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Ethiopian distance-running legend Kenenisa Bekele will race in Spain’s Valencia Half Marathon on Oct. 25. The 44-year-old, with three Olympic gold medals, aims for another masters best.
Bekele’s half-marathon personal best is 1:00:22. He faces strong competition from Rodrigue Kwizera, Jemal Yimer, Tadese Worku, and Daniel Ebenyo. Bekele withdrew from the Berlin Marathon due to injury. Read more everyday miles coverage.
Bekele’s career includes five world championship titles and dominating international cross-country racing. He set the world masters record in 2024, finishing second at the London Marathon. Related: Kenenisa Bekele Withdraws from Berlin Marathon Due to Injury.
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Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele set to compete in Valencia Half Marathon. Ethiopian distance-running legend Kenenisa Bekele will race in Spain’s Valencia Half Marathon on Oct. 25. The 44-year-old, with three Olympic gold medals, aims for another masters best.
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Runner World published this brief on October 18, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated October 18, 2026.
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