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Weini Kelati, 29, will debut in the NYC Marathon on Nov. 1. She holds three American half-marathon records. Kelati, who turns professional in 2020, has strong NYC ties.
Kelati has placed first or second in four of six NYC races. She finished second in the 2025 Mini 10K. She also rode in the lead vehicle last year as Hellen Obiri set a course record. Read more racing coverage.
Kelati's journey includes a move from Eritrea to the U.S. for asylum. She excelled in high school and college, winning NCAA titles. She placed eighth in the 2024 Olympic 10,000m final. Related: Kwizera sets new Spanish half-marathon record in Valencia.
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Weini Kelati, three-time American half-marathon record holder, to run NYC Marathon. Weini Kelati, 29, will debut in the NYC Marathon on Nov. 1. She holds three American half-marathon records. Kelati, who turns professional in 2020, has strong NYC ties.
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Runner World published this brief on October 27, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 26, 2026.
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