Elite runners tackle Great Wall in 23K race — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Kenyan runners excelled in the Jinshanling race, a 23.1K event on the Great Wall of China. Patrick Kipngeno won, followed by Philemon Kiriago. Joey Hadorn of Switzerland placed third.
Ruth Gitonga of Kenya claimed victory in the women’s race, finishing in 2:39:47. Hanna Gröber of Germany and Caroline Kimutai of Kenya followed. The race featured steep climbs and technical trails. Read more trail coverage.
The Jinshanling race was the last regular-season event of the 2026 GTWS. The season began in Spain and included stops in Italy, Quebec, Austria, Switzerland, and Japan. The finale will be in South Korea. Related: Golden, B.C. Hosts Anticipated Fall Race Weekend.
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Kenyan runners dominate Jinshanling race in China Kenyan runners excelled in the Jinshanling race, a 23.1K event on the Great Wall of China. Patrick Kipngeno won, followed by Philemon Kiriago. Joey Hadorn of Switzerland placed third.
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Runner World published this brief on September 29, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated September 28, 2026.
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