Kenyan Runner Agnes Ngetich to Make Marathon Debut in Valencia — image accompanying Marathon Handbook's report. Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Agnes Ngetich, the 10K world record holder, will make her marathon debut in Valencia on Dec. 6. Ngetich, who has won two world titles this year, will face Fotyen Tesfay and Joyciline Jepkosgei.
Ngetich has achieved remarkable success in shorter distances, including the second-fastest half-marathon in history. Valencia has been a significant venue for her, where she set a world record in the 10K. Read more racing coverage.
The Valencia Marathon offers substantial prize money for world and course records, adding to the anticipation of Ngetich's debut. Organizers hope she will replicate her success in a new distance. Related: Agnes Ngetich to Debut in Valencia Marathon.
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Ngetich, the 10K world record holder, will race in Valencia on Dec. 6. Agnes Ngetich, the 10K world record holder, will make her marathon debut in Valencia on Dec. 6. Ngetich, who has won two world titles this year, will face Fotyen Tesfay and Joyciline Jepkosgei.
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Runner World published this brief on November 14, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated November 14, 2026.
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