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Jakob Ingebrigtsen claimed victories in both the 1,500m and 5K at RunFest Norway. He won the 1,500m in 3:40.7 and the 5K in 13:26, despite recent illness. Norwegians filled the top six in the 1,500m, with Ingebrigtsen ahead by 2.6 seconds.
RunFest Norway, founded by Ingebrigtsen, featured races over three days. Andreas Fjeld Halvorsen finished second in the 5K, two seconds behind Ingebrigtsen. Ethiopia’s Abdrselam Worku placed third. Malin Hoelsveen and Wilma Bekkemoen Torbiörnsson won the women’s races. Read more racing coverage.
Ingebrigtsen’s season resumed after Achilles surgery in February. He won his fourth European 5,000m title in August and the 5,000m at the Ultimate Championship in September. Despite past injuries, he won both races in Sandnes. Related: Ingebrigtsen Brothers Launch Runfest Norway with Home Wins.
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Ingebrigtsen wins 1,500m and 5K at inaugural RunFest Norway. Jakob Ingebrigtsen claimed victories in both the 1,500m and 5K at RunFest Norway. He won the 1,500m in 3:40.7 and the 5K in 13:26, despite recent illness. Norwegians filled the top six in the 1,500m, with Ingebrigtsen ahead by 2.6 seconds.
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Runner World published this brief on October 5, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 3, 2026.
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