British runners set for strong challenge in Valencia Half Marathon — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Former 10km world record-holder Yehualaw returns after maternity leave. British runners aim for fast times on Valencia’s fast course. Charlie Wheeler and Ben Connor lead the British men, with Samantha Harrison heading the women.
The British runners face a high-class international field. Yehualaw, with a 1:03:51 time, remains the fastest woman. Tsigie Gebreselama and Veronica Loleo are her chief rivals. Rodrigue Kwizera has the fastest men’s PB at 58:16. Read more racing coverage.
The race starts at 8:25am local time. It can be streamed from 8:00am on mediomaratonvalencia.com. Last year, it was streamed free worldwide. Related: DeBues-Stafford sets personal best at Jarrow 10km.
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A strong British contingent will compete in the Valencia Half Marathon. Former 10km world record-holder Yehualaw returns after maternity leave. British runners aim for fast times on Valencia’s fast course. Charlie Wheeler and Ben Connor lead the British men, with Samantha Harrison heading the women.
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Runner World published this brief on October 22, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated October 22, 2026.
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