The Golden Trail World Series in China saw Kenyan runners dominate, with Patrick Kipngeno and Philemon Kiriago securing first and second place. Joey Hadorn from Switzerland finished third, preventing a Kenyan sweep. Kipngeno won in 2:12, Kiriago in 2:14, and Hadorn in 2:15.

Ruth Gitonga from Kenya won the women’s race in 2:39, her first GTWS win of the year. Hanna Gröber from Germany was second in 2:41, and Caroline Kimutai from Kenya was third in 2:43. Four of the first five men and six of the top 10 were from Kenya. Read more trail coverage.

The Mammoth Trailfest in the U.S. featured multiple races. Meikael Beaudoin-Rousseau won the Friday race in 36:01, followed by Adam Sjolund and David Sinclair. Erin Moyer won the women’s race in 41:30, significantly ahead of the rest. Related: Elite runners tackle Great Wall in 23K race.

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