Philimon Kipchumba and Kasanesh Baze Win 2026 Istanbul Marathon — 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.
Philimon Kipchumba won the Istanbul Marathon, setting a new course record. Kipchumba finished in 2:08:45, surpassing the previous record by 59 seconds. Kipchumba overtook Shadrack Kenduiywo near the 40K mark.
Kasanesh Baze claimed victory in the women's race, finishing in 2:24:41. Ethiopian runners dominated the women's podium, with Baze leading Azmera Abreha by seven seconds. Diribe Alemu, in her marathon debut, secured third place. Read more culture coverage.
Seven men broke the 2:10 barrier, a significant increase from previous years. Kipchumba's win and Baze's victory each earned them $50,000. The race took place on the same day as the New York City Marathon. Related: Andreas Almgren Wins Historic NYC Marathon Debut.
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Kipchumba breaks course record, Baze wins women's race Philimon Kipchumba won the Istanbul Marathon, setting a new course record. Kipchumba finished in 2:08:45, surpassing the previous record by 59 seconds. Kipchumba overtook Shadrack Kenduiywo near the 40K mark.
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Runner World published this brief on November 1, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated November 1, 2026.
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