marathon day will be decreed as a day without cars. • Marathon entries are linked to the individual signature of a charter of respect for the environment. • Means of transport employed by the Marathon will be exclusively electric vehicles and rechargeable hybrids.

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• Instead of using bottled water tapped water tanks will be used to re-fill recyclable bottles.

• All partners of Agadir Green Marathon commit to the same green approach. • After the race an award is made to the city’s best ecological agency or actor. • Agadir Green Marathon sets up partnerships with institutions and actors committed to the environment in order to raise awareness among the general public. The city of Agadir is well endowed with beautiful beaches facing on to the Atlantic Ocean. Here, the sun meets the sand and caresses every bit of it. A three-hour flight away from Paris, similar to many other European cities, Agadir is a charming seaside city that attracts tourists from all over the world. Agadir’s beaches offer an escape where you can forget about daily routine. It is also a place where tourism runs in parallel with well-being: Sport and fitness are the focus of the many seaside thalassotherapy centres. A vacation here sends you home refreshed and full of energy.

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Looking ahead | 16 September 2018 Sarajevo Sberbank Half Marathon, Bosnia and Herzegovina

On the run in scenic Sarajevo

Pictures: VANJA CERIMAGIC

A “runfest” through historic streets and city thoroughfares Sarajevo Sberbank Half Marathon is run on the main streets of the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. What started as a small event, organised through the enthusiasm of a few local people, grew to a running festival that in 2017 hosted around 3000 runners from more than 30 countries. In this year’s event three races start at the same time: the Sarajevo Sberbank Half Marathon, the G-Drive Relay Half Marathon and the Novo Nordisk Fun Run (4km), so for those not ready to run the full distance there are plenty of other opportunities in the shorter events of the newlynamed “Olimpija Sarajevo Run Fest”. The proportion of women taking part in the half marathon has grown to 40% of all participants. Women can enter a ‘Girls on the Run’ event during the weekend preceding the Half Marathon. This year it is accompanied by a

children’s run – a perfect opportunity for those staying longer in the city with the entire family. The Sarajevo Sberbank Half Marathon is flat and fast and and leads you through the most beautiful and scenic parts of Sarajevo including most of the historic landmarks of the city: Ottoman, Habsburg and Yugoslav buildings, on bridges over the Miljacka River, through the old town, and into the city’s Kosevo Olympic stadium. The final sprint to the finish line takes you along the city’s main thoroughfare which is filled with eager spectators cheering wildly. Besides plentiful water and fruit stations along the route high school choirs and orchestras and live DJs play motivational music at strategic points – leading you on to the finish line. That’s where the fun starts: at the post-race party beer, local cevapi and Bosnian coffee are served and live music adds to the full event experience. Race morning can bring anything from heat to cooler weather and rain. September weather in Bosnia is variable so make sure you bring easyto-shed layers of clothing. Don’t hesitate to visit Sarajevo Sberbank Half Marathon – although a half marathon race it offers the full experience of history, sport, culture, food and fun – and all other aspects that make runners happy. Organisers aim to offer the best quality for price experience to all participants, including carefully designed high quality t-shirts and medals for every finisher. ■ sarajevomarathon.ba/en Distance Running | 2018 Edition 3

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Looking ahead | 16 September 2018 Copenhagen Half Marathon, Denmark Running through Dronning Louises bridge is a unique experience with cheering almost like in the Tour de France. Picture: Matthew James

A fast course and grand sightseeing tour around the Danish capital

Building on success With more than 22,000 runners Copenhagen Half Marathon is by far the biggest running event in Denmark. Built on the success of the World Half Marathon Championships held in Copenhagen in 2014 the CPH Half has staged some of the fastest half marathon times in the world since its inaugural edition in 2015. Three runners under 59 minutes and a world lead time of 58:40 clocked by Abraham Cheroben – only 18 seconds short of a new world record – made the 2017 Copenhagen The Goverment building Christiansborg is a part of the route Picture: James Hjertholm

Half Marathon one of the road running highlights of the year. This year the world record will again be targeted in both the men’s and women’s races with up to 25,000 recreational runners following the leaders. The fast course offers a good chance to run a new personal best but also takes participants through the best parts of Copenhagen and makes for a grand sightseeing tour around the Danish capital. Starting at the fashionable and green Østerbro runners proceed to the multicultural Nørrebro where the legendary atmosphere on Dr. Louises Bro is sure to give

In front in Copenhagen Half Marathon are some of the best runners in the world

runners chills. After nearly 4km on Nørrebro runners reach the majestic Frederiksberg to take in the Avenue Frederiksberg Allé draped in Danish flags and chock full of spectators. Next is the hip and creative Vesterbro packed with entertainment, music, and good vibes. Leaving Vesterbro runners follow the waterfront towards the inner city and pass by tourist attractions and historical monuments such as the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, The Theatre Royal and Christiansborg. The final kilometres take runners back to Østerbro where a unique kilometre-long finishing stretch awaits. CPH Half is not only renowned for its fast and scenic course but also for a sublime atmosphere throughout the entire city. If you are bringing supporters the route offers ample opportunity for cheering while at the same time enjoying everything that Copenhagen has to offer – from amazing food experiences to a cooling dip in the harbour. On the day before the race there is a children's event starting and finishing just a few metres from where the CPH Half starts. The children can choose to run one or two kilometres. If you’re looking for a fast, beautiful and unique half marathon which also offers something for the entire family this major half marathon in the Danish capital is one for the books. ■ copenhagenhalfmarathon.dk Distance Running | 2018 Edition 3

Looking ahead | 22 September 2018 International Vladivostok Marathon, Russia Run with fascinating views of the city where East and West meet

Pictures: Anton Balashov

Vladivostok lies in the Far East of Russia: a seaport on the edge of the earth. You can feel the harmonious mix of the East and West here. Set beside the Sea of Japan, its hills are blown by winds from four sides. Dozens of pristine islands lie offshore scattered in the warm, wild sea. The cuisine is tremendous with an abundance of seafood. The natural and architectural surroundings are beautiful, especially at the time of the race. It is a mellow season with an average air temperature of 16°C, moderate humidity and sunny, breezy days. Vladivostok – a two-hour flight from Tokyo, Seoul and Beijing – stepped on to the running map only two years ago but has already made a good impression. Last year the number of participants reached 2000 so it is not yet a large event by the standards of world marathons. Even so, people come from far and wide to take part with runners from 89 cities of 18 countries. Cities in the region lie far apart and a marathon in the Far East of Russia is considered as something exotic – but available. The Marathon course is not easy, with many gradients, but it is interesting. Runners face hills and wind but are surrounded by the beauty of the locality. It is not for nothing that the race slogan is “A reason to be proud of yourself”. Whether you achieve success in the 5km, the 21.1km or in the legendary 42.195km it will be awesome. There is also a 1km race for children.

Bridges of Vladivostok Participants run on the island, woods on one side and the sea on the other, with the two main bridges of the city spanning across. These are the “Russian” and “Golden” bridges from which you get fascinating views of the city, the sea and hills – and the seagulls which, according to a city legend, sing to runners in a familiar language. The final kilometres are on the main city streets and the finish is in the central square. There are many interesting sights that are scattered along the route but in addition entertainment platforms are set up for runners and spectators with the central square offering a food court zone, massage tents, theme-based kiosks, games and music. The day after the marathon is Vladivostok’s ‘Tiger Day’ which features a colourful procession around the city finishing with a concert and salute. To register visit www.russiarunning.com and pay the registration fee. The backpack, t-shirt and start number with MyLaps timing chip are included in the price. Everyone gets a designer medal on the finish line and each participant in the marathon is insured for 100,000 rubles. Police and medical staff are assisted in keeping the race safe by bicycle patrols throughout the length of the course. Toilets and refreshment points offering water, isotonic drinks, bananas, dried fruit and chocolate are available every 5km. Every runner receives a finish line photo of themselves.

Vladivostok is a free port with ‘relaxed’ visa requirements. Nationals of some countries* can apply for an electronic visa on the website https://evisa.kdmid.ru/en-US/Home/Index It is valid up to 30 days from the moment of registration for a period of 8 days and is issued free of charge. An invitation, hotel reservations and other documents are not required. The visa takes 4 days to be issued. [* Brunei, India, People's Republic of China, DPRK, Mexico, Singapore, Japan, Algeria, Bahrain, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, Morocco, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Turkey]. ■ www.vladivostokmarathon.ru

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Looking ahead | 30 September 2018 ING Route du Vin Half Marathon, Luxembourg

Picturesque panorama

‘Pearl of the Moselle’ offers all-round riverside experience The Duchy of Luxembourg’s oldest race is run along the Moselle River. The out-andback course, starting and finishing in Remich, is flat and offers optimum conditions to run a fast time. The 57th edition will host over 1500 runners and bring together some of the top 100 runners in the world as well as those who take part just for fun. Remich is one of the most important tourist centres near the German-Luxembourg border. It was known as ‘Remacum’ in ancient times and was conquered and destroyed several times. A fortress was constructed of which the remnants are still visible.

Tourist cruisers ply on the Moselle River and bikes are available for rent. There are biking and running trails along the river and through the surrounding forests. Nearby are a children’s playground, a large mini-golf course and a heated swimming pool of Olympic proportions. The renowned thermal baths in Mondorf-lesBains are within 20km of Remich.

of Luxembourg’s wine culture. There are many and varied wineries, one underground, in the neighbouring villages which offer tastings of the country’s internationally recognised wines. Organisers also offer two races for children over 700m and 1500m. ■ www.ingrouteduvin.lu

Remich offers a perfect starting point for trips throughout the region but itself lies at the heart Photo: Fern Morbach/Ville de Remich

The town is located within a picturesque panorama of vineyards and green spaces. A 3km-long promenade, bordered with birch and cherry trees, runs along the Moselle. There is a wide variety of activities for all ages, including river cruises and wine tastings. Remich has charming old alleyways and historically important remains to explore. The St Nicolas Gate was built in honour of the patron saint of fishermen which were previously so important to the town. St Cunibert Street is home to this religious man’s birthplace who was Archbishop of Cologne in the seventh century. The pedestrianised centre is dotted with small squares and fountains. The tower of the parish church offers a panoramic view of the village as well as the Park Brill.

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Looking ahead | 30 September 2018 Chisinau International Marathon, Moldova

Small country, big welcome

Choice of several distances in Moldovan city The Republic of Moldova is a small country in south-eastern Europe, with lots of traditions and interesting customs. It is home to the biggest collection of European wines and the biggest complex of wine galleries, a unique atmosphere and fabulous natural landscapes. People from Moldova are very generous and hospitable. The first edition of the Chisinau International Marathon in 2015, promoted by the ‘Sporter’ organisation, attracted 10000 participants and the second, held on 17 April 2016, pulled in more than 15000 runners from over 50 countries. Runners had several distances to choose from: 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km or 3km – all being run on the main streets of the capital. More than 17000 people from 75 countries participated in the third edition of the event on 1 October 2017. Amateur and elite runners took part in the races which omitted the 3km but included a 5km and a 1.5km fun run. Race records in the Marathon stand at 2:26:36 to Vitaly Gorbushko and 2:48:35 to Olesya Smovzhenko. The Chisinau International Marathon 2018 will include Marathon, half marathon, 10.5km and 5km races and a 1.5km fun run. Race entries vary from 10 euros to 24 euros depending on the distance and how early registration is made. The fun run is free and open to all. The Chisinau International Marathon has been a member of AIMS since 2016 and complies with international measurement requirements and all other standards. ■ www.marathon.md

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Looking ahead | 7 October 2018 Okanagan Marathon, Canada

A family fitness and lifestyle weekend

Quintessential fall atmosphere The beautiful Okanagan Valley lies in south-central British Columbia. With its low hills and oblong lakes it is a popular destination for runners. During Canadian Thanksgiving weekend the Okanagan Marathon welcomes thousands of participants to Kelowna’s premier running event – recognised as Western Canada’s flattest and fastest course.

The Marathon starts and finishes at City Park on Okanagan Lake which features a long sandy beach. From the Park runners pass through sections of downtown before heading into established neighbourhoods. The course then loops back towards the waterfront pathway, finishing at the beachfront public park.

Also known as a family fitness and lifestyle weekend, the Okanagan Marathon attracts many seasonal and recreational runners and boasts five races from the ABC Kids Fun 1km run to the Marathon. Racers can also take part in three other events including a 5km, 10km and Half Marathon. Everyone will enjoy scenic views along Lake Okanagan on a fast course certified as a Boston Marathon qualifying race. Every year families delight in the picturesque landscape and festive atmosphere as their children take part in supervised movement activities on the grassy greens of City Park. Face painted youngsters enjoy jumping jacks, the long jump, a shuttle run, and hurdles, followed by a 1km run, where enthusiastic parents often join in. One of the highlights is watching the smiling faces of children completing their first race wearing a race t-shirt and receiving an official course medal, the same size and weight as the other participants receive. Kelowna receives over 2000 hours of sunshine annually which makes the event one for the fall calendar. The Okanagan has received worldwide attention for its award-winning wineries and the organisers set up an area on site for local wine tastings. Many racers extend their stays to enjoy wine tasting tours at the 200-plus wineries dotted along the valley. The Running Room Friendship Run on Saturday provides access to running tips and insights from Running Room founder John Stanton. Participants can overcome any pre-race nerves and enjoy the camaraderie among old and new friends. Participants arriving outside the Sports Expo on race day can’t miss the wooden crates of apples, freshly picked and provided by Okanagan Valley farms. With the sweet aroma of apples in the air it provides the quintessential, classic Canadian fall atmosphere. ■ www.okanaganmarathon.ca

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Looking ahead | 4 November 2018 JTBC Seoul Marathon, Korea

The JTBC Seoul Marathon has produced many promising stars, remarkable records, and touching stories over the last 20 years. It is the only marathon event that offers a full course division for wheelchair racers. It is more than just a marathon. Alongside the competition it creates a friendly and festive atmosphere, making this race one for everyone. Thanks to the flat course and Seoulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful fall scenery it has become one of the most popular races in Korea. The race started off as the JoongAng Seoul Half Marathon in 1999. It brought hopes and challenges to the citizens of Korea in the midst of the economic crisis. The race was created to commemorate the spirit of 1988 Seoul Olympics. The course was used for the national championships in 2001 and featured a full marathon course the following year. Since then it has grown to become one of the largest international marathons in Asia. A 10km event was added in 2016 to open the event up to runners of all levels and has steadily increased the size of its field every year since then. After 20 years of success, JoongAng Seoul Marathon is turning itself into something more than a marathon. JTBC, one of the most popular television channels in Korea, is rebranding the race and giving it new colour. By putting JTBC's innovative identity front and centre it will become a festival for every runner. Tracing a loop across Seoul, JTBC Seoul Marathon is a good way to see the city. The flat course is designed to showcase the beauty of

New colour for Seoul More than a marathon: tracing a loop across the city Seoul and takes in the south-east part of the city before looping back to finish in the Jamsil Olympic Stadium, a shrine of Korean sport. Along the way runners can enjoy the stunning fall scenery. Runners come to break records: winning times are regularly under 2:09 and once under 2:06. Early November brings the best weather for long distance running with the average temperature around 5Â°C. Over 15,000 participants from all around the world run the JTBC Seoul Marathon every year but since this race will be newly boosted by JTBC many more are expected this year, beginners as well as elites. The full-length course division allows both elite runners and wheelchair racers the best possible competitive conditions. Everyone can challenge themselves to their utmost and create their own unforgettable memories. The 10km event is mainly a fun run and offers the opportunity to experience the marathon without being an elite athlete. Early November is the best time to visit Seoul as you get to see the maple leaves in peak colour. â&#x2013; marathon.joins.com

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Looking ahead | 18 November 2018 Radisson Blu Larnaka International Marathon, Cyprus

In the last days of summer Green running – and pink flamingos – await visitors

Last year the city of Larnaka put on its first 1st Radisson Blu Larnaka International Marathon and it was a great one. Almost 5000 runners of all ages, from experienced runners to complete beginners, were given an experience to remember: running along the coastline, passing imposing monuments on the way and finishing under the palm trees.

With all this support the organisers could provide everything that runners have grown to appreciate over the years for a very low entry fee. It includes a running shirt, a goodie bag filled with isotonic drinks and power bars and on free post-race massage.

The City and its residents embraced the Marathon because they saw the benefits it brought to their city and the minimal disturbance to their lives. Race day was a real celebration for everyone as over 15,000 people cheered on the runners taking part.

It was the first ‘green’ Marathon in Cyprus. The Municipality provided special bins for recycling and helped clear up everything just a few hours after the event. The Commissioner for the Environment of Cyprus gave her blessing and Green Dot Cyprus, the top environmental organisation in Cyprus, helped ensure the Marathon was as environmentally friendly as possible.

Come and be part of one of the most important sporting events in the Eastern Mediterranean. Come and experience intense moments of emotion, action and of course relaxation. There is no better way to do that than take part in the second edition of the 1st Radisson Blu Larnaka International Marathon. ■ www.larnakamarathon.com

The race route is almost flat for the entire 42.2km. It runs next to the sea and takes you past salt lakes with flamingos enjoying their last days of summer before moving on to Africa; past the famous Hala Sultan Tekke, one of the most important mosques of Islam; and the final turn is right next to Larnaka’s medieval castle. After the first edition the race became an AIMS member. The experienced organising team behind it also puts on the iconic Athens Classic Marathon, the Nafplio Marathon, the Crete Marathon and many more. The first race was sponsored by the island’s biggest companies, helped by the Municipality of Larnaka and supported by the Republic of Cyprus Government as it tries to widen the touristic attractions of the island to more than the magnificent beaches and the sunny blue skies. Pictures: George Spyros

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The summit season

EXECUTIVES President: Jonathan Wyatt (NZL) Secretary: Tomo Šarf (SLO) Treasurer: Nancy Hobbs (USA) Council Members: Giorgio Bianchi (ITA) Wolfgang Munzel (GER) Andrzrej Puchacz (POL) Sarah Powell (GBR)

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17th European MR Championships Skopje, MKD

18th WMRA/WMA World Masters Mountain Running Championships

8 July

15th NACAC MR Championships

Železniki, Slovenia NH, USA WMA Vice-President Brian Keaveny (CAN) said: “Coming to the masters’ mountain running championships is the highlight of my year. I like the raw ability of the athletes.". Representatives of the local organising committee for the 2019 event to be held in Gagliano del Capo, Italy, on 27–29 September were also present.

After several days of rain storms a picture-perfect day awaited the nearly 400 competitors. Even with clouds threatening at the summit of Ratitovec (1678m), which served as the finish line, the rains never came. There were two challenging courses: a long route of 10.8km (with 1184m of ascent) for men up to 54 and a shorter route of 7.2km (with 869m of ascent) for men aged 55–79, and women aged 35–79. The course included a short stretch on road at the start of each race and then a combination of wide forested path, single track trail, rocky steps and a final section through a meadow filled with wildflowers with an amazing view. The fastest time of the day on the long course was posted by 50-year-old Miran Cvet (SLO) with 1:02:22. The fastest short course times were from 36-year-old Mojca Koligar (SLO) with 52:04, and Franco Torresani (ITA) with 47:31. Of the 109 medals awarded Italy netted 33 (19 individual and 14 in team competition. Germany took 15 (nine individual and six team). Host nation Slovenia came away with 11 (four individual and seven team). Of the 25 countries represented 15 earned at least one medal.

■ The 2018 Mountain Running World Cup includes some new races and some changes in the regulations. The 5-race circuit starts in mid-July with the famous Grossglocknerberglauf in Austria and finishes in October on Šmarna gora in Slovenia. Besides the well-known race in Bergen, new additions will be the Piz3Vertikal in Malono (ITA) and the famous Sirre-Zinal (FRA).

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12 August Sierre-Zinal Zinal, SUI

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34th World MR Championships Canillo, AND

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Hochfeln-Berglauf Bergen, GER

6 October 39th Smarna Gora Int. Race Ljubljana, SLO

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IAU News

Results 12 May 2018

EXECUTIVES

2018 IAU World Trail Championships

Vice-President: Nadeem Khan (CAN) General Secretary: Hilary Walker (GBR)

Castellón, Spain

Director of Organisations: Liesbeth Jansen (NED)

Ragna Debats and Luis Alberto Hernando were unbeatable over the challenging 85km course. Organised by the Penyagolosa Trails HG and the Spanish Federation the championships were a great success and attracted many very high calibre athletes. 104 women and 159 men finished, representing 23 and 34 national teams respectively.

Treasurer, Director of Finance and Marketing: Robert Boyce (AUS) Director of Competition and Statistics: Francisco Sanchez-Rico (ESP) Director for label races and Calendar: Jan Vandendriessche (BEL) Area Representatives: Europe: Walter Hill (GBR) Americas: Lin Gentling (USA)

WOMEN: 1 2 3 4 5

Ragna DEBATS Laia CANES Claire MOUGEL Gemma ARENAS Maite MAYORA

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9:55:00 10:11:11 10:15:23 10:25:58 10:28:20

Africa: Solomon Ogba (NGR) Asia & Oceania: Gillsoo Park (KOR) Honorary Life President: Malcolm Campbell (GBR)

Picture: David Gil

Honorary Life Vice-President: Harry Arndt (GER)

TEAMS: 1. Spain; 2. France; 3 United States; 4. Great Britain; 5. Sweden

Honorary Life Members: Soto Rojas (ESP); Souhei Kobayashi (JPN); Pierre Weiss (FRA)

MEN: 1 2 3 4 5

Luis Alberto HERNANDO ESP Cristofer CLEMENTE ESP Thomas EVANS GBR Jonathan ALBON GBR Ludovic POMMERAET FRA

8:38:35 8:46:19 8:49:35 8:53:41 8:58:12

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22nd IAU 24 Hours European Championships Timisoara, Romania The race venue was the “Ion Creanga” Children’s Park in the heart of Timisoara, the 2021 European City of Culture. Patrycja Bereznowska Picture: Aneta Mikulska

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Florin Florea, the President of the Romanian Athletics Federation, and Diana Amza, the President of the Local Organizing Committee, hosted the event.

Individual champion Patrycja Bereznowska led her teammates Malgorzata Pazda-Porzoska and Monika Biegasiewicz to victory in the team event.

The race attracted one of the deepest-ever fields for an IAU European Championships. Current European Champion Dan Lawson (GBR) was defending his title in the men’s race and women’s race favourite was the World Champion Patrycja Bereznowska (POL).

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183 athletes representing 30 countries participated with Polish runners gradually asserting their dominance as the race progressed.

1 Andrzej RADZIKOWSKI POL 265.41km 2 Stephane RUEL FRA 263.54km 3 Aleksandr SOROKIN LTU 260.99km TEAMS: 1. France, 754.62km; 2. Great Britain, 735.15km; 3. Germany, 725.96km

WOMEN: 1 Patrycja BEREZNOWSKA POL 243.35km 2 Stine REX DEN 241.92km 3 M. PAZDA-POZORSKA POL 2240.69km TEAMS: 1. Poland, 720.45km; 2. Germany, 656.24km; 3. Great Britain, 645.06km

2019 World Championships The 2019 IAU 24 hours World Championships will take place on 11–12 May 2019 in Irdning, Austria. IAU delegates will visit this year’s race which will be run on the course being prepared for next year’s World Championships. There will likely be an open race held in conjunction with the championships.

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July 2018

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Econet Victoria Falls Marathon ZIM M 81 Gatorade Panama Int’l Half Marathon 78

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Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon SUI M,H,U

Correcaminos Marathon & Half Marathon CRC M,H 70

Marathon 15 Mauritius MRI M,H,R

21–29Swissalpine Irontrail SUI U Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Coast Marathon 19 7AUSSunshine M,H,R Marathon 25 Helsinki FIN M,R Ruta de las Iglesias 25 La ECU R Marathon 25 Stavanger NOR M,H,R Asunción Marathon 26 Int’l PAR M,H,R Marathon 26 Hokkaido JPN M Runners – Lima Half 26 Peru Marathon predicted date

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Ring Ultra Trail 100 22 Golden RUS U,R 80 Nights Marathon 22 White RUS M 80 Australian Outback Marathon 28 AUS M 69 Media Maratón Int’l de Bogotá 29 COL H 70 Sao Paulo City Marathon 29 BRA M 69 Westlink M7 Blacktown Running 29 Festival

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70 70 78

26 RSA M,H,R 80 Maratón de la Ciudad de México 26 Telcel Mandela Day Marathon

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PNB MetLife Satara Hill Half Marathon 74

Vaal River City Marathon RSA M,H,R

80 69

IND M,H,R,U

7–9 Tallinna Maraton, Half & 10k EST M,H,R

Int’l Marathon 12 Danang VIE M,H,R 81 Kuching Marathon 12 MAS M,H,R 75 Maldives Road Race 17 Dhiraagu MDV R 75 Paavo Nurmi Marathon 18 FIN M 70 Islandsbanki Reykjavik 18 Marathon 74

Marathon Festival 19 Barossa AUS M,H,R 69 Servus Edmonton Marathon 19 CAN M 69 Marathon 19 Longford IRL M 74 Meia Maratona Internacional do 19 Rio 2018 Rio Half Marathon 69

6–8 World Congress of AIMS, Tallinn EST

McDonald’s Townsville Running Festival AUS M,H,R 69

BRA H

7–9 Ladakh Marathon & Ultra 69

Media Maraton “La Sele”

ISL M,H

POL H

BLR H,R

SPB Half Marathon. The Northern Capital

CRC H,R

Pila Int’l Half Marathon

6–9 Minsk Half Marathon

The Khmer Empire Marathon

RUS H,R

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Brisbane Marathon Festival AUS M,H,R

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Medio Maratón Atlas de Guadalajara

IND H,R

Siberian Int’l Marathon RUS M,H,R

Petra Desert Marathon

MEX H

tbc 42nd National MILO Marathon PHI M,H,R

September 2018 JOR M,H

8 8 9 9

Jungfrau-Marathon SUI M Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Tamarindo Beach Marathon CRC M,H,R

22 GRE R Vladivostok 22 International Marathon See race preview on page 23 RUS M,H,R

GBR M

9 Volksbank-Münster-Marathon GER M 70 Danske Bank Vilnius Marathon 9 LTU M,H 75 36th PKO Wroclaw Maraton 9 POL M 78 Oslo Marathon 15 BMW NOR M,H,R 78 Stockholm Half Marathon 15 SWE H 19 Astana Marathon 16 KAZ M,R 75 Berlin-Marathon 16 BMW GER M 70

6–7 Bournemouth Marathon Festival

6 7 7 7

Tartu City Marathon

7 7 7

Gatorade Caracas Rock 10K

tbc Beijing Marathon CHN M,H

tbc 10K San José – Costa Rica CRC R

UKR M

33rd SPAR Budapest Marathon Festival HUN M 16 81

VEN R

Cardiff Half Marathon 74

GBR H

Bank of America Chicago Marathon 81

22nd RheinEnergieMarathon Cologne 70

GER M,H

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LSR Colombo Marathon

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Portland Marathon

7 7 7 7

Silesia Marathon

SRI M

Guayaquil Marathon ECU M predicted date

Incheon Songdo Int’l Marathon KOR M,H,R 75 Košice Peace Marathon 22

SVK M

Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 81

UKR M,H,R

20km & 10km Int’l de Marrakech MAR R 78 Okanagan Marathon See race preview on page 29 CAN M Event cancelled USA M,H

81 78

POL M,H,R

Telesia Half Marathon 74

ITA H

Trento Half Marathon 24

ITA H

GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon 69

CAN M

13–14Marathon Eindhoven 78

NED M

Int’l Thessaloniki Night Half Marathon 74

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Medio Maratón Int’l TlajomulcoCajititlán MEX H 78

PZU Warsaw Marathon 30 40th POL M,R

Bila Tserkva Marathon

GRE H,R

30 HeidelbergCement TbilisiHalfMarathon 30

3 Country Sparkasse Marathon AUT M,H 69

Amman Int’l Marathon 12 Samsung JOR M,H,R 24

30 See race preview on page 25 GEO H,R

EST M,H,R

USA M

ING Route du Vin Half Marathon LUX H

GBR M,H,R

Federal Life Insurance 30 IDBI Mumbai Half Marathon IND H,R

Moscow Marathon 23 Absolute RUS M,R 80 Half Marathon & 10K 23 Scottish GBR H,R 74 Wall Marathon 23 Ston CRO M,R 70 Maratonina Città di Udine 23 ITA H 75 21st Int’l WACHAUmarathon 23 AUT M 69 Legends Marathon 24 RSA U,H 80 Losinjski Half Marathon 29 CRO H 70 H.C. Andersen Marathon 30 DEN M 18 Chisinau Int’l Marathon 30 See race preview on page 27 MDA M,H,R

33rd Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon HUN H

23 ARG M 69 Cape Town Marathon 23 Sanlam RSA M 78 Dam tot Damloop 23 NED R 14 Maratón León 23 MEX M,H,R 78 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & 23 Festival of Running

Maybank Bali Marathon INA M,H,R

Mykonos Run

Buenos Aires Int’l Marathon

Run

1 2

Sydney Running 16 Blackmores Festival (incl. Sydney Marathon)

31–2 Knarvikmila – The Great Fjord NOR H

See race preview on page 17 BIH H

AUS M

de las Flores Medellín 16 Maratón COL M,H,R 70 Half Marathon Sport Zone 16 Porto POR H 78 Sarajevo Sberbank Half 16 Marathon

78 75

October 2018

Half Marathon 16 Copenhagen See race preview on page 21

Key M Marathon H Half Marathon R Road Race U Ultradistance

AIMS Events are highlighted in red IMPORTANT: At the time of publication, the above dates were believed correct, however, runners should conﬁrm directly with race organisers prior to booking arrangements.

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Calendar Continued from page 39

Chartered Nairobi 28 Standard Marathon KEN M,H predicted date

Bank Bucharest 14 Raiffeisen Marathon ROU M,H

Oevert Marathon 14 Linker BEL H,R Lisbon Marathon | Half 14 EDP Marathon of Portugal POR M,H

26 69

Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival AUS M 69

14 GER M,H,R 28 Sad Marathon 14 Novi SRB M 80 Zaﬁro Palma Marathon 14 ESP M,H,R 80 19th PKO Poznań Marathon 14 POL M 28 Quebec City Marathon 14 SSQ CAN M 69 Zagreb Marathon & Half 14 CRO M,H 70 TCS Amsterdam Marathon 21 NED M 30 Properties Bengaluru 21 Shriram Marathon Generali Munich Marathon

IND M,H,R

¼ de Maraton Ciudad de Bucaramanga – FCV COL R

21 IND H Int’l de Juarez 21 Maraton MEX M,H Rottnest Running 21 Goodlife Festival

Airtel Delhi Half Marathon

AUS M,H,R

28 78

FRA H

Marathon and Half 21 Yerevan Marathon ARM M,H,R

CHN H

tbc UWI-SPEC Half Marathon

7–9 Cave Shepherd & Co Run

44 70

3 4 4 4

3-Sjøersløpet 36

NOR H

Bangsaen42 Marathon 36

THA M

Hangzhou Marathon 69

CHN M

SPORTWAY Lake Maggiore Marathon

4 4

TCS New York City Marathon

4 4

Porto Marathon EDP

38 81

USA M

French Riviera Marathon NiceCannes FRA M 70

25 CUR M,H,R 70 Firenze Marathon 25 ITA M 45 Fuji Marathon 25 Mount JPN M 75 Osaka Marathon 25 JPN M 75 Panama Int’l Marathon 25 PAN M 78 Bridge Int’l Marathon 25 Penang MAS M,H,R 48 Maratón Donostia San 25 Sebastián

JTBC Seoul Marathon See race preview on page 31 KOR M

4 ITA M Marathon 9 Volcano CHI M,H Best Marathon Runner 9 AIMS (BMR) Awards Gala Marathon Symposium 10 AIMS Athens, Greece Course not measurable to AIMS standards

9 IND M,H,R 74 Zurich Maratón Málaga 9 ESP M 80 Maratón Powerade Monterrey 9 MEX M 78 Nara Marathon 9 JPN M 75 Saitama Int’l Marathon 9 JPN M 75 Taipei Marathon 9 TPE M,H,R 70 Zengwen Reservoir Marathon 9 TPE M,H,R 70 Antarctic Ice Marathon & 100k 13 ATA M,U 69 Bangsaen21 Half Marathon 16 THA H,R 60 Tata Steel Kolkata 25k 16 IND R 74 PisaMarathon 16 ITA M,H 58 The St. Croix Int’l Marathon 16 ISV M 81 SOPAL SFAX Marathon Int’l 16 Olive Trees

Course not measurable to AIMS standards

tbc Marathon de Côte d’Ivoire

tbc Semi Marathon Int’l de

CIV M

El Corte Inglés São Silvestre de Lisboa POR R 78

Hong Kong Half30 Mizuno Marathon Championships

74 70

HKG H

31 Internacional de São 31 Corrida Silvestre – São Silvestre Int’l

São Silvestre de Luanda 10km ANG R predicted date 69

Road Race 69

BRA R

Laayoune MAR H

TUN M,H

Full Desert Marathon 30 Eilat ISR M,H,R

Goa River Marathon

UNICEF Charity Run Half Marathon & 10km HKG H,R

Marathon

Vigot La Rochelle Int’l 25 Serge Marathon

8–9 Standard Chartered Singapore

52+53

ESP M

FRA M,H

POR M

Bengaluru Midnight Marathon IND M,H,R 74

SIN M,H,R

KLM Curaçao Marathon

November 2018

BAR M,H,R

24 MYA M,H,R 78 Great Hakka Marathon 24 CHN M,H,R 69 Medio Maraton Turistico Riviera 24 Nayarit MEX H,R

JOR H,R

Barbados Marathon Weekend

Bagan Temple Marathon

26 IRQ M,H,R 74 Circle Marathon 27 Polar GRN M,H 74 5 Maratón Aguascalientes 28 MEX M,H,R 10–11Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas 75 Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Auckland Marathon USA M,H 81 28 ASB NZL M,H,R 78 Athens Marathon The Authentic 11 GRE M Airport Marathon & 74 28 Brussels Half Marathon BLOM BANK Beirut Marathon BEL M,H 69 11 LIB M,H 75 Chuncheon Int’l 28 Chosunilbo Monterey Bay Half Marathon Marathon 11 USA H 81 KOR M 75 Brasilia City Half Marathon SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon 11 BRA H 28 IRL M 69 74 Maraton Guadalajara Mainova Frankfurt Marathon 11 MEX M 28 GER M 78 32 Vodafone İstanbul Marathon Jakarta Marathon 11 TUR M 28 INA M,H,R 42 74 Ravenna Marathon – City of Art Kanazawa Marathon 11 ITA M,H 28 JPN M 75 74 Lausanne Marathon Maratón Monumental Primer 28 SUI M 11 Santiago de America 80 DOM M,H,R 70 Ljubljana Marathon 28 Volkswagen SLO M 80 100km 16 Pharaonic EGY U 70 Medio Maratón de la Mujer 28 EDP de Madrid Gulf Bank 642 Marathon 17 KUW M,H,R ESP H 34 36 Marine Corps Marathon BDMS Bangkok Marathon 28 USA M 18 THA M,H,R 81 80 Erbil Marathon

Ayla Red Sea Half Marathon

Course not measurable to AIMS standards

TRI H

Course not measurable to AIMS standards

tbc Torino Half Marathon ITA H

MLT M

tbc First Postal Marathon MKD M,H,R

Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP Marathon ESP M 56+57

Marathon

Casablanca MAR M,H,R

23–25 Malta Int’l Challenge

tbc Grand Marathon Int’l de

Maratona di Torino

Ilbo Gyeongju Int’l 21 Dong-A Marathon KOR M

Half Marathon

Toronto Waterfront 21 Scotiabank Marathon & Half Marathon & 5k CAN M,H,R

28 MNE M 30 SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne 28 SUI M 30 Toyama Marathon 28 JPN M,R See race preview on page 33 75 CYP M,H,R Medio Maratón Valencia 28 Trinidad Alfonso EDP Marathon & Half 18 Marabana CUB M,H ESP H 80 Marathon 18 Philadelphia 28 Venicemarathon USA M ITA M 75 Marathon 18 Verona 28 Xiqiao Mountain International ITA M Podgorica Marathon

ITA M,H,R

St Denis Half Marathon – La Voie Royale

Marathon 18 Borobudur INA M,H,R Ethiopian Run 10km 18 Great ETH R Marathon 18 Kobe JPN M Blu Larnaka Int’l 18 Radisson Marathon

tbc Milo Marathon Finals Race

PHI M,H,R

tbc 21km Nuevo Leon MEX H

January 2019

1 4

tbc Shanghai Int’l Marathon CHN M

December 2018

2 2

Angkor Wat Int’l Half Marathon CAM H,R 54 Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon CAY M predicted date

Neujahrsmarathon Zürich 80

SUI M,H,R

Sea of Galilee Tiberias Marathon 74

ISR M

6 IND M,H Ice Half Marathon 7 Siberian RUS H Marathon 11 Egyptian EGY M,H

MG Vadodara Int’l Marathon

Course not measurable to AIMS standards

2 2

Discoveries Half Marathon POR H

JPN M

2 2

Gran Maraton Paciﬁco

Macao Galaxy Entertainment Int’l Marathon

MEX M

75 75

OMA M,H,R

Aramco Houston Half Marathon 81

USA M,H

Bahamas, Half & 20 Marathon Relay 60

BAH M,H

China Coast Marathon 20 Gammon & Half HKG M,H planned date

San José Costa Rica Half & Marathon CRC M,H

19–20Chevron Houston Marathon and

Reggae Marathon, Half & 10K JAM M,H,R

18–19 Al Mouj Muscat Marathon

Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City Int’l Marathon VIE M,H,R 81

MAC M,H

2 2

Fukuoka Int’l Open Marathon Championship

20 MEX M

Maratón Int’l de Culiacán 75

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tbc Seoul Marathon

Eco-Friendly 24 Seychelles Marathon 80

SEY M

Marathon 20 Funchal POR M,H 67 Half Marathon 24 Split CRO H 70 Oceanfront Marathon & 20 Maui Half IDBI Federal Life Insurance New 24 Delhi Marathon USA M,H 62 IND M,H 74 Tata Mumbai Marathon 20 IND M 74 Sahara Marathon 27 ALG M 69 de Sao Sebastiao 20 Corrida BRA R 69 tbc Gyeonggi Int’l Half Marathon KOR H 75 Marathon 21 Chombeung THA M,H,R 80 tbc Kagawa Marugame Int’l Half Marathon Gran Canaria 27 Cajasiete JPN H 75 Marathon

tbc Standard Chartered Stanley

Marathon

Kaen Int’l Marathon 27 Khon THA M & Semi Int’l de 27 Marathon Marrakech MAR M,H

Women’s Marathon 27 Osaka JPN M

tbc Kaohsiung Int’l Marathon

TPE M

tbc Ohme-Hochi 30km Road Race &

10km 75

JPN R

Marathon

tbc World’s Best 10k Race

PUR R

tbc Standard Chartered Hong Kong

Marathon HKG M

tbc Kinmen Marathon TPE M,H,R

March 2019

tbc Merida Marathon MEX M,H,R

tbc Mitja Marato Int’l Vila de Santa

Pola ESP H

tbc Taipei Standard Chartered

Charity Marathon TPE M,H,R

tbc World Marathon Challenge IRL M,H

tbc Xiamen Marathon CHN M

Runatolia Marathon (Half + 10km) TUR M,H,R

3 3 3 9 9

Nafplio Marathon 74

GRE M,H

Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon JPN M predicted date 75 AU Bank Jaipur Marathon 74

IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Marathon IND M,H,R

Saipan Marathon MNP M,H,R

Rock ’n’ Roll DC Marathon & Half Marathon 81

10 ESP M 80 Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon 10 JPN M 75 Women’s Marathon 10 Nagoya JPN M 75 Sihanoukville Int’l Half 10 Marathon

CAM H,R

Al Khaimah Half Marathon Marathon, Half & 10k 8 Ras 15 Jerusalem UAE H 81 ISR M,H,R 71 27km for Freedom Logicom Cyprus Marathon 9 RSA R 17 CYP M,H,R 80 70 eDreams Mitja Marató de Athens Half Marathon 10 Barcelona 17 GRE H,R 74 ESP H 80 Antarctica Marathon & Half 17 Half Marathon ATA M,H 69 10 Hawassa ETH H,R 70 EDP Lisbon Half Marathon 17 POR H Giulietta & Romeo Half 78 17 Gensan Marathon New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi ITA H 74 17 Marathon TPE M,R 70 Guadalajara Electrolit 17 21k MEX H 78 OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO 24 CYP M,H,R 70 Marathon 17 Kitakyushu JPN M 75 Novi Sad Half Marathon 24 SRB H 80 Ryoma Marathon 17 Kochi JPN M 75 Incheon Int’l Half Marathon 31 KOR H 75 Marathon 17 Kyoto JPN M 75 14th PZU Warsaw Half Marathon 31 POL H 78 Maratón de Sevilla 17 Zurich ESP M 68 15a Treviso Marathon 31 ITA M 75 di San Valentino 17 Maratona ITA M,H 75 tbc Abu Dhabi “Yes I Can” 10km Aviv Samsung Marathon Int’l 22 Tel UAE R 81 ISR M,H,R 74 tbc Medio Maraton de la Mujer The Carthage Race Int’l 24 Marathon Cancun predicted date

Course not measurable to AIMS standards

predicted date

TUN M,H,R

24 RSA M,H,R City Half Marathon 24 Napoli ITA H

April 2019

7 7 7

MEX H,R

POL H

tbc Maratón Int’l Lala

MEX M

SVK M,H,R

UNIQA Asigurari Bucharest 10K ROU R 80 34th Telekom Vivicittá Spring Half Marathon 16

7 7 7

Dogi’s Half Marathon 74

ITA H

HAJ Hannover Marathon GER M,H,R

72+73

Mangyongdae Prize Int’l Marathon

7 7 7

Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik Half Marathon)

ITA M

7 7 7

AUT M,H,R

tbc Maratón “Las Batallas de

Celaya”

tbc LG Dead Sea Ultra Marathon tbc Dushanbe International Half

Marathon tbc Gunsan Saemangeum Int’l

Marathon, 10km & 5km tbc Nova Poshta Kyiv Half Marathon

UKR H,R

tbc DOZ Marathon Łódź

POL M,R

tbc Maratón Internacional de

Mendoza 69

ARG M,H,R

tbc Maratón de Montevideo

URU M,H

tbc North Pole Marathon

tbc 12th PKO Poznań Half Marathon

NPO M Course not measurable to AIMS standards

78 78

POL H

tbc Rio City Half Marathon tbc São Paulo Int’l Half Marathon

Corpore

80 78

BRA H

tbc ORLEN Warsaw Marathon

POL M,R

15 USA M 81 The Great Batumi Night Race 20 GEO H 70 Old Mutual Two Oceans 20 Marathon

BRA H

B.A.A. Boston Marathon

MAR M,H,R

KOR M,R

Wine Half Marathon 14 Pardubice CZE H 70 Schneider Electric Marathon de 14 Paris

Vert D’Agadir 21 Marathon See race feature on page 11

TJK H

Rhodes Marathon

FRA M

JOR U,H,R

Marathon 14 Enschede NED M 78 Airlines Guam Marathon 14 United GUM M,H,R 66 AUDIREVI Lake Maggiore Half 14 Marathon & 10K

CAN R

KOR M

Marathon Alexander the 14 Int’l Great

14 GRE M,R Vancouver Sun Run 14 The Presented by Ford

POL M

presented by TCS

See race feature on page 7 ITA H,R

tbc PZU Cracovia Marathon tbc Daegu Int’l Marathon

13–14Australian Running Festival

GRE M,R

MEX M,H,R

tbc Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon

NN Marathon Rotterdam

AUS M,H,R,U

VEN M

ROU M,H,R

EA7 Emporio Armani Milano Marathon

NED M

SRB M

tbc CAF Caracas Maratón

Movistar Medio Maratón de Madrid

ITA M

tbc 32nd Belgrade Marathon

Vodafone İstanbul Half Marathon

74 75

KAZ M,H,R

Generali Berlin Half Marathon GER H 70

ESP H

tbc Almaty Marathon

Vienna City Marathon

TUR H

Maratona de São Paulo - São Paulo Int’l Marathon BRA M,R

ESP M,H

Marathon 28 Padova ITA M

Santiago Marathon CHI M

CRO H,R

Antwerp Marathon 28 AG BEL M 69 Big Sur Int’l Marathon 28 USA M,H 81 Haspa Marathon Hamburg 28 GER M 70 Marathon 28 Borneo MAS M,H,R 75 METRO Marathon Düsseldorf 28 GER M 76+77 Gifu Half Marathon 28 JPN H 75 Marathon 28 Zurich SUI M 80 EDP Rock ’n’ Roll Madrid 28 Maratón & 1/2

Maratona di Roma

RSA U

tbc ONICO Gdynia Half Marathon

Maritzburg City Marathon

ČSOB Bratislava Marathon

HUN H,R

JPN M

CHN M,H,R

Zurich Marató de Barcelona

February 2019

IND M,H,R

tbc Wuxi Marathon

Tokyo Marathon

USA M,H,R

3 3 3

27–28 Du Motion-Runners’ Days

JPN M

PRK M,H,R

Kilimanjaro Marathon TAN M

TPE M,H,R

Marathon 21 Crete GRE M,R 74 Nagano Marathon 21 JPN M 75 Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon 27 NOR M,H,R 78

tbc Tokushima Marathon

tbc KIX Senshu Int’l Marathon JPN M

FLK M

tbc Face Equality Taipei Expressway

Course not measurable to AIMS standards

ESP M,H

KOR M

tbc 2019 Taishin Women Run Taipei

TPE H,R

May 2019

5 5

Wizz Air Skopje Marathon 70

MKD M,H,R

Toronto Marathon 69

CAN M

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Calendar Continued from page 43

5 ITA H Bucharest Half 12 Volkswagen Marathon Trieste Running Festival

Marathon Festival 26 Edinburgh GBR M 74 Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon 26 and Ottawa 10K CAN M,R

12 BOT M,H,R 69 Okpekpe Int’l 10km Road Race 18 NGR R 78 Three Hearts Marathon 18 SLO M,H,R 80 Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon 18 SWE H 80 Great Wall Marathon 18 The CHN M 69 TCS World 10K Bengaluru 19 IND R 74 Telenor Copenhagen Marathon 19 DEN M 79 Salzburg Marathon 19 AUT M,H,R 69 Leiden Marathon 19 NED M,H,R 78 Maratón movistar Lima42k 19 PER M,H,R 78 Riga Marathon 19 Lattelecom LAT M,H 75 Maraton y Medio Maraton 19 Municipalidad de San José Diacore Gaborone Marathon

AUS M,H,R

tbc Moscow Half Marathon

PAR H BIH H

Course not measurable to AIMS standards

predicted date

Austrian Women’s Run 26 ASICS AUT R 69 iWelt Marathon Wuerzburg 26 GER M 74 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon 26 CAN M 69

tbc Paris St Germain en Laye – La

tbc Volkswagen Prague Marathon

tbc Rosa Run Half Marathon 777

BHU M,H Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Marathon 74

78 69 81

tbc Helsinki City Marathon

tbc Kazan Marathon

tbc Kigali International Peace

Marathon RWA M,H

tbc Lisbon Eco Marathon POR M,R Course not measurable to AIMS standards

ARU M,H,R

IRL M

Maratón

AUS M

Marathon & Half 8 Madagascar MAD M,H 75 Phnom Penh Half Marathon 16 CAM H,R 69 Telesia City Trophy Int’l Road 16 Race 10k Course not measurable to AIMS standards

ITA R

Sun Marathon 22 Midnight NOR M,H

LTU M,H,R

69 70 75

CHN M,H,R

ISL H,R

BRA M

tbc JCP Swansea Half Marathon

THA M

tbc Gold Coast Marathon

tbc Rio de Janeiro City Marathon

Helsinki Half Marathon FIN H,R

tbc Carrera del Día Del Padre Medio

tbc Suzuki Midnight Sun Run

Quito Últimas Noticias 15k ECU R predicted date

tbc Lanzhou Int’l Marathon

KLM Aruba Marathon

8–9 Laguna Phuket Marathon

Unicef

RUS M,H,R

RSA U

CRO H

SWE M

tbc Cork City Marathon

1 2 2 8

tbc Harmony Genève Marathon for

FIN M,H,R

MEX H

tbc Citadele Kaunas Marathon

ASICS Stockholm Marathon

tbc Comrades Marathon

June 2019

tbc Erzurum Half Marathon

SUI M,H,R

RSA M,H

tbc Dalian Int’l Marathon

TUR H

tbc 21k Coahuila

tbc Hvar Half Marathon

tbc RAHAL Mémorial Casablanca

CHN M

JPN U predicted date

tbc The Big Five Marathon

MEX H

Marathon CHN M,H,R

Lake Saroma 100km Ultra Marathon

tbc Brasov Int’l Marathon

MAR R

tbc Yellow River Estuary Int’l

tbc PKO Bialystok Halfmarathon

ROU M,H,R

RUS H,R

tbc Thunder Dragon Marathon

tbc Deep RiverRock Belfast City

POL H

CZE M

de Béjaia

GBR M

FRA R

tbc Semi Marathon Int’l de la Ville ALG H

Course

tbc Banja Luka Half Marathon

Chartered KL 30 Standard Marathon MAS M,H,R planned date

ITA H RUS H,R

tbc Moonlight Half Marathon

tbc Int’l Asunción Half Marathon

predicted date

CRC M,H

GBR M,H,R

tbc Adelaide Marathon Festival

ROU H,R

tbc Milton Keynes Marathon & Half

GBR H

tbc BMW Tangamanga Int’l

Marathon MEX M

tbc Tarblazer 21.1 IND H,R

tbc Waterford Viking Marathon IRL M,H,R

tbc PKO Wroclaw Night Half

Marathon 81

POL H

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Sponsor highlight Kyugo Navi A system designed to provide organisers with real-time information about aid and emergencies during the race. With this app organisers can receive information from relief and rescue crews on the course about the current state of emergency situations, allowing centralised crisis management and prompt response to emergencies. Event management From pre-race preparation to race-day and postrace follow-up with organisers, R-bies handles the management of a large number of races nationwide. Our employees across the country work with local event organizers to share our running event know-how. In 2017 R-bies organised more than 40 races of its own with a total of more than 40,000 participants.

R-bies

Founded in Japan by two runners in 1975, for over 40 years R-bies Co. Ltd. has created a variety of businesses focused on the popularisation and development of amateur running. • 1976: The running magazine “Runners” was launched. • 1992: The introduction of computerised race timing via bar code scanning, followed by the introduction of automatic transponder timing. • 1997: Launch of the race entry and information portal site Runnet. (The website provides registrations for over 2500 races annually and currently has over 2.8 million members as of 2018.) R-bies currently handles race timing for 400 races with 2 million participants annually. Among our clients are many of Japan’s most prestigious events including the Tokyo Marathon (36,000 participants), Osaka Marathon (30,000), Kyoto Marathon (20,000) and Kobe Marathon (20,000).

• More recently, development of a variety of running applications, including:

RUN PASSPORT Automatically uploads all necessary information for a race such as entry confirmation and race participation details. It’s also possible to manage information such as current entry history and personal best times. It amounts to a runner’s passport for their race. Runners Note A runners’ calendar app linked with Runnet. Along with helping users to manage their business and personal schedules it allows them to check race dates and entry information. By linking it with the GPS training app you can also keep a day-to-day record of distance run.

• Cultural Activities R-bies operates a non-profit organisation set up in 2010, and manages cultural projects as below: Runners awards These annual awards, which celebrated their 30th year in 2017, recognise individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the amateur running world. A total of 98 individuals and organisations have been awarded to date with each winner receiving a $5000 prize. Marathon Top 100 Runners by Age These rankings recognise the top 100 men and women by time for the year in one-year age groupings starting from age 20. Published for the 14th time in 2017 these rankings are eagerly anticipated by runners across the country and have become a source of motivation in their training. Top 100 Road Races of Japan Each year we choose the 100 best races in the country based on the participants’ own evaluations. Begun in 1997, this project helps runners select which events to run and serves as valuable feedback for organisers to help them qualitatively improve the delivery of their event. Team R2 This is a women’s running team that acts as a goodwill ambassador for the sport of running. All team members are enthusiastic and dedicated runners, regularly appearing at races and in the pages of “Runners” magazine to help promote the appeal of local events nationwide and of running itself.

TATTA A training app connected with races that uses GPS data to measure distance traveled in workouts and gives users detailed information about their times during training. One of its functions lets you compete at your training distance with our users entered in the same race by linking your entry information.

All the above are components of our business that are done for the benefit of runners. With our core philosophy of being “a company that supports people who live a healthy and meaningful life through the practice of sports” remaining unchanged since foundation, R-bies continues to expand its business activities as one of the leading companies in the Japanese running world.

Ouen Navi Linked with our race timing service, Ouen Navi is an app which shows runners’ locations during the race. Friends and family can use it to help them cheer their runners on by finding out where and when they will reach the finish and other points along the course.

We eagerly anticipate the day you come to experience one of Japan’s running events for yourself. R-bies (“runnerbies”, like wannabees) Co. Ltd. is here to support every aspect of your adventure in the Japanese running scene.

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Royal re-run, 1908– 2018 Marathon history was revisited by events in London on 22 April On 24 July 1908 Princess Mary, the wife of the future HM King George V of Great Britain, gave the signal for runners to start the London Olympic Marathon from the grounds of Windsor Castle. They entered the White City Stadium in west London after 26 miles and had another 385 yards to complete before reaching the finish line. This distance was to become what subsequently defined the Marathon, a race which had previously been of variable length. The Marathon was still in its infancy as an athletic event; it had only been ‘invented’ for the inaugural modern Olympic Games in Athens 12 years earlier. From the outset it attracted patronage from royalty. King Constantine of Greece awaited the arrival of runners at the finish in the Panathenaikos Stadium in Athens. As the leader – a local Athenian – entered the stadium Crown Prince Constantine and Prince

George jumped from their seats to escort Spiridon Louis to victory over the last 100 metres on the track. An escort on the last lap was something that Dorando Pietri also received in the final stages of the 1908 Olympic race. The track was 536.44m (×3 = 1609.34m, or 1 mile). As Pietri attempted to take the shorter, counter-clockwise route to the finish (‘trackwise’ as we know it today but races were run either way around in those days) he was re-directed sharply to his left, stumbled and fell. Badly dehydrated, he had struggled to cover the last mile in 13 minutes (over 8 mins/km). He collapsed several times on the track but was helped up and partly escorted by race officials before breaking into a last-gasp sprint to the line. All this was closely observed by Princess Mary’s mother-in-law and HM King Edward VII’s wife, Queen Alexandra, from the royal box adjacent

HM The Queen starts the Elite Men’s Race via video link from Windsor Castle accompanied by Sir John Spurling. Photos: David Levenson (this picture) and Andrew Baker (top) for Virgin Money London Marathon. .

to the finish. When Pietri was later inevitably disqualified for receiving assistance she took the trouble to commission a special trophy for him, the ‘Pietri’ Trophy. At the awards ceremony the winner, USA’s Johnny Hayes, was completely upstaged. The young Irving Berlin composed a song in Pietri’s honour, adding to his lustre. Such was the drama that had unfolded during the race that the distance of 26 miles 385 yards, later converted to 42195m, became fixed as the one constant in a series of highly publicised re-matches of the main players in the race that took place in various locations in the USA, including indoor venues, over the next few years. It became the confirmed ‘classic distance’ of a marathon which up until then had been variable. 109 years and 253 days after that defining race history echoed down the ages: Princess Mary’s grand-daughter, HM Queen Elizabeth II, signalled the start of the 2018 London Marathon from that same Windsor Castle lawn. The start line was elsewhere: about a marathon’s length due east on Blackheath, on the other side of the Greenwich (zero) meridian, as images appeared on giant screens for the 41,000 runners assembled. The distance was the same. The finish was at Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official residence in London, and runners were awaited there by her grandson Prince Harry. At 10.00 on 22 April the Queen pressed a button which the British press described as clunky ‘old technology’. The technology was more likely just choreography scripted by the atomic clock. Whatever the details, royalty knows how to put on a show – and marathons seem to be part of the programme. Distance Running | 2018 Edition 3

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Marathon movers Ron Hill, record breaker and innovator

Breaking the mold Ron Hill was not just a world record breaking marathon runner but a true innovator in a sport which had been bound by tradition for decades. Hill was the second man to break 2:10 in the marathon. He set four world records at lessrecognised distances but never laid claim to the marathon world record. He could have done so through his 2:09:28 win at the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh as there was always doubt over the 2:08:33.4 recorded by Derek Clayton in Antwerp the previous year (see pages ??-??).

While he was competing at the highest level, but at a time when there was no financial reward for performance, he graduated from university with a PhD in textile chemistry and pioneered production of specialist clothing for runners through his Ron Hill Sports company. In common with many British distance runners of the time Hill started by running cross country in the winter and track in the summer. In 1963 he equalled the British Continued on page 59 Picture: Douglas Miller/Getty

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Hill had graduated with his PhD in 1970 and established his company. It started to put out a range of innovative new items of clothing that very quickly became adopted as standard requirements: “Freedom” shorts; the iconic string vest that he had worn in competition; waterproof running tops with reflective strips; and the enormously popular ‘Ron Hill tracksters’ which, along with Hely Hansen thermal tops, passed into the British running vernacular. Hill says he founded the company “because I was running to and from work in the dark in winter and wondered what I needed to stay safe.” Sales at one point topped £6 million but Hill ran into financial difficulties in the early 1990s and sold out. He later founded another company, ‘Hilly Clothing’, which among other items specialises in technical socks.

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record for six miles at the Amateur Athletic Association (AAA) championships with a time of 27:49.8. In the following year’s race he was outkicked but finished less than half a second behind Mike Bullivant as both finished 20 seconds inside the UK record. He competed at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo finishing 18th in the 10000m (29:53) and 19th in the marathon (2:25:35). He set his first world record by running 1:15:22.6 for 25km, more than a minute faster than the previous best by Emil Zatopek. He set a world record of 1:12:48.2 for 15 miles ‘en passant’ during the same race. Hill finished 12th in the 1966 European Championships Marathon in Budapest. On the UK domestic scene he dominated the 10-mile event by winning the AAA championships every year from 1965–1968 and in the 1968 race setting a world record of 47:02.2. That summer

he finished seventh in the Marathon at the 1968 Mexico Olympics before again lowering the 10-mile world record to 46:44. Hill won the 1969 European Championships Marathon on the classic but notoriously tough Marathon-to-Athens course. The following year he was at the peak of his powers with his sub2:10 Commonwealth win preceded by victory in the 1970 Boston Marathon with a new course record of 2:10:30, an improvement of three minutes. In Edinburgh Hill passed through 10km in 29:24, a pace described as ‘suicidal’ (projected as 2:04 for the full distance). On the strength of his Boston and Edinburgh wins Hill was ranked by Track & Field News as top marathoner in the world for 1970. The next year he was honoured with the Order of the British Empire for “services to athletics”. His final Olympics was at the 1972 Munich Games where he finished sixth in the marathon at the age of 33.

Ron Hill started running when many still thought that good nutrition consisted of a prerace steak. Yet he developed the carbohydrate bleed-out and boost diet for Marathon runners to raise muscle glycogen levels in the week before the race. The popular legacy of his innovation survives in the pre-race pasta parties of today’s mass marathons. According to Hill’s running logs he started a streak of training on consecutive days on 20 December 1964 and did not default on it until 30 January 2017, 52 years and 39 days later. He defined a run as covering at least one mile at any pace. His streak included post-operative workouts on crutches. By April 2014 he claimed to have run 159,106.5 miles. His ‘streak’ ended on 30 January 2017 with the announcement on his Facebook page that “Due to ill health Ron has decided to take a day off”. He reached his goal of racing in 100 countries before his 70th birthday with races in Panama and the Faroe Islands. His final marathon was the centennial Boston Marathon in 1996. He completed 115 marathons and recorded 21 marathon victories. Distance Running | 2018 Edition 3

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Marathon greats Born in 1942 in the north-west of England and raised in Northern Ireland Derek Clayton made his mark on running history on 3 December 1967 by winning the Fukuoka Marathon in the world record time of 2:09:36 seconds. It was the first time anyone had run a marathon in under 2 hours 10 minutes. It broke the previous record, Morio Shigematsu’s 2:12.00 set in the Polytechnic Marathon two and a half years previously, by two and a half minutes. It was a landmark achievement. Clayton focused on achieving results purely for himself. He was completely self-trained and averaged 225–255km (140–160 miles) a week. His relentless training led to numerous injuries and subsequent operations. During 12 years of his wearing training regime he underwent major surgery seven times, four times on his Achilles tendons, twice on each knee and once on his heel. Clayton came into the Fukuoka race with a personal best of 2:18:28 – as much as 5 minutes slower than some of his rivals. He had raced the distance only four times previously and never competed outside of Australia. In the early stages he ran alongside New Zealander Mike Ryan. They passed 5km in 15:06,10km in 29:57 and 15km in 44:57. As they reached 20km the wind turned against the runners and Clayton went ahead to record a first half of 1:03:22 while Japan’s Sei-ichiro Sasaki was closing the gap on him. Sasaki caught Clayton as they passed through 30km together in 1:30:32. Clayton loomed 22cm (11 inches) over the Japanese. Conventional wisdom was that Sasaki’s slighter frame would be to his competitive advantage as the two tested each other. Sasaki suffered a stitch after 34km and faded as Clayton ran 16:05 for the 5km from 35–40km (2:02:16). He finished with a new world record of 2:09:36. Sasaki recorded the second fastest time ever run with 2:11:17.

Runner who broke 2:10:00 barrier for the first time

Derek Clayton He never managed to match this high standard of performance in international championships. He finished seventh in 2:27:33 at the 1968 Olympics held at altitude in Mexico City and 13th in the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich (2:19:49). In the Commonwealth Games he failed to finish both in 1970 (Edinburgh) and in 1974 (Christchurch). On 30 May 1969 Clayton lined up in ebullient mood at the start of the Antwerp Marathon in Belgium. According to fellow competitor Jim Alder, the 1966 Commonwealth Games Champion, he claimed that he had come “to put the world record out of sight”. Nine days previously he had run a Marathon in Ankara (at a not insignificant 950m altitude) recording 2:17:26 in an effort he described to Alder as “a breeze”. From the gun the Canadian Robert Moore set off at a furious pace to pass through 10km in 29:25. Clayton then passed Moore on a relentless solo run to achieve his objective with a finish time recorded as 2:08:33.4. Clayton later reported that for a week following the race he was “urinating quantities of blood and vomiting black mucus”.

Whatever the effort that went in to this performance the time – or rather the distance that Clayton ran – has always been disputed. Although accurate methods of measurement did exist – including the ‘calibrated bicycle method’ exclusively used today – the official method used by the Belgian Federation at the time was the average of three car odometer readings. This is known to substantially underestimate the course length. By contrast the measurement method then used in Japan is still recognised today as likely to yield more accurate courses than those measured by the approved ‘calibrated bicycle’. The reason the ‘wire method’ did not become officially adopted was due to the time and resources required to implement it rather than any concern over its accuracy. Derek Clayton retired from marathon running in 1974 but competed in both cycling and golf at the World Masters’ Games in Brisbane (1994) and at the 1995 and 1997 Australian Masters' Games in Melbourne and Canberra. He was Deputy Chairman of the 1995 Australian Masters' Games and Chairman of the Melbourne Marathon from 1994–2000. He is a current board member of the Victorian Institute of Sport. Distance Running | 2018 Edition 3

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Lives remembered A mechanical engineer by training, Pete Riegel was also an enthusiastic distance runner who applied his expertise and logical thinking to the sport he loved. In 1977 he had come up with a formula for comparing relative performances at different distances. Its simplicity and predictive accuracy resulted in it being widely adopted by publications such as Runner’s World.

Pete Riegel 30 January 1935—28 May 2018

The recognised method of measuring road running courses was developed in the 1960s by John Jewell in Great Britain and Ted Corbett in the United States but was not widely applied until much later. The measurement of the Los Angeles Olympic Marathon in 1984 provided a practical opportunity for some of the leading measurers in North America to come together and share their ideas and experience. From this a more robust, US-wide administrative system was built which owed much to Riegel’s insight. New York measurer Jim Gerweck says “an indication of what a visionary he was was in establishing the Road Running Technical Council as a Council rather than a Committee when The Athletics Congress/USA Track & Field was being formed [so] insulating us from the ‘politics’ that plagues so much of that body. [Also] the logic of making certifiers specific to each state rather than to USATF Associations.” As founder and editor of Measurement News Riegel created a forum for ideas and discussion which held the measurement community together both in the US and worldwide. He also travelled widely both to measure and to teach the measurement method. Along with others he validated the courses on which world marathon records were set (London 1985, Rotterdam 1985 and 1988). In 1995 he retired from his career in research at the Battelle Memorial Institute's Columbus Laboratory. In 1996 he headed the team which measured the Atlanta Olympic Marathon course and included measurers from Australia, France, UK and South Africa. Since 1985 he had been travelling every year to validate the London Marathon course (on which Khalid Kannouchi and Paula Radcliffe set world records) and in doing so developed a strong friendship with London Marathon co-founder John Disley. Riegel and Disley, along with Ted Paulin of Australia and Jean-Francois Delasalle from

Pete Riegel taping the distance over the infamous Tower of London cobbles, which were part of the course until 2005. Picture: Hugh Jones

Pete Riegel and John Disley descending from Pikes Peak

France, became the original continental “Area Administrators” of the worldwide certification system set up by AIMS and IAAF in the 1990s. He continued to validate the London Marathon course until 2010. Two years before relinquishing this role he had stepped in to rescue the ‘Jones Counter’ – the essential tool used to measure running courses – when the person assembling them could no longer obtain the parts. The inventor of the counter, Alan Jones, said: “Pete decided that we

Left to right: Pete Riegel, Joan Riegel and Jean-Francois Delasalle in Amiens, 1991

should no longer depend on existing parts which can go obsolete so he teamed up with his son Tom. They invented a new design and created the tooling to allow them to be made. For the last ten years they have provided a steady flow of counters to measurers all over the world.” Pete Riegel is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joan, and sons Stuart and Tom. Distance Running | 2018 Edition 3

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World leading times These lists give the current standings in the world of road racing, and are believed accurate at 19 June 2018. They have been drawn from the website of the Association of Road Racing Statisticians www.arrs.net and focus primarily on the Marathon and Half Marathon, as these constitute 75% and 18% of the AIMS membership respectively.

Marathon Men Time

Athlete

Women

Present world record: Dennis Kimetto (KEN); 2:02:57, Berlin, 29 SEP 2014 Nation Rank Venue

2:04:00 Mosinet GEREMEW 2:04:02 Leul GEBRESILASE 2:04:06 Tamirat TOLA 2:04:06 Asefa MENGSTU 2:04:08 Sisay LEMMA 2:04:15 Birhanu LEGESE 2:04:17 Eliud KIPCHOGE 2:04:44 Seifu TURA 2:04:47 Tola SHURA 2:05:30 Dickson CHUMBA 2:05:44 Kenneth KIPKEMOI 2:05:50 Abera KUMA 2:05:56 Kelkile GEZAHEGNE 2:05:58 Laban KORIR 2:06:07 Galen RUPP 2:06:11 Yuta SHITARA 2:06:21 Mo FARAH 2:06:25 Paul LONYANGATA 2:06:29 Abraham KIPTUM 2:06:33 Amos KIPRUTO 2:06:34 Solomon DEKSISA 2:06:35 Evans Kipkoech KORIR 2:06:36 Mathew KISORIO 2:06:41 Ernest NGENO 2:06:47 Gideon KIPKETER 2:06:49 Peter Kimeli SOME 2:06:54 Hiroto INOUE 2:06:54 Tadu ABATE 2:06:57 Wilson Loyanae ERUPE 2:07:00 Yitayal ATNAFU 2:07:03 Mark KORIR

ETH ETH ETH ETH ETH ETH KEN ETH ETH KEN KEN ETH ETH KEN USA JPN GBR KEN KEN KEN ETH KEN KEN KEN KEN KEN JPN ETH KEN ETH KEN

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 2 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 1 3 1 2 2 3 4 3 5 2 1 4 2

Date

Dubai Dubai Dubai Dubai Dubai Dubai London Dubai London Tokyo Rotterdam Rotterdam Rotterdam Rotterdam Prague Tokyo London Paris Daegu Tokyo Hamburg Daegu Paris Paris Tokyo Daegu Tokyo Hamburg Seoul Paris Seoul

26 JAN 26 JAN 26 JAN 26 JAN 26 JAN 26 JAN 22 APR 26 JAN 22 APR 25 FEB 08 APR 08 APR 08 APR 08 APR 06 MAY 25 FEB 22 APR 08 APR 01 APR 25 FEB 29 APR 01 APR 08 APR 08 APR 25 FEB 01 APR 25 FEB 29 APR 18 MAR 08 APR 18 MAR

Time

Athlete

2:07:03 2:07:07 2:07:11 2:07:19 2:07:22 2:07:30 2:07:37 2:07:45 2:07:50 2:07:53 2:07:57 2:07:57 2:08:03 2:08:08 2:08:08 2:08:13 2:08:17 2:08:20 2:08:22 2:08:23 2:08:25 2:08:26 2:08:30 2:08:31 2:08:32 2:08:32 2:08:33 2:08:34 2:08:36 2:08:43 2:08:43

Sisay LEMMA Abel KIRUI Benson KIPRUTO Ayele ABSHERO Marius KIPSEREM Feyisa LILESE Solomon YEGO Marius KIMUTAI Elisha ROTICH Macharia NDIRANGU Felix KIPROTICH Stephen KIPROTICH Jarius BIRECH Ryo KINEME Anthony MARITIM Mule WASIHUN Albert KORIR Eliud KIPTANUI Dickson TUWEI Laban Kipkemboi MUTAI Silas TOO Jake ROBERTSON Bazu Worku HAYLA Martin KIPRUGUT KOSGEY Andrew Ben KIMTAI Abdi Ibrahim ABDO Almahjoub DAZZA Bedan KAROKI Javier GUERRA Chebii KIPSANAI Said Ait ADDI

Nation Rank Venue

ETH KEN KEN ETH KEN ETH KEN KEN KEN KEN KEN UGA KEN JPN KEN ETH KEN KEN KEN KEN KEN NZL ETH KEN KEN BRN BRN KEN ESP KEN MAR

2 4 3 3 5 6 4 4 4 1 5 5 1 7 1 6 2 5 1 2 2 3 1 6 4 2 5 5 5 5 6

Prague London Seoul Hamburg Rotterdam Tokyo Hamburg Seoul Daegu Otsu Seoul Hamburg Roma Tokyo Barcelona Rotterdam Otsu Paris Sevilla Sevilla Barcelona Otsu Houston Paris Sevilla Roma Daegu London Sevilla Sevilla Seoul

Present world record (mixed race): Paula Radcliffe (GBR); 2:15:25, London, 13 APR 2003 World record (womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-only race) Mary Keitany (KEN); 2:17:01, London, 23 APR 2017

Date

06 MAY 22 APR 18 MAR 29 APR 08 APR 25 FEB 29 APR 18 MAR 01 APR 04 MAR 18 MAR 29 APR 08 APR 25 FEB 11 MAR 08 APR 04 MAR 08 APR 25 FEB 25 FEB 11 MAR 04 MAR 14 JAN 08 APR 25 FEB 08 APR 01 APR 22 APR 25 FEB 25 FEB 18 MAR

Time

Athlete

2:18:31 2:19:17 2:19:30 2:19:36 2:19:51 2:19:56 2:20:13 2:20:13 2:20:45 2:21:19 2:21:40 2:21:42 2:21:45 2:21:45 2:22:07 2:22:17 2:22:44 2:22:48 2:22:55 2:22:59 2:23:06 2:23:07 2:23:27 2:23:43 2:23:46 2:23:47 2:23:48 2:24:05 2:24:08 2:24:08 2:24:10

Vivian CHERUIYOT Roza DEREJE Feyse TADESE Yebrgual MELESE Berhane DIBABA Worknesh DEGEFA Haftamnesh TESFAY Brigid KOSGEI Gelete BURKA Ruti AGA Tadelech BEKELE Amy CRAGG Dera DIDA Meskerem ASSEFA Gelete BURKA Shure DEMISE Mizuki MATSUDA Valary JEMELI Betsy SAINA Ruth CHEPNGETICH Gulume CHALA Hanami SEKINE Ashete BEKELE Stella BARSOSIO Rahma TUSA Visiline JEPKESHO Honami MAEDA Desi JISA Marta MEGRA Hirut TIBEBU Gladys CHERONO

Nation Rank Venue

KEN ETH ETH ETH ETH ETH ETH KEN ETH ETH ETH USA ETH ETH ETH ETH JPN KEN KEN KEN ETH JPN ETH KEN ETH KEN JPN BRN ETH ETH KEN

1 1 2 3 1 4 5 2 6 2 3 3 7 1 1 4 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 1 1 2 8 6 1 4

Date

London Dubai Dubai Dubai Tokyo Dubai Dubai London Dubai Tokyo London Tokyo Dubai Nagoya Ottawa Tokyo Osaka Nagoya Paris Paris Paris Nagoya Paris Paris Roma Rotterdam Osaka Dubai Paris Seoul London

22 APR 26 JAN 26 JAN 26 JAN 25 FEB 26 JAN 26 JAN 22 APR 26 JAN 25 FEB 22 APR 25 FEB 26 JAN 11 MAR 27 MAY 25 FEB 28 JAN 11 MAR 08 APR 08 APR 08 APR 11 MAR 08 APR 08 APR 08 APR 08 APR 28 JAN 26 JAN 08 APR 18 MAR 22 APR

2:24:11 2:24:18 2:24:19 2:24:27 2:24:30 2:24:31 2:24:47 2:24:51 2:24:51 2:24:57 2:25:01 2:25:02 2:25:13 2:25:25 2:25:28 2:25:35 2:25:41 2:25:49 2:25:49 2:25:51 2:25:54 2:26:03 2:26:06 2:26:11 2:26:13 2:26:20 2:26:28 2:26:33 2:26:41 2:26:46

Sembere TEFERI Nancy KIPROP Bornes KITUR Mary KEITANY Margaret AGAI Monica JEPKOECH Letebrhan HAYLAY Bruktayit ESHETU Shitaye ESHETE Belaynesh OLJIRA Mulu SEBOKA Abebech AFEWORK Belaynesh OLJIRA Volha MAZURONAK Dirke DEBELE Kaoutar BOULAID Do-Yeon KIM Amane GOBENA Ruth CHEBITOK Shewe HAYIMANOT Badane Bedatu HIRPA Rose CHELIMO Mimi BELETE Hiwot GEBREKIDAN Yuka TAKASHIMA Sara HALL Rea IWADE Keiko NOGAMI Fatuma SADO Dalila ABDULKADIR

ETH KEN KEN KEN KEN KEN ETH ETH BRN ETH ETH ETH ETH BLR ETH MAR KOR ETH KEN ETH ETH BRN ETH ETH JPN USA JPN JPN ETH BRN

9 1 1 5 2 3 1 1 1 2 4 7 2 1 2 1 5 1 1 2 3 6 3 2 8 3 4 5 1 2

Dubai Wien Prague London Seoul Seoul Dongying Houston Hamburg Houston Seoul Paris Prague Dusseldorf Hamburg Sevilla Seoul Mumbai Barcelona Sevilla Sevilla London Hamburg Ottawa Paris Ottawa Nagoya Nagoya Xiamen Roma

26 JAN 22 APR 06 MAY 22 APR 18 MAR 18 MAR 05 MAY 14 JAN 29 APR 14 JAN 18 MAR 08 APR 06 MAY 29 APR 29 APR 25 FEB 18 MAR 21 JAN 11 MAR 25 FEB 25 FEB 22 APR 29 APR 27 MAY 08 APR 27 MAY 11 MAR 11 MAR 07 JAN 08 APR

Uncertain measurement

2:26:48 Tinbit WELDEGEBRIL

ETH 1 Marrakech 28 JAN

Half Marathon Men Time

Athlete

58:42 58:42 59:00 59:06 59:06 59:07 59:19 59:36 59:36 59:37 59:40 59:41 59:44 59:44 59:47 59:50 59:54 59:56 59:58 1:00:01 1:00:02 1:00:05

Bedan KAROKI Erick KIPTANUI Jemal YIMER Alex KIBET Daniel KIPCHUMBA Mangata Kimai NDIWA Josphat Kiptoo BOIT Jorum Lumbasi OKOMBO Morris GACHAGA James Gitahi RUNGARU Wilfred KIMITEI Leonard LANGAT Mule WASIHUN Stephen KIPROP Benard KIMELI Amedework WALELEGN Edwin KIPTOO Geoffrey YEGON Peter KWEMOI Jake ROBERTSON Geoffrey KAMWOROR Erick KIPTANUI

Nation Rank Venue

KEN KEN ETH KEN KEN KEN KEN KEN KEN KEN KEN KEN ETH KEN KEN ETH KEN KEN KEN NZL KEN KEN

1 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 6 2 1 1 1 1 7 2 3 1 1 1

Date

Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Berlin 08 APR Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Stresa 15 APR Stresa 15 APR Stresa 15 APR Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Den Haag 11 MAR Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Den Haag 11 MAR Barcelona 11 FEB Venlo 25 MAR Prague 07 APR Istanbul 08 APR Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Prague 07 APR Prague 07 APR Houston 14 JAN Valencia 24 MAR Lisboa 11 MAR

Time

Athlete

1:00:05 1:00:06 1:00:07 1:00:07 1:00:08 1:00:08 1:00:09 1:00:09 1:00:10 1:00:10 1:00:11 1:00:14 1:00:15 1:00:16 1:00:16 1:00:16 1:00:16 1:00:17 1:00:18 1:00:20 1:00:20 1:00:20

Abel KIPCHUMBA KEN Shadrack KIPLAGAT KEN Dominic KIPTARUS KEN Asefa TEFERA ETH Abraham KIPYATICH KEN Kaan Kigen ZBILEN TUR Julien WANDERS SUI Japhet Kipyegon KORIR KEN Moses KURONG UGA Victor Kimutai CHUMO KEN Felix KIBITOK KEN Abdallah Kibet MANDE UGA Guye Idemo ADOLA ETH Benard KIMELI KEN Yohannes GERGISH ERI Gilbert MASAI KEN Leonard LANGAT LEN Morris Munene GACHAGA KEN Abdallah MANDE UGA Feyisa LILESA ETH Tola Shura KITATA ETH Leonard LANGAT KEN

Nation Rank Venue

4 5 3 2 6 3 2 4 3 2 1 3 2 8 2 4 4 3 4 3 4 5

World record (mixed race): Joyciline Jepkosgei (KEN), 1:04:51,Valencia, 22 OCT 2017 World record (women-only race) Netsanet Gudeta (ETH), 1:06:11,Valencia, 24 MAR 2018

Women

Present world record: Zersenay Tadese (ERI); 58:23, Lisboa, 21 MAR 2010 Date

Prague 07 APR Prague 07 APR Den Haag 11 MAR Istanbul 08 APR Prague 07 APR Istanbul 08 APR Barcelona 11 FEB Den Haag 11 MAR Barcelona 11 FEB Venlo 25 MAR Milano 25 MAR Venlo 25 MAR Houston 14 JAN Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Lisboa 11 MAR Venlo 25 MAR Istanbul 08 APR Lisboa 11 MAR Barcelona 11 FEB Houston 14 JAN Houston 14 JAN Barcelona 11 FEB

Time

Athlete

1:04:52 1:04:55 1:05:04 1:05:07 1:05:37 1:06:09 1:06:11 1:06:22 1:06:39 1:06:46 1:06:47 1:06:48 1:06:49 1:06:50 1:06:50 1:06:54 1:06:56 1:07:00 1:07:13 1:07:13 1:07:17 1:07:18

Fancy CHEMUTAI Mary KEITANY Joan MELLY Caroline KIPKIRUI MELLY KIPKIRUI Netsanet GUDETA Ababel YESHANEH Ruti AGA Joyciline JEPKOSGEI Degitu AZIMERAW KIPKIRUI Brigid KOSGEI Mary WACERA Buze DIRIBA JEPKOSGEI Pauline KAMALU Roza Dereje BEKELE Edith CHELIMO Gladys CHERONO Eunice CHUMBA CHUMBA

Nation Rank Venue

KEN KEN KEN KEN KEN KEN ETH ETH ETH KEN ETH KEN KEN KEN ETH KEN KEN ETH KEN KEN BRN BRN

1 2 1 3 4 2 1 1 1 5 6 2 7 3 4 2 3 2 5 8 4 6

Date

Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Prague 07 APR Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Prague 07 APR Valencia 24 MAR Istanbul 08 APR Houston 14 JAN Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Houston 14 JAN Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Houston 14 JAN Houston 14 JAN Valencia 24 MAR Valencia 24 MAR Istanbul 08 APR Houston 14 JAN Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Valencia 24 MAR Houston 14 JAN

1:07:25 1:07:33 1:07:49 1:07:49 1:07:54 1:07:55 1:08:07 1:08:07 1:08:09 1:08:09 1:08:10 1:08:10 1:08:12 1:08:12 1:08:19 1:08:21 1:08:22 1:08:25 1:08:26 1:08:30 1:08:34 1:08:36 1:08:37

Molly HUDDLE Hazuna YAMASAKI Helen Tola BEKELE Nancy KIPROP Sutume Asefa KEBEDE Diana KIPYOGEI Antonina KWAMBAI Zeineba YIMER Zerfie LIMENEH Meseret BELETE Desi MOKONOIN Worknesh DEGEFA Bekelech GUDETA Dalila ABDULKADIR Polline WANJIKU Sharon Jemutai CHEROP Naom JEBET Shitaye ESHETE Meseret DEFAR Zinash MEKONNEN Celestine JEPCHIRCHIR Tejitu DABA Dibabe KUMA

USA 7 JPN 1 ETH 9 KEN 1 ETH 1 KEN 3 KEN 1 ETH 5 ETH 2 ETH 6 BRN 7 ETH 3 ETH 8 BRN 9 KEN 3 KEN 4 KEN 10 BRN 10 ETH 1 ETH 11 KEN 5 BRN 1 ETH 2

Houston 14 JAN Yamaguchi 11 FEB Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Venlo 25 MAR Milano 25 MAR Istanbul 08 APR Paris 04 MAR Valencia 24 MAR Paris 04 MAR Valencia 24 MAR Valencia 24 MAR Prague 07 APR Valencia 24 MAR Valencia 24 MAR Paris 04 MAR Paris 04 MAR Ras Al Khaimah 09 FEB Valencia 24 MAR San Diego 03 JUN Valencia 24 MAR Paris 04 MAR Barcelona 11 FEB Barcelona 11 FEB

10km Present world record: Leonard Patrick Komon (KEN); 26:45, Utrecht, 26 SEP 2010

Men Time

Athlete

27:08 27:19 27:22 27:26 27:28

Rhonex KIPRUTO Mathew KIMELI Mathew KORTEK Emmanuel KIPRONO Jake ROBERTSON

Nation Rank Venue

KEN KEN UGA KEN NZL

1 2 1 1 1

Date

New York 29 APR New York 29 APR Santos 20 MAY Paderborn 31 MAR New Orleans 01 APR

Time

Athlete

27:36 27:44 27:44 27:45 27:47

Amedework WALELEGN ETH Geoffrey KOECH KEN Simon CHEPROT KEN Benard NGENO KEN Antonio ABADIA BECI ESP

Nation Rank Venue

1 1 2 1 2

Laredo Oelde Oelde Mobile Laredo

Present world record: Joyciline Jepkosgei (KEN), 29:43, Prague, 09 SEP 2017

Women Date

17 MAR 10 JUN 10 JUN 24 MAR 17 MAR

Time

Athlete

30:57 30:59 31:00 31:08 31:17

Sandra Chebet TUEI Mary KEITANY Dorcas JEPCHIRCHIR Tirunesh DIBABA Norah JERUTO

Nation Rank Venue

KEN KEN KEN ETH KEN

1 1 1 1 2

Valencia New York Paderborn Manchester Valencia

Date

14 JAN 09 JUN 31 MAR 20 MAY 14 JAN

Time

Athlete

31:19 31:22 31:26 31:28 31:34

Agnes TIROP Senbere TEFERE Dorcas CHEPCHICHIR Caroline KIPKORIR Mary MUNANU

Nation Rank Venue

KEN ETH KEN KEN KEN

1 2 1 3 3

Bangalore Bangalore Oelde Bangalore Valencia

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Barbados Cave Shepherd & Co Run Barbados Dec Marathon Weekend Island Races (Zary Evelyn, Kristina Evelyn & Peter Gibbs) E: runbarbados@gmail.com W: www.runbarbados.org fb: facebook.com/RunBarbadosSeries/

Belarus Minsk Half Marathon Sep Vadim Devyatovskiy E: belarus.athletics@gmail.com W: minskhalfmarathon.by fb: facebook.com/minskhalfmarathon/

Antarctic Ice Marathon & 100k Dec Richard Donovan E: rd@npmarathon.com W: www.icemarathon.com fb: facebook.com/AntarcticIceMarathon

Goodlife Rottnest Running Festival Oct Raymond Lampard E: wamc@wamc.org.au W: www.wamc.org.au fb: bit.ly/2pbsPuK

AG Antwerp Marathon Apr Greg Broekmans E: info@golazo.com W: www.antwerpmarathon.be fb: facebook.com/antwerp10miles

Antarctica Marathon & Half Mar Thom Gilligan E: info@marathontours.com W: www.antarcticamarathon.com fb: facebook.com/AntarcticaMarathon

7 Sunshine Coast Marathon Aug Jason Crowther E: jason@atlasmultisports.com.au W: www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au fb: facebook.com/ SunshineCoastMarathon

Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Oct Marathon Greg Broekmans E: info@golazo.com W: www.brusselsmarathon.be fb: facebook.com/brusselsmarathon

Blackmores Sydney Running Festival (incl. Sydney Marathon) Sep Wayne Larden E: info@sydneyrunningfestival. com.au W: www.sydneyrunningfestival.com.au fb: facebook.com/officialbsrf

Linker Oevert Marathon Oct Kid Van Thienen E: kvth@telenet.be W: www.linkeroeverthalfmarathon.com fb: on.fb.me/ZPKj2k

McDonald’s Townsville Running Festival Aug Scott Piper E: info@mppromotions.com.au W: www.townsvillerunningfestival.com fb: facebook.com/townsvillerunningfest

Thunder Dragon Marathon May Mike Gratton E: mike@209events.com W: www.thunderdragonmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/209events

Antarctica

Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Argentina Buenos Aires Int’l Marathon Sep Luis Vinker E: info@maratondebuenosaires.com W: www.maratondebuenosaires.com fb: facebook.com/maratonbuenosaires Maratón Internacional de Mendoza Apr Enrique Eiras E: ejeiras@gmail.com W: www.maratondemendoza.com

Armenia *Yerevan Marathon and Half Marathon Anahit Adamyan E: anahit.adamyan@ armeniamarathon.org W: www.armeniamarathon.org fb: facebook.com/ Yerevanhalfmarathon/

Oct

Aruba KLM Aruba Marathon Jun Kees van Muiswinkel E: info@ arubainternationalmarathon.com W: www.arubainternationalmarathon. com fb: facebook.com/MarathonAruba

Australia Adelaide Marathon Festival May Ben Hockings E: office@sarrc.asn.au W: www.adelaidemarathon.com.au fb: facebook.com/SARoadRunnersClub Australian Outback Marathon Jul Michael Walton E: sales@ australianoutbackmarathon.com W: www.australianoutbackmarathon. com fb: facebook.com/outbackmarathon Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Australian Running Festival presented by TCS Apr Melanie Stewart E: mel.stewart@ fairfaxmedia.com.au W: www.runningfestival.com.au fb: facebook.com/austrunningfest/

Westlink M7 Blacktown Running Festival Jul Tanya Bigeni E: events.team@blacktown. nsw.gov.au W: www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/ runningfestival fb: facebook.com/BlacktownCityCouncil

Austria 3 Country Sparkasse Marathon Günter Ernst E: info@sparkasse-3laender-marathon.at W: www.sparkasse-3-laendermarathon.at fb: facebook.com/ Sparkasse3LaenderMarathon ASICS Austrian Women’s Run Ilse Dippmann, Andreas Schnabl E: office@oesterreichischerfrauenlauf.at W: www.austrianwomensrun.com

Oct

Bhutan

Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Bosnia *Banja Luka Half Marathon May Vladimir Selec E: banjalukamaraton@gmail.com W: www.banjalukamarathon.com fb: facebook.com/banjalukamarathon/ Sarajevo Sberbank Half Marathon Sep Franjo Sola E: franjo.sola@sarajevomarathon.ba W: sarajevomarathon.ba/en fb: facebook.com/ events/204804080102150/ Diacore Gaborone Marathon May Danny Blumberg E: info@diacoregaboronemarathon. com W: www.diacoregaboronemarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ Diacoregaboronemarathon

Brazil

Salzburg Marathon May Johannes Langer E: office@salzburg-marathon.at W: www.salzburg-marathon.at fb: facebook.com/salzburg.marathon Vienna City Marathon Apr Wolfgang Konrad E: office@vienna-marathon.com W: www.vienna-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/vienna.city.marathon Int’l WACHAUmarathon Mag. Michael Buchleitner E: office@wachaumarathon.com W: www.wachaumarathon.com fb: facebook.com/wachaumarathon

Belgium

Botswana

May

Sep

Brasilia City Half Marathon Nov Paulo Roberto Passos Carelli E: paulo@iguanasports.com.br W: www.bsbcityhalfmarathon.com.br Rio de Janeiro City Marathon Joao Traven E: maratonadorio@ maratonadorio.com.br W: www.maratonadorio.com.br fb: facebook.com/ maratonadoriodejaneiro

Corrida Internacional de São Silvestre Dec – São Silvestre Int’l Road Race Thadeus Kassabian E: tgk@yescom.com.br W: www.saosilvestre.com.br *Sao Paulo City Marathon Paulo Roberto Passos Carelli E: paulo@iguanasports.com.br W: www.spcitymarathon.com.br

Jul

São Paulo Int’l Half Marathon Corpore

Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival Oct Marcus Gale E: enquiries@melbournemarathon. com.au W: www.melbournemarathon.com.au fb: facebook.com/ melbournemarathonfestival

São Silvestre de Luanda 10km Dec Carlos Rosa de Souza E: crabreluz@gmail.com W: www.saosilvestreangola.co.ao fb: facebook.com/saosilvestreangola

Meia Maratona Internacional do Rio 2018 Rio Half Marathon Aug Thadeus Gilberto Kassabian E: tgk@yescom.com.br W: www.riohalfmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/meiadorio/

Jun

Rio City Half Marathon Apr Paulo Roberto Passos Carelli E: paulo@iguanasports.com.br W: www.riocityhalfmarathon.com.br

Apr

Octávio José Aronis E: corpore@corpore.org.br W: www.corpore.org.br fb: facebook.com/CorporeBrasil Maratona de São Paulo - São Paulo Int’l Marathon Apr Thadeus Gilberto Kassabian E: tgk@yescom.com.br W: www.saopaulomarathonbrazil.com fb: facebook.com/maratonadesaopaulo/ Corrida de Sao Sebastiao Jan Joao Traven E: spiridon@spiridon.com.br W: www.corridadesaosebastiao.com.br fb: facebook.com/ corridadesaosebastiao/

Cambodia Angkor Wat Int’l Half Marathon Sem Phalla E: direct@cambodia-events.org, info@cambodia-events.org W: www.cambodia-events.org fb: facebook.com/ angkorwathalfmarathon

Dec

Sihanoukville Int’l Half Marathon Mr. Sem Phalla E: direct@cambodia-events.org, info@cambodia-events.org W: www.cambodia-events.org fb: facebook.com/ sihanoukvillemarathon

Jun

Mar

Toronto Marathon Jay Glassman E: info@torontomarathon.com W: www.torontomarathon.com fb: facebook.com/torontomarathon

May

The Vancouver Sun Run Presented by Ford Apr Tim Hopkins E: info@vancouversunrun.com W: www.vancouversunrun.com fb: facebook.com/#!/vancouversunrun GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Oct Cathy Noel E: info@runvictoriamarathon.com W: www.runvictoriamarathon.com fb: facebook.com/Victoria.Marathon

Cayman Islands Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon Dec Rhonda Kelly E: info@caymanislandsmarathon. com W: www.caymanislandsmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/CaymanMarathon Santiago Marathon Apr Fernando Jamarne E: fjamarne@alessandri.cl W: www.maratondesantiago.com fb: facebook.com/maratondesantiago Volcano Marathon Nov Richard Donovan E: npmarathon@gmail.com W: www.volcanomarathon.com fb: facebook.com/thevolcanomarathon Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Beijing Marathon Wang Dawei E: oc@beijing-marathon.com W: www.beijing-marathon.com/en Dalian Int’l Marathon Sun Xinsheng E: mls@dl.cn W: www.dlmls.org

May

Sep

May

*Great Hakka Marathon Nov Dave Cundy E: guo.feng@great-hakkamarathon.com W: www.great-hakka-marathon.com Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Servus Edmonton Marathon Aug Tom Keogh E: info@edmontonmarathon.ca W: www.edmontonmarathon.ca fb: facebook.com/EdmMarathon Okanagan Marathon Oct Tom Keogh E: info@okanaganmarathon.ca W: www.okanaganmarathon.ca fb: facebook.com/okanaganmarathon.ca Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon and Ottawa 10K John Halvorsen E: info@runottawa.ca W: www.runottawa.ca fb: facebook.com/OttawaMarathon

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon & Half Marathon & 5k Oct Alan Brookes E: alan@canadarunningseries.com W: www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ TorontoWaterfront42k

China

Canada Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Jon Bird E: info@calgarymarathon.com W: www.calgarymarathon.com fb: on.fb.me/1bWyk7c

Oct

Chile

*The Khmer Empire Marathon Aug Sem Phalla E: direct@cambodia-events.org, info@cambodia-events.org W: www.cambodia-events.org fb: facebook.com/ khmerempiremarathon Phnom Penh Half Marathon Mr. Sem Phalla E: direct@cambodia-events.org, info@cambodia-events.org W: www.cambodia-events.org fb: on.fb.me/1nfsVir

SSQ Quebec City Marathon Patrice Gagnon E: info@jecoursqc.com W: jecoursqc.com fb: facebook.com/jecoursqc

May

The Great Wall Marathon May Dave Cundy E: gwm_booking@263.net. cn, kent.wang@greatwall-marathon.com.cn W: www.great-wall-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/greatwallmarathon Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Hangzhou Marathon Nov Mr. Long Jiang E: marathon@hzim.org W: www.hzim.org fb: facebook.com/hangzhou.marathon Lanzhou Int’l Marathon Long Fuguo E: lzmarathon@126.com W: www.lzmarathon.com

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Jun

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Shanghai Int’l Marathon Nov Yong Yang E: general@shmarathon.com W: www.shang-ma.com Wuxi Marathon Wang Lei E: wanglei@ihuipao.com W: www.wuximarathon.com Xiamen Marathon Fu Yimin E: xmmarathon@126.com, ealin_zhuo@126.com W: www.xmim.org/en/ fb: https://facebook.com/ xiamenmarathon

Mar

Jan

*Xiqiao Mountain International Half Oct Marathon Tony Chu E: 18611141668@163.com W: www.ultramarathon.hk Yellow River Estuary Int’l Marathon Yuan Zhen E: dygjmls@163.com W: www.hhkgjmls.net

May

Chinese Taipei Kaohsiung Int’l Marathon Huang Yu E: khmskhms@kcg.gov.tw W: www.khm.com.tw fb: facebook.com/khmarathon/ Kinmen Marathon Queenie Juang E: queenie@sportsnet.org.tw W: www.sportsnet.org.tw Taipei Marathon Wayne Chen E: wayne@sportsnet.org.tw W: www.sportsnet.org.tw Face Equality Taipei Expressway Marathon Sunny Chen/Queenie Juang E: queenie@sportsnet.org.tw W: www.sportsnet.org.tw

Feb

Jan

Costa Rica Correcaminos Marathon & Half Marathon Gustavo Alvarez E: info@correcaminoscr.com W: www.maratoncorrecaminos.com fb: on.fb.me/1bWykEc

Cyprus Jul

Taipei Standard Chartered Charity Jan Marathon Queenie Juang E: queenie@sportsnet.org.tw W: www.sportsnet.org.tw fb: facebook.com/scbmarathon?fref=ts New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon

Estonia

*Radisson Blu Larnaka Int’l Marathon Nov Costas Daltas E: info@larnakamarathon.com W: larnakamarathon.com

San José Costa Rica Half Dec & Marathon Guillermo Sáenz E: marathoncostarica@gmail.com W: www.marathoncostarica.com fb: on.fb.me/1bWyj3p

OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO Mar Spyros Spyrou E: info@limassolmarathon.com W: www.limassolmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/limassolmarathon/

Tartu City Marathon Indrek Kelk E: kristina@tartumaraton.ee W: www.tartumaraton.ee fb: facebook.com/tartumaraton

Maraton y Medio Maraton Municipalidad de San José Victor Lopez E: vlopez@runnerscr.com W: www.maratondesanjose.com

May

Media Maraton “La Sele” Aug Victor Lopez E: vlopez@runnerscr.com W: www.gsxg.net Tamarindo Beach Marathon Sep Victor López Jiménez E: info@tamarindobeachmarathon.com W: www.tamarindobeachmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ tamarindobeachmaraton Marathon de Côte d’Ivoire Nov Yapobi Attie Vicotr Jean Michel E: yapobi_v2@mediajoker.com W: www.marathondecotedivoire.com Du Motion-Runners’ Days Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik Half Marathon) Apr Alen Bošković E: alen.boskovic@du-motion.com W: www.du-motion.com/en/home/ fb: bit.ly/2sBlQld Hvar Half Marathon Jun Boris Reinic E: info@hvarmarathon.com W: www.hvarmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/HvarHalfMarathon

Volkswagen Prague Marathon Václav Skřivánek E: info@runczech.com W: www.runczech.com fb: on.fb.me/1bWykEs

May

Copenhagen Half Marathon Dorte Vibjerg E: vibjerg@sparta.dk W: copenhagenhalfmarathon.dk fb: facebook.com/cphhalf Telenor Copenhagen Marathon Dorte Vibjerg E: vibjerg@sparta.dk W: www.copenhagenmarathon.dk fb: facebook.com/cphmarathon

Sep

May

Dominican Republic Maratón Monumental Primer Santiago de America Nov Emilio Martínez E: maratonmonumental@gmail.com W: www.maratonsantiago.do

Losinjski Half Marathon Sep Miroslav Cavlek E: miroslav.cavlek@ri.t-com.hr W: www.ak-losinj.hr fb: facebook.com/losinjhalfmaraton/

2018 Taishin Women Run Taipei Apr Sunny Chen/Queenie Juang E: queenie@sportsnet.org.tw W: www.sportsnet.org.tw

Split Half Marathon Kristijan Sindik E: info@splitmarathon.com W: www.splitmarathon.com

Zengwen Reservoir Marathon Wang, Ching-Cheng E: tpe@mf.iaaf.org W: www.athletics.org.tw fb: bit.ly/2rRvU6G

Ston Wall Marathon Sep Zeljko Konosic E: stonwallmarathon@gmail.com W: www.ston-wall-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/StonWallMarathon

Guayaquil Marathon Diego Maruri E: diegomaruri@dm3.com W: www.dm3.com fb: on.fb.me/1bWymvQ

Zagreb Marathon & Half Marko Jakopović E: zagrebacki.atletski. savez@gmail.com W: www.zagreb-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/zagreb.marathon

Quito Últimas Noticias 15k Jun Pablo Gonzalez Peña E: pabloarturogonzalez@gmail.com W: www.quitoultimasnoticias15k.ec fb: https://facebook.com/UN15K

Mar

Dec

Colombia Media Maratón Int’l de Bogotá Martha Santos E: msantos@ correcaminoscolombia.com W: www.mediamaratonbogota.com fb: facebook.com/mmboficial ¼ de Maraton Ciudad de Bucaramanga – FCV Mariela Sanchez Aguirre E: marielasanchez@fcv.org W: www.fcv.org/maraton fb: facebook.com/FCVColombia

Jul

Oct

Cuba Oct

Maratón de las Flores Medellín Sep Gustavo Orozco Posada E: direccion@maratonmedellin.com W: www.maratonmedellin.co fb: facebook.com/maratonmedellin

Feb

Marabana Marathon & Half Nov Carlos R. Gattorno Correa E: marabana@inder.cu W: www.mapoma.es/marabana/

Curaçao KLM Curaçao Marathon Nov Kees van Muiswinkel E: kees@curacaomarathon.com W: www.curacaomarathon.com fb: facebook.com/klmcuracaomarathon

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DPR of Korea Mangyongdae Prize Int’l Marathon Apr Jong Song Ok E: prk@star-co.net.kp W: www.pyongyangmarathon.com

Ecuador Oct

La Ruta de las Iglesias Aug Samia Solah, Nina Solah E: samia@tventasec.com, nsolah@tventasec.com W: www.rutadelasiglesias.com fb: facebook.com/rutaiglesias

Egypt Egyptian Marathon Gasser Riad E: info@egyptianmarathon.net W: www.egyptianmarathon.net fb: on.fb.me/1bWykUW

Oct

Great Ethiopian Run 10km Nov Ermias Ayele E: ermias@ethiopianrun.org W: www.ethiopianrun.org fb: facebook.com/GreatEthiopianRun Hawassa Half Marathon Feb Ermias Ayele E: ermias@ethiopianrun.org W: www.ethiopianrun.org fb: facebook.com/GreatEthiopianRun

Falkland Islands

Denmark H.C. Andersen Marathon Torben Simonsen E: ts@hcamarathon.dk W: www.hcamarathon.dk fb: facebook.com/hcamarathon

Sep

Ethiopia

Czech Republic Pardubice Wine Half Marathon Apr Oldřich Bujnoch E: oldrichbujnoch@seznam.cz W: www. pardubickyvinarskypulmaraton.cz fb: on.fb.me/1HWsAYy

Ching-Cheng Wang E: tpe@mf.iaaf.org W: www.wanjinshi-marathon.com.tw fb: on.fb.me/1bWyj3d

Pharaonic 100km Nov Gasser Riad E: info@egyptianmarathon.net W: www.egyptianmarathon.net fb: facebook.com/egytpian.marathon

10K San José – Costa Rica Sep Guillermo Sáenz E: marathoncostarica@gmail.com W: www.marathoncostarica.com fb: on.fb.me/1bWykEg

Croatia Mar

Mar

Tallinna Maraton, Half & 10k Mati Lilliallik E: info@tallinnmarathon.ee W: www.tallinnamaraton.ee fb: facebook.com/TallinnaMaraton/

Côte d’Ivoire Dec

*Logicom Cyprus Marathon Stavros Kakourides E: run@cyprusmarathon.com W: www.cyprusmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ CyprusMarathonOfficial

Jan

Standard Chartered Mar Stanley Marathon Simon Fenton E: bank.info@sc.com W: www.sc.com/fk/events/marathon

Finland Helsinki City Marathon May Markku Haverinen E: maraton@sul.fi W: www.helsinkicitymarathon.fi fb: facebook.com/HelsinkiCityMarathon *Helsinki Half Marathon Jun Aki Nummela E: info@helsinkihalfmarathon.fi W: www.helsinkihalfmarathon.fi fb: facebook.com/helsinkihalfmarathon *Helsinki Marathon Aug Tapani Virtanen E: info@helsinkimarathon.com W: www.helsinkimarathon.fi Paavo Nurmi Marathon Aug Kari Ahonen E: info@paavonurmisports.fi W: www.paavonurmimarathon.fi fb: on.fb.me/1SlsUaQ

France French Riviera Marathon Nice-Cannes Nov Hugues Lelievre E: communication@azur-sport.org W: www.frenchrivieramarathon.com fb: on.fb.me/1bWymMt Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris Apr Edouard Cassignol E: parismarathon@aso.fr W: schneiderelectricparismarathon.com fb: facebook.com/parismarathon Paris St Germain en Laye – May La Course Bruno Boukobza E: bruno.boukobza@gmail.com W: www.parissaintgermainlacourse. com fb: on.fb.me/1vnXjoB Serge Vigot La Rochelle Int’l Marathon Nov Mauny Nicolas E: info@marathondelarochelle.com W: marathondelarochelle.com fb: facebook.com/marathonLR

St Denis Half Marathon – La Voie Royale Thierry Vernay / Antonio Agostinho E: info@wanago.com W: www.lavoieroyale.fr fb: facebook.com/semimarathon. saintdenis/

Oct

FYR Macedonia *First Postal Marathon Vlatko Atanasoski E: contact@postalmarathon.com W: www.postalmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/postalmarathon

Oct

Wizz Air Skopje Marathon May Kire Sinadinovski E: kire@skopskimaraton.com.mk W: www.skopjemarathon.com fb: facebook.com/skopskimaraton

Georgia The Great Batumi Night Race Apr Peter Gottwald E: info@batumi-marathon.com W: batumi-marathon.com HeidelbergCement TbilisiHalfMarathon Peter Gottwald E: info@tbilisimarathon.ge W: www.tbilisimarathon.ge fb: facebook.com/Tbilisimarathon

Sep

Germany BMW Berlin-Marathon Sep Mark Milde W: www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/berlinmarathon Generali Berlin Half Marathon Apr Mark Milde W: www.berliner-halbmarathon.de fb: facebook.com/sccevents RheinEnergieMarathon Cologne Markus Frisch E: info@koeln-marathon.de W: www.cologne-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/koelnmarathon

Oct

METRO Marathon Düsseldorf Apr Jan Winschermann E: info@rhein-marathon.de W: www.metro-marathon.de fb: bit.ly/2mIOkT2 Mainova Frankfurt Marathon Oct Jo Schindler E: mail@frankfurt-marathon.com W: www.frankfurt-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/ffmmarathon hella hamburg halbmarathon Jul Karsten Schölermann E: info@hamburg-halbmarathon.de W: www.hamburg-halbmarathon.de fb: facebook.com/ events/1444667878934142/ Haspa Marathon Hamburg Apr E: service@marathonhamburg.de W: www.haspa-marathon-hamburg.de fb: facebook.com/ haspamarathonhamburg HAJ Hannover Marathon Apr Stefanie Eichel E: kontakt@marathon-hannover.de W: www.marathon-hannover.de fb: facebook.com/MarathonHannover Generali Munich Marathon Gernot Weigl E: info@muenchenmarathon.de W: www.muenchenmarathon.de fb: facebook.com/ generalimuenchenmarathon Volksbank-Münster-Marathon Michael Brinkmann E: info@volksbank-muenstermarathon.de W: www.volksbank-muenstermarathon.de fb: on.fb.me/1bWylIv

Oct

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iWelt Marathon Wuerzburg May Guenter Herrmann E: g.herrmann@wuerzburgmarathon.de W: www.wuerzburg-marathon.de fb: facebook.com/Wuerzburg.Marathon

Great Britain Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon Claire O’Neill E: elaine.riddell@ belfastcitymarathon.org W: www.belfastcitymarathon.com fb: on.fb.me/1bWynjv

May

*Bournemouth Marathon Festival Oct Neil Kilgour E: Freya@gsi-events.com W: www.bournemouthmarathon.com fb: on.fb.me/WWhtwp Cardiff Half Marathon Steve Brace E: cardiffhalfmarathon@ run4wales.org W: www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk fb: facebook.com/Cardiffhalf Edinburgh Marathon Festival Neil Kilgour E: info@gsi-events.com W: www.edinburghmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ EdinburghMarathonFestival

Oct

*Nafplio Marathon Mar Evangelos Papapostolou E: racedirector@nafpliomarathon.gr W: www.nafpliomarathon.gr fb: on.fb.me/1DXeYsT *Rhodes Marathon Apr Nikolaos Polias E: segasdod@gmail.com, rodiga@otenet.gr W: www.rhodesmarathon.gr fb: facebook.com/roads2rhodes Int’l Thessaloniki Night Half Marathon Drosos Christopoulos E: info@thesshalfmarathon.org W: www.thesshalfmarathon.org fb: on.fb.me/1bWynjE

Greenland Polar Circle Marathon Oct Lars Fyhr E: lf@albatros-adventure.com W: www.polar-circle-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/polarcirclemarathon/

Guam May

United Airlines Guam Marathon Apr Ben Ferguson E: info@unitedguammarathon.com W: www.unitedguammarathon.com fb: https://facebook.com/ unitedguammarathon/

Hong Kong, China

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running Sep Malcolm Sutherland E: info@lochnessmarathon.com W: www.lochnessmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/lochnessmarathon Milton Keynes Marathon & Half May Andrew Hully E: run@miltonkeynesmarathon.co.uk W: www.mkmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ MiltonKeynesMarathon *Scottish Half Marathon & 10K Sep Neil Kilgour E: Freya@gsi-events.com W: www.scottishhalfmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ScottishHalfMarathon JCP Swansea Half Marathon Jun David Martin-Jewell E: david@frontrunnerevents.co.uk W: swanseahalfmarathon.co.uk fb: facebook.com/SwanseaHalf

Gammon China Coast Marathon & Half David Smith E: chinacoast@avohk.org W: www.avohk.org Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon William Ko E: hkmarathon@hkaaa.com W: www.hkmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/hkmarathon Mizuno Hong Kong Half-Marathon Championships Alan Wong Kim Lun E: inquiry@hkaaa.com W: www.hkaaa.com fb: facebook.com/ilovehkaaa

Jan

Dec

Hungary Mar

Int’l Marathon Alexander the Great Apr Drosos Christopoulos E: info@atgm.gr, info@ alexanderthegreatmarathon.org W: www.alexanderthegreatmarathon.org fb: on.fb.me/1bWylYY Athens Marathon The Authentic Nov Evangelos Papapostolou E: info@athensauthenticmarathon.gr W: www.athensauthenticmarathon.gr fb: facebook.com/ athensclassicmarathon *Crete Marathon Apr Evangelos Papapostolou E: racedirector@crete-marathon.gr W: www.crete-marathon.gr fb: facebook.com/cretemarathon *Mykonos Run Sep Christina Nikolopoulou E: outloudeventservices@yahoo.gr W: www.mykonosrun.com

Jan

UNICEF Charity Run Half Marathon & 10km Nov Lando Cheung E: lando.cheung@unicef.org.hk W: run.unicef.org.hk fb: facebook.com/runforchildren

Greece Athens Half Marathon Evangelos Papapostolou E: info@athinahalfmarathon.gr W: www.athinahalfmarathon.gr fb: bit.ly/2bvGYfV

Oct

Telekom Vivicittá Spring Half Marathon Apr Árpád Kocsis E: registration@ budapestmarathon.com W: springhalfmarathon.runinbudapest. com fb: facebook.com/runinbudapest/ Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon Sep Árpád Kocsis E: registration@ budapestmarathon.com W: halfmarathon.runinbudapest.com fb: facebook.com/runinbudapest/ SPAR Budapest Marathon Festival Árpád Kocsis E: registration@ budapestmarathon.com W: marathon.runinbudapest.com fb: facebook.com/runinbudapest/

Oct

Iceland Suzuki Midnight Sun Run Hrefna Hlín Sveinbjörnsdóttir E: marathon@marathon.is W: marathon.is/midnight-run fb: facebook.com/midnightrunis

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Jun

Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon Aug Jóna Hildur Bjarnadóttir E: marathon@marathon.is W: marathon.is/reykjavik-marathon fb: facebook.com/Reykjavikurmarathon

India Bengaluru Midnight Marathon Dec Gul Mohamed Akbar E: gul@bangaloretalkies.co W: midnightmarathon.in fb: facebook.com/midnightmarathon.in Shriram Properties Bengaluru Oct Marathon Nagaraj Adiga E: adiga@nebsports.in W: www.bengalurumarathon.in fb: facebook.com/marathonbengaluru/ TCS World 10K Bengaluru Hugh Jones E: tcsworld10K@procam.in W: tcsworld10k.procamrunning.in fb: facebook.com/tcsw10k Airtel Delhi Half Marathon Hugh Jones E: adhm@procam.in, arati@procam.in W: adhm.procamrunning.in fb: facebook.com/runadhm?fref=ts Goa River Marathon Nitin Bandekar E: nbandekar@nrbgroup.biz W: www.goarivermarathon.com fb: facebook.com/goarivermarathon AU Bank Jaipur Marathon Mukesh Mishra E: jaipurmarathon@gmail.com W: www.marathonjaipur.com fb: facebook.com/jaipurmarathon/ *Tata Steel Kolkata 25k Hugh Jones E: tsk25@procam.in, aimssec@aol.com W: www.tsk25.procamrunning.in fb: facebook.com/TSKolkata25

May

Oct

Indonesia Maybank Bali Marathon Wahyu Rizky E: info@balimarathon.com W: www.balimarathon.com fb: facebook.com/BaliMarathon

Sep

Borobudur Marathon Nov Andreas Kansil E: andreas@pandarasports.com W: borobudurmarathon.co.id fb: facebook.com/ BorobudurMarathon2018/ Jakarta Marathon Edi Purnomo E: edi@inspirogroup.co.id W: www.thejakartamarathon.com fb: facebook.com/TheJKTMarathon

Oct

Iraq

Dec

Erbil Marathon Abdulsattar Younus E: erbilmarathon@yahoo.com W: www.erbilmarathon.org fb: on.fb.me/JifjR5

Oct

Ireland Feb

Dec

*IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Feb Marathon Nagraj Adiga E: contact@nebsports.in W: www.kolkatafullmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/kolkatafullmarathon/ Ladakh Marathon & Ultra Chewang Motup Goba E: info@ladakhmarathon.com W: www.ladakhmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ladakhmarathon

MG Vadodara Int’l Marathon Jan Sameer Khera E: samkhera@gmail.com W: www.vadodaramarathon.com fb: facebook.com/VadodaraMarathon

Sep

Tata Mumbai Marathon Jan Hugh Jones E: tatamumbaimarathon@ procam.in, arati@procam.in W: tatamumbaimarathon. procamrunning.in fb: facebook.com/TataMumMarathon/ *IDBI Federal Life Insurance Mumbai Sep Half Marathon Nagaraj Adiga E: contact@nebsports.in W: www.mumbaihalfmarathon.com IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Feb Marathon Nagaraj Adiga E: adiga@nebsports.in W: www.newdelhimarathon.com fb: facebook.com/newdelhimarathon/

Cork City Marathon Jun Jim O’Donovan E: info@corkcitymarathon.ie W: www.corkcitymarathon.ie fb: facebook.com/corkcitymarathon/ SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Oct Jim Aughney E: office@dublinmarathon.ie W: www.sseairtricitydublinmarathon.ie fb: facebook.com/dublinmarathon Longford Marathon Aug Fr Ciaran McGovern E: info@longfordmarathon.com W: www.longfordmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/longfordmarathon Waterford Viking Marathon Jun Joe Cawley E: info@waterfordvikingmarathon. com W: www.waterfordvikingmarathon.com fb: on.fb.me/1HWuFDI World Marathon Challenge Jan Richard Donovan E: rd@worldmarathonchallenge.com W: www.worldmarathonchallenge.com

Israel Eilat Full Desert Marathon Nov Ofer Padan E: ofer@marathonisrael.co.il W: www.desertrun.co.il fb: facebook.com/desertrun.co.il/ Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Jerusalem Marathon, Half & 10k Simon Avraham E: JEM@target-market.co.il W: www.jerusalem-marathon.com fb: on.fb.me/WCyXOj

Mar

PNB MetLife Satara Hill Sep Half Marathon Dr Devdutta Deo E: runsatara@shhm.co.in W: www.shhm.co.in fb: facebook.com/SataraHillMarathon

Tel Aviv Samsung Marathon Ofer Shytrit “Kapaim” E: marathon@kapaim.co.il W: www.tlvmarathon.co.il fb: facebook.com/TelAvivMarathon

*Tarblazer 21.1 S. Shashidhar E: shashi@sportman.in W: www.sportman.in/tarblazer/ fb: facebook.com/hellosportman/

Sea of Galilee Tiberias Marathon Jan Doron Amir E: dorona88@gmail.com W: www.tiberiasmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/TiberiasMarathonIL

Jun

Feb

Italy Dogi’s Half Marathon Apr Michele Stellon E: info@dogishalfmarathon.it W: www.dogishalfmarathon.it fb: facebook.com/dogishalfmarathon/ Firenze Marathon Nov Giancarlo Romiti E: staff@firenzemarathon.it W: www.firenzemarathon.it fb: on.fb.me/1lpsOz8 Gensan Giulietta & Romeo Half Feb Marathon Stefano Stanzial E: matteo@veronamarathon.it W: www.giuliettaeromeohalfmarathon.it fb: facebook.com/veronamarathon SPORTWAY Lake Maggiore Marathon Nov Paolo Ottone E: LMM@pro-motion.it W: www.lagomaggioremarathon.com fb: facebook.com/lagomaggiore. marathon AUDIREVI Lake Maggiore Half Marathon & 10K Apr Paolo Ottone E: LMHM@pro-motion.it W: www.LMHM.it fb: facebook.com/lagomaggiore. marathon EA7 Emporio Armani Milano Marathon Apr Andrea Trabuio E: info@milanomarathon.it W: www.milanomarathon.it fb: facebook.com/MilanoMarathon Moonlight Half Marathon Piero Rosa Salva E: info@venicemarathon.it W: www.moonlighthalfmarathon.it fb: on.fb.me/1zhSboz *Napoli City Half Marathon Carlo Capalbo E: info@napolirunning.com W: www.napolirunning.com fb: facebook.com/napolirunning

May

Feb

Padova Marathon Apr Leopoldo Destro E: info@padovamarathon.com W: www.padovamarathon.com fb: bit.ly/2h0vdjZ PisaMarathon Andrea Maggini E: info@1063ad.it W: www.maratonadipisa.com fb: facebook.com/PisaMarathon

Dec

Ravenna Marathon – City of Art Nov Stefano Righini E: info@maratonadiravenna.com W: www.maratonadiravenna.com fb: facebook.com/maratonadiravenna/ Maratona di Roma Apr Enrico Castrucci E: info@maratonadiroma.it W: www.maratonadiroma.it fb: facebook.com/maratonadiroma Telesia City Trophy Int’l Road Race 10k Viscusi Diego E: info@trofeotelesia.it W: www.trofeotelesia.it fb: facebook.com/trofeotelese

Jun

*Telesia Half Marathon Oct Diego Viscusi E: info@telesiahalfmarathon.it W: www.telesiahalfmarathon.it fb: facebook.com/telesiahalfmarathon/ Trento Half Marathon Oct Ferruccio Demadonna E: demadonna@inwind.it W: www.trentorunningfestival.it fb: facebook.com/trentorunningfestival

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15a Treviso Marathon Mar Mauro Miani E: info@trevisomarathon.com W: www.trevisomarathon.com fb: facebook.com/MaratonaDiTreviso Trieste Running Festival May Fabio Carini E: info@miramarun.it W: www.triesterunningfestival.com fb: facebook.com/triesterunningfestival Torino Half Marathon Oct Simone Oneglio E: registration@teamarathon.it W: www.teamarathon.it fb: facebook.com/TeamMarathonTorino Maratona di Torino Nov Simone Oneglio E: registration@teamarathon.it W: www.teamarathon.it fb: facebook.com/TeamMarathonTorino Maratonina Città di Udine Paolo Bordon E: info@maratoninadiudine.it W: www.maratoninadiudine.it fb: facebook.com/ asdmaratoninaudinese

Sep

Maratona di San Valentino Feb Marcello Vettese E: info@maratonadisanvalentino.it W: www.maratonadisanvalentino.it fb: facebook.com/maratona. disanvalentino Venicemarathon Piero Rosa Salva E: info@venicemarathon.it W: www.venicemarathon.it fb: facebook.com/ ASDVenicemarathon?fref=ts

Oct

Verona Marathon Nov Stefano Stanzial E: stefano@veronamarathon.it W: www.veronamarathon.it fb: facebook.com/veronamarathon

Jamaica Reggae Marathon, Half & 10K Alfred Francis E: racedirector@ reggaemarathon.com W: www.reggaemarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ReggaeMarathon

Dec

Japan Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon Mr Megumi Furuichi E: furuichi-m@mainichi.co.jp Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon Hiroshige Nakata E: jigyoubu@pearl.ocn.ne.jp W: www.lakebiwa-marathon.com

Feb

Mar

Fukuoka Int’l Open Marathon Dec Championship Takanori Saito E: fukuoka_marathon@yahoo.co.jp W: www.fukuoka-marathon.com/en/ index.html Gifu Half Marathon Apr Tetsuya “Teddy” Okamura E: okamura.chunichi@biz.nifty.jp W: www.gifu-marathon.jp fb: facebook.com/gifu.marathon Hokkaido Marathon Aug Konosuke Matsushima E: k-matsu@hokkaido-np.co.jp W: www.hokkaido-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/hokkaidomarathon Kagawa Marugame Int’l Half Feb Marathon Masaharu Kaji E: marugame-half@aroma.ocn.ne.jp W: www.km-half.com fb: bit.ly/2mrsm5x

*Kanazawa Marathon Oct Yukiyoshi Yamano E: marathon@city.kanazawa.lg.jp W: www.kanazawa-marathon.jp fb: facebook.com/kanazawa.marathon. soshiki *Kitakyushu Marathon Junichi Obase E: toiawase@kitakyushumarathon.jp W: kitakyushu-marathon.jp fb: on.fb.me/VyPKjJ

Feb

Kobe Marathon Nov Hisashi Yamane E: kobemarathon1@pearl.ocn.ne.jp W: www.kobe-marathon.net fb: facebook.com/Kobe.Marathon. Office

Tokushima Marathon Mar Kamon Iizumi E: hashiru_ahoo@circus.ocn.ne.jp W: www.tokushima-marathon.jp fb: facebook.com/tokushima.marathon

Incheon Songdo Int’l Marathon SooHong Woo E: road42195@naver.com W: www.songdorun.com fb: bit.ly/2jeEoTY

Tokyo Marathon Tad Hayano E: tm2018@or.knt.co.jp W: www.marathon.tokyo/en/ fb: facebook.com/tokyo42195.org

Incheon Int’l Half Marathon Jaeyoung Kwak E: tingi@naver.com W: www.incheonmarathon.co.kr

Mar

*Toyama Marathon Oct Takakazu Ishii E: tm-info@toyamamarathon.com W: www.toyamamarathon.com/entry/ oversea.html fb: bit.ly/2qjEk6i

Jordan

Kochi Ryoma Marathon Feb Masanao Ozaki E: ryomamarathon@ken.kochi.lg.jp W: ryoma-marathon.jp

Samsung Amman Int’l Marathon Lina El Kurd E: l.kurd@runjordan.com W: www.runjordan.com fb: on.fb.me/1f9ilRz

Kyoto Marathon Feb Masayoshi Sakoda E: isono@runners.co.jp W: www.kyoto-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/kyoto.marathon.2018

Ayla Red Sea Half Marathon Lina El Kurd E: l.kurd@runjordan.com W: www.runjordan.com fb: on.fb.me/1f9ilRz

Mount Fuji Marathon Nov Nikkan Sports Press E: m.koike@sports-info.co.jp W: fujisan-marathon.jp fb: facebook.com/fujisanmarathon

LG Dead Sea Ultra Marathon Apr Lina El Kurd E: l.kurd@runjordan.com W: www.runjordan.com fb: on.fb.me/1f9ilRz

Nagano Marathon Apr Shinichi Maejima E: info@naganomarathon.gr.jp W: www.naganomarathon.gr.jp fb: facebook.com/naganomarathon

Petra Desert Marathon Sep Lars Fyhr E: lf@albatros-adventure.com W: www.petra-desert-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/petramarathon

Nagoya Women’s Marathon Mar Tetsuya “Teddy” Okamura E: okamura.chunichi@biz.nifty.jp W: womens-marathon.nagoya fb: facebook.com/nagoya.womens. marathon Nara Marathon Shogo Arai E: athletic@nara-marathon.jp W: www.nara-marathon.jp fb: facebook.com/naramarathon.jp Ohme-Hochi 30km Road Race & 10km Daijiro Asahara E: info@ohme-marathon. sakura.ne.jp W: www.ohme-marathon.jp fb: facebook.com/ohme.marathon

Kazakhstan

Astana Marathon Gauhar Bramley-Fenton E: info@astana42k.com W: www.astana42k.com

Feb

Standard Chartered Oct Nairobi Marathon Dennis Sitieney E: Dennis.Sitieney@sc.com W: www.nairobimarathon.com fb: facebook.com/StandardCharteredKE

Sep

Kenya

Jan

Korea Oct

Jun

KIX Senshu Int’l Marathon Feb Shinroku Sakaguchi E: jimukyoku@senshu-marathon.jp W: www.senshu-marathon.jp

Gunsan Saemangeum Int’l Marathon, 10km & 5km Apr Kim Ok Sun E: sn1976@korea.kr, sn1976@hanmail.net W: www.smgmara.com Gyeonggi Int’l Half Marathon We Jang Ryang E: artwjr@empas.com W: www.ggimarathon.com

Feb

JTBC Seoul Marathon Nov E: marathon@joins.com W: marathon.joins.com fb: facebook.com/marathon.joins

Gulf Bank 642 Marathon Nov Ahmed Almajed E: cs@pro-vision.com W: www.gulfbank642marathon.com fb: facebook.com/GB642/

Latvia Lattelecom Riga Marathon Aigars Nords E: marathon@necom.lv W: lattelecomrigamarathon.lv fb: facebook.com/ LattelecomRigaMarathon

Oct

In-Cheol Lee E: marathon@donga.com W: marathon.donga.com/gyeongju.html

Standard Chartered KL Marathon Jun Rainer Biemans E: rainer.biemans@dirigo.com.my W: www.kl-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/SCKLmarathon *Kuching Marathon Aug Liew Tang Chieh E: kchmarathon@gmail.com W: www.marathonkuching.com fb: on.fb.me/1OhT46J Penang Bridge Int’l Marathon Nov Law Heng Kiang E: info@penangmarathon.gov.my W: www.penangmarathon.gov.my fb: facebook.com/ penangbridgemarathon

Maldives Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race Aug Mirshan Hassan E: mirshan@dhiraagu.com.mv W: www.dmrr.mv

Malta Malta Int’l Challenge Marathon Nov Barry M. Whitmore E: bmw120348@gmail.com W: www.maltachallengemarathon.com

Mauritius

May

Mauritius Marathon Jul Jean Marie Grall E: eventsip@gmail.com W: www.mauritiusmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/mauritiusmarathon/

Lebanon

Mexico

BLOM BANK Beirut Marathon Nov Mr. Wissam Terro E: wissam.terro@ beirutmarathon.org W: www.beirutmarathon.org fb: facebook.com/beirutmarathon

Lithuania Citadele Kaunas Marathon Algirdas Pukis E: info@kmk.lt W: www.kaunasmarathon.lt fb: facebook.com/KaunoMaratonas Danske Bank Vilnius Marathon Darius Valavicius E: info@vilniausmaratonas.lt W: www.vilniusmarathon.lt fb: facebook.com/vilniusmarathon

Jun

Sep

Luxembourg ING Route du Vin Half Marathon Frédéric Kimmlingen E: routeduvin.info@fla.lu W: www.ingrouteduvin.lu

Sep

Macao Galaxy Entertainment Int’l Marathon José Tavares E: sport@macau.ctm.net W: www.macaumarathon.com

Maratón Aguascalientes Oct Jose Luis Trujillo Alcala E: maratonaguascalientes@ hotmail.com W: www.maratonaguascalientes.com.mx fb: facebook.com/ maratonaguascalientes *Medio Maraton de la Mar Mujer Cancun Carly Casarrubias E: carly@masaccion.com.mx W: www.cancun-half-marathon.com/ es/cancun.html *Maratón “Las Batallas de Celaya” Apr Fernando Gabriel García Carrillo E: fgarcia@fecodi.com.mx W: www.maratoncelaya.com fb: facebook.com/MaratonCelaya 21k Coahuila Arq. Dora Maria Galindo Ramos E: coahuila21k@hotmail.com W: www.21kcoahuila.org Maratón Int’l de Culiacán Tomás Villa Velázquez Santillanes E: eldsin@hotmail.com W: maratonculiacan.org fb: on.fb.me/1zhRUC4

Dec

Madagascar *Madagascar Marathon & Half Jun Thom Gilligan E: info@marathontours.com W: www.madagascarmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ MadagascarMarathon Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Jun

Jan

Carrera del Día Del Padre Jun Medio Maratón Adriana Corach E: corach@ corredoresdelbosquedetlalpan. com.mx W: www.corredoresdelbosquedetlalpan. com.mx fb: bit.ly/2cEPAVs Gran Maraton Pacifico Dec Karla Angelica Camacho Guzman E: paisajismo_karlac@hotmail.com W: www.maraton.org fb: facebook.com/gran.maratonpacifico Medio Maratón Atlas de Guadalajara

Malaysia

Dong-A Ilbo Gyeongju Int’l Marathon

Mar

Macau, China

Daegu Int’l Marathon Apr TaeKyu Kang E: ktk1203@gmail.com W: marathon.daegusports.or.kr fb: facebook.com/daegumarathon

Saitama Int’l Marathon Dec Hiroki Sugiyama E: info@saitama-internationalmarathon.com W: saitama-international-marathon.jp Lake Saroma 100km Ultra Marathon Jiro Hashimoto E: saroma@runners.co.jp W: saromanblue.jp/index.shtml fb: facebook.com/saroma100km

Dec

Almaty Marathon Apr Saltanat Kazybayeva E: saltanat@almaty-marathon.kz W: www.almaty-marathon.kz fb: facebook.com/almatymarathon

Chosunilbo Chuncheon Int’l Marathon Hyungsuk Kim E: marathon@chosun.com W: marathon.chosun.com fb: facebook.com/marathonchosun

Mar

Kuwait

Dec

Osaka Marathon Nov Mr. Kazuhiro Kawachi E: kawachi@osaka-marathon.com W: www.osaka-marathon.com/ index_en.html fb: on.fb.me/IR9M2y Osaka Women’s Marathon Yasuhiro Yamada E: y-yamada@ktv.co.jp W: www.osaka-marathon.jp fb: facebook.com/ osakawomensmarathon/

Oct

Seoul Marathon Inchul Lee E: joong4n2@donga.com W: www.seoul-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/dongamarathon

Oct

Borneo Marathon Apr Datuk Dr Heng Aik Cheng E: 1234heng@gmail.com W: www.borneomarathon.com fb: facebook.com/borneomarathon

Sep

Saúl Figueroa E: medio.maraton@ atlascolomos.com.mx W: www.mediomaraton.atlas.com.mx fb: facebook.com/AtlasMedioMaraton/

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Maraton Guadalajara Nov Elena Aguilar Fuentes E: elena.aguilar@ comudeguadalajara.gob.mx W: www.maratonguadalajara.org fb: facebook.com/MaratonGDL 21k Guadalajara Electrolit Feb Elena Aguilar Fuentes E: elena.aguilar@ comudeguadalajara.gob.mx W: medio.maratonguadalajara.org fb: https://facebook.com/MaratonGDL Maraton Int’l de Juarez Oct Federico Mendoza E: fmendoza@maratondejuarez.com W: www.marathondejuarez.com Maratón Int’l Lala María Luisa Marroquín E: marialuisa.marroquin@ ucialsa.com.mx W: www.maratonlala.org fb: on.fb.me/1f9fPdX Maratón León Dr. Antonio Eugenio Rivera Cisneros E: antonio.rivera@ comudeleon.gob.mx W: www.maratonleon.mx fb: facebook.com/MaratonLeonMX/ Merida Marathon Pablo Suinaga Sainz E: psuinaga@asdeporte.com W: www.merida.gob.mx

Mar

Sep

Jan

Maratón de la Ciudad de México Telcel Aug Javier Carvallo Chinchilla E: contacto@maratoncdmx.com W: www.maratoncdmx.com fb: facebook.com/MaratonCdMx Maratón Powerade Monterrey Edilberto González Serna E: edilbertogonzalez. accnl@gmail.com W: www.maratonmonterrey.com fb: facebook.com/Maratonmty

Dec

21km Nuevo Leon Nov Luciano Ramirez Gallardo E: atletismonuevoleon@gmail.com W: www.asociaciondeatletismonl.com fb: facebook.com/21knl BMW Tangamanga Int’l Marathon Jun Jaime Eduardo Morales Reyes E: maratontangamanga@gmail.com W: www.maratontangamanga.com fb: facebook.com/maratontangamanga *Medio Maratón Int’l TlajomulcoSep Cajititlán Lic. Luis Antonio Sánchez Guzmán E: jorge@tim3.com.mx W: medio-maraton.tlajomulco.gob.mx fb: facebook.com/ mediomaratontlajomulco Medio Maraton Turistico Riviera Nayarit Nov Arturo García Ruiz Velasco E: arturo@conserviexpress.com W: www.mediomaratonrivieranayarit. com fb: on.fb.me/Jic0Js

Moldova *Chisinau Int’l Marathon Dmitri Voloshin E: info@marathon.md W: www.marathon.md fb: facebook.com/ chisinaumarathon/?fref=ts

Sep

Oct

New Zealand ASB Auckland Marathon Oct Bec Williams E: aucklandmarathon@ironman.com W: www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz fb: facebook.com/aucklandmarathon

Grand Marathon Int’l de Casablanca

Okpekpe Int’l 10km Road Race Zakari Amodu E: mike@pamodzi-ng.com W: www.okpekperoadrace.com fb: facebook.com/okpekperoadrace

Oct

Said Ibrahimi Moulay Skali E: contact@casablancamarathon.com, m.skali@ casablanca-marathon.com W: www.casablanca-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/casablanca.marathon RAHAL Mémorial Casablanca Abdelwahed Rahal E: info@2cras.com W: www.running.ma fb: facebook.com/marrakech10km

May

20km & 10km Int’l de Marrakech Rachid Ben Meziane E: info@2cras.com W: www.running.ma fb: facebook.com/ marrakech10km/?fref=ts

Oct

Marathon & Semi Int’l Jan de Marrakech Mohamed Knidiri E: marathonmarrakech@gmail.com W: www.marathon-marrakech.com fb: facebook.com/marathon2marrakech

Myanmar Bagan Temple Marathon Nov Rune Nortoft E: rn@albatros-adventure.com W: www.bagan-temple-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/ bagantemplemarathon Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Netherlands TCS Amsterdam Marathon Oct Cees Pronk E: info@tcsamsterdammarathon.nl W: www.tcsamsterdammarathon.nl fb: facebook.com/ TCSAmsterdamMarathon Dam tot Damloop Jan Willem Mijderwijk E: info@lechampion.nl W: www.damloop.nl fb: facebook.com/damtotdamloop

Sep

May

North Pole North Pole Marathon Apr Richard Donovan E: rd@npmarathon.com W: www.npmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/npmarathon

Northern Mariana Islands Saipan Marathon Edward D. Diaz E: ediaz@mymarianas.com W: mymarianas.com

Enschede Marathon Apr Sandra Melief E: info@enschedemarathon.nl W: www.enschedemarathon.nl fb: nl-nl.facebook.com/ EnschedeMarathon May

NN Marathon Rotterdam Apr Mario J Kadiks E: info@marathonrotterdam.nl W: www.nnmarathonrotterdam.org/ home fb: facebook.com/MarathonRdam

Int’l Asunción Half Marathon May Marcelo Ithurralde E: marcelo@runningtime.org W: www.paraguaymarathonclub.org fb: facebook.com/ ParaguayMarathonClub

Peru

Mar

Norway Fjordkraft Bergen City Marathon Apr Janne Jensen E: post@bergencitymarathon.no W: www.bergencitymarathon.no fb: facebook.com/BergenCityMarathon/

Maratón movistar Lima42k Andreas Müller E: info@zmpromociones.org W: www.lima42k.com fb: facebook.com/maratonlima42k/

May

Peru Runners – Lima Half Marathon Aug Gonzalo Rodriguez Larrain de Lavalle E: alejandra@perurunners.com W: www.perurunners.com fb: facebook.com/mediamaratondelima/

Philippines National MILO Marathon Rio de la Cruz E: Rio.delacruz316@gmail.com W: www.runrio.com fb: on.fb.me/18FmfR5 Milo Marathon Finals Race Rio de la Cruz E: Rio.delacruz316@gmail.com W: www.runrio.com fb: on.fb.me/18FmfR5

Jul

Dec

Poland

Knarvikmila – The Great Fjord Run Aug Eddie Ebbesvik E: eddie@knarvikmila.no W: www.knarvikmila.no fb: facebook.com/KnarvikMila/ Midnight Sun Marathon Nils I. Haetta E: info@msm.no W: www.msm.no fb: on.fb.me/18FhPtw

PZU Cracovia Marathon Apr Krzysztof Kowal E: strona@zis.krakow.pl W: www.pzucracoviamaraton.pl fb: facebook.com/CracoviaMaraton

BMW Oslo Marathon Edwin Ingebrigtsen E: edwin@skvidar.no W: www.oslomaraton.no/en fb: facebook.com/oslomaraton

Jun

Sep

May

ONICO Gdynia Half Marathon Mar Michal Drelich E: biuro@sportevolution.pl W: www.gdyniapolmaraton.pl fb: facebook.com/gdyniapolmaraton

3-Sjøersløpet Nov Johannes Økland E: lop@gti-friidrett.no W: www.3sjoers.no fb: facebook.com/3sjoers

DOZ Marathon Łódź Apr Michal Drelich E: michal@sportevolution.pl W: www.lodzmaraton.pl fb: facebook.com/lodzmaraton

Stavanger Marathon Aug Johannes Økland E: lop@gti-friidrett.no W: www.stavangermarathon.no fb: facebook.com/StavangerMarathon/

Pila Int’l Half Marathon Henryk Paskal E: info@pila.halfmarathon.pl W: www.pila.halfmarathon.pl fb: facebook.com/polmaraton.pila

Al Mouj Muscat Marathon Jan Salma Al Hashmi E: salma@omansail.com W: muscatmarathon.om fb: facebook.com/MuscatMarathon/

Panama Panama Int’l Marathon Nov Rodrigo Espinosa E: rodriespinosa@gmail.com W: www.corredoresdelistmo.com fb: on.fb.me/19tYlKX Gatorade Panama Int’l Half Marathon Elmer Ortiz Nunez E: panamarunners@gmail.com W: www.panamahalfmarathon.com fb: on.fb.me/1zQ4212

Jul

Paraguay Int’l Asunción Marathon Aug Myrta Doldan Roman E: pmc.paraguay@gmail.com W: www.pmcpy.org fb: facebook.com/PyMarathonClub

PKO Poznań Marathon Lukasz Miadziolko E: info@marathon.poznan.pl W: www.marathon.poznan.pl fb: facebook.com/PoznanMaraton

PZU Warsaw Marathon Marek Tronina E: info@warsawmarathon.com W: www.warsawmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/WarsawMarathon

PKO Wroclaw Maraton Sep Wojciech Gestwa E: biuro@wroclawmaraton.pl W: www.wroclawmaraton.pl fb: facebook.com/maraton.wroclawski PKO Wroclaw Night Half Marathon Jun Wojciech Gestwa E: wojciech.gestwa@mcs.wroc. pl, biuro@wroclawmaraton.pl W: pol.wroclawmaraton.pl fb: facebook.com/maraton.wroclawski

Portugal Discoveries Half Marathon Dec António Campos E: geral@xistarca.pt W: www.discoverieshalfmarathon.com fb: bit.ly/2oReipd Funchal Marathon Mario Machado E: geral@atletismomadeira.pt W: www.madeiramarathon.com

Jan

EDP Lisbon Marathon | Half Marathon of Portugal Oct Carlos Moya E: geral@maratonaportugal.com W: www.maratonaclubedeportugal.com fb: bit.ly/2r4XDPW EDP Lisbon Half Marathon Mar Carlos Moya E: geral@maratonaportugal.com W: www.meiamaratonadelisboa.com fb: facebook.com/MeiaMaratonaLisboa Lisbon Eco Marathon May Luis Sousa E: ls@honoris.pt W: www.lisbonmarathon.pt fb: facebook.com/LisbonECOMarathon Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Sep

Porto Half Marathon Sport Zone Sep Jorge Teixeira E: geral@runporto.com W: www.meiamaratonasportzone.com fb: on.fb.me/1bqbekL

Oct

Porto Marathon EDP Nov Jorge Teixeira E: geral@runporto.com W: www.maratonadoporto.com fb: on.fb.me/19tXqKC

Puerto Rico

PKO Poznań Half Marathon Apr Łukasz Miadziołko E: info@halfmarathon.poznan.pl W: www.halfmarathon.poznan.pl fb: facebook.com/PoznanMaraton Silesia Marathon Bohdan Witwicki E: info@silesiaproactive.pl W: www.silesiamarathon.pl/en/ fb: on.fb.me/18FdJS0

PZU Warsaw Half Marathon Mar Marek Tronina E: info@warsawmarathon.com W: www.warsawhalfmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/WarsawMarathon

El Corte Inglés São Silvestre de Lisboa Dec Hugo Miguel Ramos Sousa E: info@saosilvestredelisboa.com W: www.saosilvestredelisboa.com fb: facebook.com/saosilvestredelisboa

PKO Bialystok Halfmarathon Grzegorz Kuczynski E: fundacja@bialystokbiega.pl W: www.bialystokpolmaraton.pl fb: facebook.com/bialystokbiega

Oman

Marathon Eindhoven Oct Edgar de Veer E: info@marathoneindhoven.nl W: www.marathoneindhoven.nl fb: facebook.com/marathon.eindhoven

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Nigeria

Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Semi Marathon Int’l de Laayoune Nov Mr. Abdellah Jeddad E: ajeddad@gmail.com W: www.running.ma

Leiden Marathon Tjeerd Scheffer E: info@marathon.nl W: www.marathon.nl fb: facebook.com/Leidenmarathon

Montenegro Podgorica Marathon Milan Madžgalj E: maraton@t-com.me W: www.maraton.co.me fb: on.fb.me/1Sh24z2

Morocco *Marathon Vert D’Agadir Apr Rachid Ben Meziane E: info@2cras.com W: www.agadirmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ MarathonAgadir/?fref=ts

Oct

Sep

ORLEN Warsaw Marathon Apr Marcin Fudalej E: marcin.fudalej@orlenmarathon.pl W: www.orlenmarathon.pl fb: facebook.com/ORLENMarathon

World’s Best 10k Race Rafael B. Acosta Rosario E: rafael.acosta@wb10k.com W: www.wb10k.com fb: on.fb.me/1f9fJTB

Feb

Republic of South Africa The Big Five Marathon Rune Nortoft E: rn@albatros-adventure.com W: www.big-five-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/bigfivemarathon Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Janet Welham E: running@capetownmarathon. com, janet@saige.co.za W: www.capetownmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/CTMarathon

Jun

Sep

Comrades Marathon Jun Rowyn James E: rowyn@comrades.com W: www.comrades.com fb: facebook.com/ComradesMarathon

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27km for Freedom Kevin Lodge E: info@topevents.co.za W: www.27forfreedom.co.za fb: facebook.com/27FORFREEDOM Legends Marathon Meta Scott E: meta@legendsmarathon.co.za W: www.legendsmarathon.co.za fb: facebook.com/legendsmarathon

Feb

Sep

Mandela Day Marathon Aug Sbu Khuzwayo E: mm@umdm.gov.za W: www.mandelamarathon.co.za fb: facebook.com/mandeladay. marathon Maritzburg City Marathon John Hall E: rd@pmb42.co.za W: www.pmb42.co.za fb: facebook.com/pmb42

Feb

Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon Apr Carol Vosloo E: stefanie@twooceansmarathon. org.za W: www.twooceansmarathon.org.za fb: facebook.com/TwoOceansMarathon *Vaal River City Marathon Sep Steve Jackson E: Stevejackson.sj70@gmail.com W: www.vaalrivercitymarathon.com fb: bit.ly/2oRKHMt

Romania Brasov Int’l Marathon May Bogdan Antohe E: bogdan.antohe@smartatletic.ro W: www.maratonulbrasov.ro fb: facebook.com/maratonulbrasov/ Raiffeisen Bank Bucharest Marathon

Oct

Paolo Ottone E: info@abrc.ro W: www.bucharest-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/BucharestMarathon Volkswagen Bucharest Half Marathon

May

Paolo Ottone E: info@abrc.ro W: www.bucharest21km.com fb: facebook.com/Bucharest21km *UNIQA Asigurari Bucharest 10K Apr Paolo Ottone E: info@abrc.ro W: www.bucuresti10km.ro fb: facebook.com/Bucharest10km Wizz Air Cluj-Napoca Marathon Apr Horatiu Morar E: office@runnersclub.ro W: www.maraton-cluj.ro/en fb: bit.ly/2fUJuR1

Russia Golden Ring Ultra Trail 100 Jul Michael Dolgy E: info@goldenultra.ru W: www.goldenultra.ru fb: facebook.com/GoldenRingUltraTrail/ Course not measurable to AIMS standards

*Kazan Marathon Vadim Yangirov E: vadim@youngirov.ru W: www.kazanmarathon.org fb: facebook.com/kazanmarathon/

May

Absolute Moscow Marathon Sep Dmitry Tarasov E: tarasov@runc.run W: moscowmarathon.org fb: facebook.com/moscowmarathon

Moscow Half Marathon Dmitry Tarasov E: tarasov@runc.run W: moscowhalf.org fb: facebook.com/runcomrun/

May

SPB Half Marathon. The Northern Capital Aug Dmitry Tarasov E: tarasov@runc.run W: spbhalf.org fb: facebook.com/runcomrun/ *Rosa Run Half Marathon 777 Sergey Makeenkov E: info@rosarun.ru W: www.rosarun.ru/en

May

Siberian Int’l Marathon Aug Konstantin Podbelski E: tour@runsim.ru W: www.runsim.ru fb: on.fb.me/1lttnsK Siberian Ice Half Marathon Konstantin Podbelski E: tour@runsim.ru W: www.runsim.ru fb: on.fb.me/1zzM9nj

Jan

Course not measurable to AIMS standards

International Vladivostok Marathon Sep Olga Gaeva E: info@vladivostokmarathon.ru W: www.vladivostokmarathon.ru fb: facebook.com/ RunDnsRun/?ref=ts&fref=ts White Nights Marathon Mikhail Kochetkov / Anton Uyk E: info@wnmarathon. ru, whitenights1@mail. ru, uyk@startspb.ru W: www.wnmarathon.ru fb: facebook.com/wnmarathon/

Jul

May

Oct

Novi Sad Half Marathon Mar Dimitrije Dolga E: marathon@sbb.rs W: www.marathon.org.rs fb: facebook.com/novisad.marathon

Seychelles Seychelles Eco-Friendly Marathon Feb Giovanna Rousseau E: ceonsc@seychelles.net W: www.seychelles-marathon.com

Singapore Dec

Slovakia ČSOB Bratislava Marathon Apr Jozef Pukalovič E: info@becool.sk W: www.bratislavamarathon.com fb: facebook.com/bratislava.marathon

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Three Hearts Marathon Marko Pintaric E: info@maraton-radenci.si W: www.maraton-radenci.si fb: facebook.com/MaratonTrehSrc

Oct

May

Spain eDreams Mitja Marató de Barcelona

Zurich Marató de Barcelona Mar Cristian Llorens E: cllorens@rpmracing.es, cllorens@ghcsports.com W: www.zurichmaratobarcelona.es fb: facebook.com/ ZURICHMARATODEBARCELONA

José Parra Maestre E: mediomaratonmadrid@ admarathon.es W: www.mediomaratonmadrid.es fb: on.fb.me/1f9hRLh EDP Medio Maratón de la Mujer de Oct Madrid Francisco Javier Gavela Rodríguez E: fjgavela@mpib.es W: www.edpmediomaratondelamujer. es fb: facebook.com/MedioMaratonMujer/ EDP Rock ’n’ Roll Madrid Maratón & 1/2 Apr Pedro Rumbao E: drumbao@mapoma.es W: www.rocknrollmadrid.com fb: facebook.com/RnRMadrid Zurich Maratón Málaga Dec Pablo Gálvez Martín E: info@maratonmalaga.com W: www.maratonmalaga.com fb: facebook.com/maratondemalaga/ Zafiro Palma Marathon Oct David Thompson Foronda E: info@zafiropalmamarathon.com W: www.zafiropalmamarathon.com fb: on.fb.me/1RZOiR8 Maratón Donostia - San Sebastián Nov Patxi Larrea Perurena E: info@maratondonostia.com (sport questions), maraton@ flygroupnet.com (registrations) W: www.maratondonostia.com fb: facebook.com/maratonsansebastian Mitja Marato Int’l Vila de Santa Pola

Roque M. Alemañ Bonet E: chiplevante@gmail.com W: www.mitjasantapola.com fb: facebook.com/ MitjaMaratoSantaPola

Zurich Maratón de Sevilla Francisco Javier Gavela Rodríguez E: info@zurichmaratonsevilla.es W: www.zurichmaratonsevilla.es fb: facebook.com/MaratonDeSevilla Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP Paco Borao E: gerencia@correcaminos.org W: www.valenciaciudaddelrunning. com/medio-maraton fb: facebook.com/ mediomaratonvalencia

Jan

Feb

Jul

E: madlaina.rauch@tuffli-events.ch W: www.swissalpine.ch fb: facebook.com/swissalpinedavos Course not measurable to AIMS standards Oct

Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon

Jul

Andrea Schneider E: info@zermattmarathon.ch W: www.zermattmarathon.ch fb: facebook.com/zermattmarathon Zurich Marathon Apr Human Sports Managament AG E: info@zuerichmarathon.ch W: www.zuerichmarathon.ch fb: facebook.com/zurichmarathon

Tajikistan

Sri Lanka LSR Colombo Marathon Oct Mr P.T. Weerasinghe E: colombomarathon@LSR-srilanka. com, LSRtilak@sltnet.lk W: www.colombomarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ LSRColomboMarathon

Dushanbe International Half Marathon Apr

Dilshod Kurbanov E: dushanbemarathon2011@mail.ru W: www.dushanbe-marathon.com

Tanzania Kilimanjaro Marathon

Sweden Göteborgsvarvet Half Marathon Bo Edsberger E: info@goteborgsvarvet.se W: www.goteborgsvarvet.se fb: facebook.com/goteborgsvarvet

Swissalpine Irontrail Andrea Tuffli

Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP Dec Marathon Paco Borao E: gerencia@correcaminos.org W: www.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com fb: facebook.com/maratonvalencia

Feb

Cristian Llorens E: cllorens@ghcsports.com W: www.mitjabarcelona.com fb: facebook.com/mitjamaratobarcelona

Apr

Serbia

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Thibault Vellard E: thibault.vellard@ironman.com W: www.singaporemarathon.com fb: facebook.com/MarathonSG

Slovenia Volkswagen Ljubljana Marathon Gojko Zalokar E: info@timingljubljana.si W: www.vw-ljubljanskimaraton.si fb: facebook.com/ljmaraton

Movistar Medio Maratón de Madrid

Belgrade Marathon Apr Dejan Nikolic E: office@bgdmarathon.org W: www.bgdmarathon.org fb: facebook.com/Belgrade.Marathon Novi Sad Marathon Milan Dolga E: marathon@sbb.rs W: www.marathon.org.rs fb: facebook.com/novisad.marathon

Oct

Cajasiete Gran Canaria Marathon Jan Orlando Montesdeoca Santana E: orlando@grupojuanarmas.com W: www.grancanariamaraton.com fb: facebook.com/GCMaraton

Rwanda Kigali International Peace Marathon Jean Pierre Ndacyayisenga E: coach2020a@gmail.com W: www.kigalimarathon.org fb: bit.ly/2llV4W3

Košice Peace Marathon Branislav Koniar E: info@kosicemarathon.com W: www.kosicemarathon.com fb: facebook.com/kosicemarathon/

May

Stockholm Half Marathon Sep Ulf Saletti E: info@stockholmhalfmarathon.se W: www.stockholmhalfmarathon.se fb: https://facebook.com/ stockholmhalfmarathon ASICS Stockholm Marathon Jun Ulf Saletti E: info@stockholmmarathon.se W: www.stockholmmarathon.se fb: facebook.com/stockholmmarathon.se

Switzerland

Mar

John Addison E: info@vicfallsmarathon.com W: www.kilimanjaromarathon.com fb: facebook.com/kilimanjaromarathon/

Thailand BDMS Bangkok Marathon Nov Gen. Manus Klaimanee E: admin@bkkmarathon.com W: www.bkkmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/Bkkmarathon *Bangsaen21 Half Marathon

Dec

Mr. Rut Jiroajvanichakorn E: info@Bangsaen21.com W: www.Bangsaen21.com/en fb: facebook.com/bangsaen21/ *Bangsaen42 Marathon Nov

Harmony Genève Marathon for Unicef

Mr. Rut Jiroajvanichakorn

E: info@BANGSAEN42.com W: www.Bangsaen42.com/en fb: facebook.com/BANGSAEN42

May

Benjamin Chandelier E: info@genevemarathon.org W: www.harmonygenevemarathon. com/how-to-enter fb: facebook.com/GeneveMarathon Jungfrau-Marathon Sep Richi Umberg E: info@jungfrau-marathon.ch W: www.jungfrau-marathon.ch fb: facebook.com/JungfrauMarathon Course not measurable to AIMS standards

Lausanne Marathon Oct Josette Bruchez E: info@lausanne-marathon.com W: www.lausanne-marathon.com fb: facebook.com/LausanneMarathon Neujahrsmarathon Zürich Jan Roger Kaufmann E: info@neujahrsmarathon.ch W: www.neujahrsmarathon.ch fb: facebook.com/neujahrsmarathon SwissCityMarathon – Lucerne Oct Reto Schorno E: info@swisscitymarathon.ch W: www.swisscitymarathon.ch fb: facebook.com/SwissCityMarathon

Chombeung Marathon

Jan

Dr. Akom Chareonsuk E: Akom_ch@hotmail.com W: www.chombeungmarathon.com Khon Kaen Int’l Marathon

Jan

Assoc. Prof. Piansak Pakdee E: info@khonkaenmarathon.com W: www.khonkaenmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/khonkaenmarathon Laguna Phuket Marathon

Jun

Roman Floesser E: info1@phuketmarathon.com W: www.phuketmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/phuketmarathon

Trinidad & Tobago UWI-SPEC Half Marathon Ms. Grace Jackson E: specinfo@sta.uwi.edu W: sta.uwi.edu/spec/marathon fb: facebook.com/UWISPEC

Oct

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Tunisia

SOPAL SFAX Marathon Int’l Olive Trees Naamen Bouhamed E: contact@marathon-desoliviers-sfax.com W: www.sfaxmarathon.com fb: bit.ly/20VpGLC

The St. Croix Int’l Marathon Wallace Williams E: wallacewilliams@msn.com W: virginislandspace.org/ stxmarathon2017.html

Dec

Ukraine Dec

Turkey Runatolia Marathon (Half + 10km) Mar Ms. Esma Ilteray E: info@runatolia.com W: www.runatolia.com fb: facebook.com/Runatolia *Erzurum Half Marathon Ahmet Dal E: ahmetdalsau@gmail.com W: www.erzurumyarimaratonu.org

United States of America

U.S. Virgin Islands

*The Carthage Race Int’l Marathon Feb Naamen Bouhamed E: info@the-carthage-race.com W: www.the-carthage-race.com fb: bit.ly/20VpGLC

May

Bila Tserkva Marathon Sergey Bocharov E: org@bc-marathon.org.ua W: www.bc-marathon.org.ua fb: on.fb.me/1oWXmp8

Oct

Nova Poshta Kyiv Half Marathon Apr Dmitro Chernitsky E: registration@runukraine.org W: www.kyivhalfmarathon.org fb: facebook.com/ kyivhalfmarathon/?fref=ts Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon Dmitro Chernitsky E: registration@runukraine.org W: www.kyivmarathon.org fb: facebook.com/ kyivmarathon/?fref=ts

Vodafone İstanbul Half Marathon Apr Abdülhalim Aksu E: istanbulyarimaratonu@ spor.istanbul W: www.yarimaraton.istanbul fb: on.fb.me/1OYHCP2

Abu Dhabi “Yes I Can” 10km Int’l Rachid Ben Meziane E: info@2cras.com W: www.running.ma

Vodafone İstanbul Marathon Nov Ismail Ozbayraktar E: istanbulmarathon@spor.istanbul W: www.maraton.istanbul fb: on.fb.me/IRa8pQ

Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Nathan Clayton E: registration@rakmarathon.org W: www.rakmarathon.org fb: facebook.com/rakmarathon

Oct

Monterey Bay Half Marathon Nov Doug Thurston E: doug@bsim.org W: www.montereybayhalfmarathon.org fb: on.fb.me/IRalcA Big Sur Int’l Marathon Apr Doug Thurston E: info@bsim.org W: www.bsim.org fb: on.fb.me/1f9jxV9 B.A.A. Boston Marathon Apr Dave McGillivray E: info@baa.org W: www.baa.org fb: facebook.com/TheBostonMarathon Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon Brant Kotch E: bkotch@craincaton.com W: www.houstonmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/houstonmarathon

United Arab Emirates Mar

Feb

Oct

Carey Pinkowski E: office@chicagomarathon.com W: www.chicagomarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ChicagoMarathon

Marine Corps Marathon Rick Nealis E: mcmcustomerservice@ usmc-mccs.org W: www.marinemarathon.com fb: facebook.com/ MarineCorpsMarathon Maui Oceanfront Marathon & Half Les Wright E: RunMaui@gmail.com W: www.RunMaui.com fb: on.fb.me/1bGrMbk

Jan

Oct

TCS New York City Marathon Nov Peter Ciaccia E: pciaccia@nyrr.org W: www.tcsnycmarathon.org fb: facebook.com/nycmarathon Philadelphia Marathon Nov Jim Marino E: info@philadelphiamarathon.com W: www.philadelphiamarathon.com fb: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaMarathon Portland Marathon Les Smith E: info@portlandmarathon.org W: www.portlandmarathon.org fb: on.fb.me/IR7VuL Rock ’n’ Roll DC Marathon & Half Marathon Kevin Buffalino E: rnrdc@competitorgroup.com W: www.runrocknroll.com/DC fb: facebook.com/RocknRollDC

Oct

Luis Enrique Berrizbeitia E: maratoncaf@caf.com W: maraton.caf.com fb: facebook.com/MaratonCafCaracas Gatorade Caracas Rock 10K

Oct

Sonia Rosales E: srosales@hipereventos.com W: www.hipereventos.com fb: on.fb.me/IRe3mA

Vietnam *Danang Int’l Marathon Aug Mar

Phillip Nguyen E: info@pulse.vn W: www.rundanang.com fb: facebook.com/ dananginternationalmarathon

Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Nov Kevin LaRue E: RnRvegas@competitorgroup.com W: runrocknroll.com/las-vegas fb: bit.ly/2i84RBF

Uruguay

Jan

Venezuela CAF Caracas Maratón Apr

*Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City Int’l Dec Marathon Duy Do Huynh Khanh E: duy@sunriseevents.com.vn W: marathonhcmc.com

Zimbabwe

*Maratón de Montevideo Apr Lionel de Mello E: secretariacau2016@gmail.com W: www.maratonmontevideo.com.uy fb: facebook.com/ maratonmontevideo42km

Econet Victoria Falls Marathon

Jul

John Addison E: info@vicfallsmarathon.com W: www.vicfallsmarathon.com fb: facebook.com/VictoriaFallsMarathon

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