Kigali International Peace Marathon

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Kigali International Peace Marathon
Aerial view of the kigali peace marathon.jpg
Runners during one of the races of the event
DateMay or June
Location Kigali, Rwanda
Event type Road
Distance Marathon
Established2005(20 years ago) (2005) [1]
Official site Official website
Participants73 finishers (2022) [2]
33 finishers (2021) [3]

The Kigali International Peace Marathon [a] is an annual road-based marathon hosted by Kigali, Rwanda, since 2005. [1] [6] It is a World Athletics Label Road Race and a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. [7] [8] During the race weekend, a half marathon and a 10K fun run [b] are also offered. [9] A night run is also associated with the event, though not held during the same weekend. [10]

Contents

History

In 2004, during the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide a decade earlier, Soroptimist International decided to organize a marathon to promote the development of peace through sports. [1] [6] The inaugural race was held on 15 May 2005. [1] [5]

The 2020 edition of the race was postponed twice before being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. [11] [12]

Course

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Searchtool.svg Course map of full marathon in 2022 [13]

The marathon begins and ends in front of BK Arena. [13] It consists of two loops, which half marathoners run once. [13]

Winners

Ed.DateMale WinnerTimeFemale WinnerTimeRf.
12005.05.15Flag of Uganda.svg  Joseph Nsubuga  (UGA)2:28:23Flag of Uganda.svg  Margaret Nakintu  (UGA)3:18:06 [1] [14]
22006Flag of Kenya.svg  Benjamin Itok  (KEN)2:22:03Flag of Kenya.svg  Tabitha Kibet  (KEN)2:57:27
32007Flag of Kenya.svg  Daniel Rotich  (KEN)2:20:43Flag of Kenya.svg  Priscah Kiprono  (KEN)2:52:24
42008Flag of Kenya.svg  Jacob Kipleting  (KEN)2:18:06Flag of Kenya.svg  Risper Kimaiyo  (KEN)2:55:22
52009Flag of Kenya.svg  Benjamin Kipkosgei  (KEN)2:21:38Flag of Tanzania.svg  Banuelia Katesigwa  (TAN)2:47:49
62010Flag of Kenya.svg  Peter Limo  (KEN)2:19:44Flag of Kenya.svg  Divina Jepkosgei  (KEN)2:46:53
72011Flag of Kenya.svg  Felix Kandie  (KEN)2:17:04Flag of Kenya.svg  Beatrice Rutto  (KEN)2:51:45
82012Flag of Kenya.svg  Paul Kosgei  (KEN)2:14:56Flag of Kenya.svg  Lilian Chelimo  (KEN)2:48:17
92013Flag of Kenya.svg  Barnabas Kipyego  (KEN)n/aFlag of Ethiopia.svg  Tigist Teshome  (ETH)n/a
102014Flag of Kenya.svg  Wycliffe Biwott  (KEN)2:17:55Flag of Kenya.svg  Sally Kimaiyo  (KEN)2:44:02
112015Flag of Kenya.svg  Ezekiel Omullo  (KEN)2:18:15Flag of Kenya.svg  Peris Toroitich  (KEN)2:47:22
122016Flag of Kenya.svg  James Tallam  (KEN)2:19:03Flag of Kenya.svg  Elizabeth Chemweno  (KEN)2:38:20
132017Flag of Kenya.svg  Gilbert Chumba  (KEN)2:19:49Flag of Kenya.svg  Beatrice Rutto  (KEN)2:46:38
142018Flag of Kenya.svg  Elkana Yego  (KEN)2:23:43Flag of Kenya.svg  Beatrice Rutto  (KEN)2:54:01
152019Flag of Uganda.svg  Phillip Kiplimo  (UGA)2:20:21Flag of Kenya.svg  Rebecca Korir  (KEN)2:41:28
—2020cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic [11]
162021.06.20Flag of Ethiopia.svg Derseh Kindie (ETH)2:23:29Flag of Kenya.svg  Isgah Cheruto  (KEN)2:51:43 [3] [15]
172022.05.29Flag of Kenya.svg  Wilfred Kigan  (KEN)2:16:36Flag of Kenya.svg  Margaret Agai  (KEN)2:35:25 [2] [16] [17]
182023Flag of Kenya.svg  George Onyancha  (KEN)2:17:41Flag of Ethiopia.svg  Muluhabt Tsega  (ETH)2:35:17
192024Flag of Kenya.svg  Laban Korir  (KEN)2:16:06Flag of Kenya.svg  Joan Kipyatich  (KEN)2:33:27

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ It has also been referred to as the "Kigali Marathon", "Kigali Peace Marathon", "Kigali International Marathon", and "Rwanda Peace Marathon". [1] [4] In addition, the inaugural race was also called the "Soroptimist International Peace Marathon". [5]
  2. ↑ The race is not timed. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Rwanda" (PDF). aims-worldrunning.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 May 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Results 2022" (PDF). kigalimarathon.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 June 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Results 2021" (PDF). kigalimarathon.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Kigali PeaceMarathon #KigaliMarathon2022 (@KigaliMarathon) / Twitter". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  5. 1 2 "Ugandans Win in Kigali - allAfrica.com". allafrica.com. Archived from the original on 29 May 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  6. 1 2 "Soroptimist spreads peace in Rwanda through athletics | the New Times…". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  7. ↑ "Kigali International Peace Marathon – AIMS race information". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  8. ↑ "World Athletics Label Road Races | World Athletics". Archived from the original on 24 April 2022.
  9. 1 2 "General Info – Kigali Marathon". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  10. ↑ "Kigali Night Run – 13.05.2022 – Kigali Marathon". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  11. 1 2 "Kigali Peace Marathon 2020 cancelled | the New Times | Rwanda". Archive.ph. Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  12. ↑ "Rwanda's 2020 International Peace Marathon postponed to December". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  13. 1 2 3 "Route maps 2022 – Kigali Marathon". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  14. ↑ "Ml_2005". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  15. ↑ "ISIMBI.RW - Abegukanye ibihembo muri Kigali Peace Marathon amaso agiy…". Archived from the original on 1 June 2022.
  16. ↑ "Kenyan Professionals Dominate Kigali Int'l Peace Marathon – KT PRESS". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  17. ↑ "Abanya-Kenya bihariye imidali muri 'Kigali International Peace Marath…". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
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