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Kenya’s Leonard Langat returns to defend his title against strong competition. Reigning Ottawa champion Elvis Cheboi values winning over personal bests. The women’s race seeks a new champion as Shure Demise is absent.
The race offers $55,000 in prize money and additional bonuses for fast times. Langat, who won in 2:08:04, aims to improve his time. Fanny Kiprotich and Dinkalem Ayele bring fast times to the race. Read more culture coverage.
Ethiopian Maritu Ketema aims for the title and a course record. Ayinadis Teshome and Beatrice Cheserek also target the podium. The race includes the Canadian Marathon Championship, with Rachel Hannah defending her title. Related: Kipchumba aims to break own record at Amsterdam Marathon.
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Kenyan and Ethiopian runners aim for victory and records. Kenya’s Leonard Langat returns to defend his title against strong competition. Reigning Ottawa champion Elvis Cheboi values winning over personal bests. The women’s race seeks a new champion as Shure Demise is absent.
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Runner World published this brief on October 14, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated October 14, 2026.
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