Dalian International Marathon

Dalian International Marathon
Date	Mid-May
Location	Dalian, China
Event type	Road
Distance	Marathon, Half marathon, 4.2km run
Primary sponsor	ICBC
Established	1987
Course records	Men's: 2:09:44 (2018) Edwin Koech Women's: 2:26:12 (2011) Wang Jiali
Official site	Dalian International Marathon

The Dalian International Marathon is an annual marathon held in Dalian, China. It is recognized by IRRA and China Athletic Association of Road Running Committee. It was first held in 1987, making it one of the oldest races in China. ^[1]

In 2015 30,000 runners took part, with 25 elite runners. The prize for the winner was $30,000, with the runner up receiving $20,000. ^[2]

The 2020 edition of the race was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ^[3]

Winners

Zhu Xiaolin is a three-time winner of the women's race.

Key:  Course record

Edition	Year	Men	Time (h:m:s)	Women	Time (h:m:s)
–	2021	Did not held due to COVID-19 pandemic
–	2020
32nd	2019	Tsegaye Getachew  (ETH)	2:11:25	Mulu Seboka  (ETH)	2:27:19
31st	2018	Edwin Koech  (KEN)	2:09:44	Mulu Seboka  (ETH)	2:28:59
30th	2017	William Ngelel  (KEN)	2:13:48	Ednah Mukhwana  (KEN)	2:32:58
29th	2016	Regasa Mndaye Bejiga  (ETH)	2:17:48	Kibarus Mercy Jerotich  (KEN)	2:40:14
28th	2015	Marius Kimutai  (KEN)	2:15:18	Tsega Gelaw  (ETH)	2:41:14
27th	2014	Fikre Assefa  (ETH)	2:13:39	Margaret Toroitich  (KEN)	2:46:05
–	2013	Did not held
26th	2012 [4]	Julius Maisei  (KEN)	2:13:03	Wei Xiaojie  (CHN)	2:29:46
25th	2011 [1]	Stephen Chemlany  (KEN)	2:14:15	Wang Jiali  (CHN)	2:26:12
24th	2010 [5]	Stephen Chemlany  (KEN)	2:13:10	Chen Rong  (CHN)	2:30:09
23rd	2009	David Mutua  (KEN)	2:15:09	Zhu Yingying  (CHN)	2:34:00
22nd	2008 [6]	Zhang Qingle  (CHN)	2:17:40	Chang Jinxue  (CHN)	2:43:26
21st	2007 [7]	Zhang Wenliang  (CHN)	2:19:01	Jiang Yuanyuan  (CHN)	2:41:01
20th	2006	Ma Lijun  (CHN)	2:21:07	Zhu Xiaolin  (CHN)	2:45:57
19th	2005	Qiu Mingjun  (CHN)	2:20:55	Zhu Xiaolin  (CHN)	2:36:04
18th	2004	Seiji Kushibe  (JPN)	2:20:15	Wei Yanan  (CHN)	2:29:04
17th	2003	Gong Ke  (CHN)	2:17:02	Zeng Hong  (CHN)	2:40:17
16th	2002	Zhong Weifu  (CHN)	2:21:23	Zhu Xiaolin  (CHN)	2:42:56
15th	2001	Zhan Donglin  (CHN)	2:18:58	Tian Mei  (CHN)	2:39:15
14th	2000	Zhong Weifu  (CHN)	2:18:52	Sun Jing  (CHN)	2:40:54
13th	1999	Gong Ke  (CHN)	2:20:04	Ai Dongmei  (CHN)	2:34:02
12th	1998	Zhan Donglin  (CHN)	2:16:15	Sun Yingjie  (CHN)	2:26:22
11th	1997	Sergey Shalomeyev  (RUS)	2:19:41	Dong Yanmei  (CHN)	2:28:09
10th	1996	Cao Ren  (CHN)	2:15:55	Yin Lili  (CHN)	2:32:42
9th	1995	Ning Limin  (CHN)	2:18:41	Jiang Bo  (CHN)	2:32:18
8th	1994	Meng Xianhui  (CHN)	2:18:20	Ren Xiujuan  (CHN)	2:35:59
7th	1993	Hu Gangjun  (CHN)	2:17:18	Wang Yanfang  (CHN)	2:35:58
6th	1992	Ivan Shelev  (RUS)	2:17:18	Wang Yanfang  (CHN)	2:38:42
5th	1991	Shelgest Runov  (URS)	2:14:04	Li Yemei  (CHN)	2:32:46
4th	1990	Holmark Hinov  (URS)	2:23:04	Tulnina  (URS)	2:41:52
3rd	1989	Yasuo Yoshizumi  (JPN)	2:18:55	Jiang Wei  (CHN)	2:49:21
2nd	1988	Wang Hanjie  (CHN)	2:26:10	Xu Guizhen  (CHN)	3:13:04
1st	1987	Kaoru Shinjo  (JPN)	2:20:05	Daniela Persi  (ITA)	2:53:02

References

1. "Stephen Chemlany of Kenya wins Dalian Marathon", China Daily, 1 May 2011. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
2. "Quick riches attracting Kenyan hopefuls looking to cash in on China's marathon scene", South China Morning Post, 12 April 2015. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
3. "关于延期举办第33届大连马拉松赛的通知 (Notice on the postponement of the 33rd Dalian Marathon)" (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
4. May 2012 AIMS Results Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine . AIMS. Retrieved on 2012-05-17.
5. April 2010 AIMS Results Archived 2015-09-08 at the Wayback Machine . AIMS. Retrieved on 2011-05-02.
6. "iaaf.org - Athletes - Kipkemboi Christopher Kipkering Biography". Archived from the original on 2012-09-05.
7. 17 JUNE 2007: DALIAN INTERNATIONAL MARATHON, CHINA Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine . AIMS. Retrieved on 2011-10-07.

External links

• Official website
• Dalian Marathon. Association of Road Racing Statisticians (2011-05-07). Retrieved on 2011-10-07.