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Nina Engelhard of Germany won both races at the Défi des Couleurs in Quebec. Philemon Kiriago from Kenya won the classic race, securing his second consecutive men’s World Cup title.
The event marked the finale of the 2026 WMRA World Cup, held outside Europe for the first time. Runners faced a challenging up-and-down course with technical terrain. Visa issues disrupted the series, affecting some Kenyan runners. Read more racing coverage.
Engelhard dominated the uphill race and extended her lead in the classic race. Joyce Muthoni Njeru from Kenya finished second, and Nelie Clement from France was third. Philemon Kiriago led from the start in the men’s race, with Mason Coppi and Remi Leroux in close pursuit. Related: Engelhard and Beaudoin Rousseau triumph in Quebec World Cup opener.
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Nina Engelhard and Philemon Kiriago secured victories at the Quebec event. Nina Engelhard of Germany won both races at the Défi des Couleurs in Quebec. Philemon Kiriago from Kenya won the classic race, securing his second consecutive men’s World Cup title.
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Runner World published this brief on October 12, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated October 12, 2026.
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