Kigali International Peace Marathon

Kigali International Peace Marathon
Runners during one of the races of the event
DateMay or June
LocationKigali, Rwanda
Event typeRoad
DistanceMarathon
Established2005 (19 years ago) (2005)[1]
Official siteOfficial website
Participants73 finishers (2022)[2]
33 finishers (2021)[3]

The Kigali International Peace Marathon[a] is an annual road-based marathon hosted by Kigali, Rwanda, since 2005.[1][6] It is a World Athletics Label Road Race and a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.[7][8] During the race weekend, a half marathon and a 10K fun run[b] are also offered.[9] A night run is also associated with the event, though not held during the same weekend.[10]

History

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In 2004, during the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide a decade earlier, Soroptimist International decided to organize a marathon to promote the development of peace through sports.[1][6] The inaugural race was held on 15 May 2005.[1][5]

The 2020 edition of the race was postponed twice before being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.[11][12]

Course

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External image
image icon Course map of full marathon in 2022[13]

The marathon begins and ends in front of BK Arena.[13] It consists of two loops, which half marathoners run once.[13]

Winners

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Ed. Date Male Winner Time Female Winner Time Rf.
1 2005.05.15  Joseph Nsubuga (UGA) 2:28:23  Margaret Nakintu (UGA) 3:18:06 [1][14]
2 2006  Benjamin Itok (KEN) 2:22:03  Tabitha Kibet (KEN) 2:57:27
3 2007  Daniel Rotich (KEN) 2:20:43  Priscah Kiprono (KEN) 2:52:24
4 2008  Jacob Kipleting (KEN) 2:18:06  Risper Kimaiyo (KEN) 2:55:22
5 2009  Benjamin Kipkosgei (KEN) 2:21:38  Banuelia Katesigwa (TAN) 2:47:49
6 2010  Peter Limo (KEN) 2:19:44  Divina Jepkosgei (KEN) 2:46:53
7 2011  Felix Kandie (KEN) 2:17:04  Beatrice Rutto (KEN) 2:51:45
8 2012  Paul Kosgei (KEN) 2:14:56  Lilian Chelimo (KEN) 2:48:17
9 2013  Barnabas Kipyego (KEN) n/a  Tigist Teshome (ETH) n/a
10 2014  Wycliffe Biwott (KEN) 2:17:55  Sally Kimaiyo (KEN) 2:44:02
11 2015  Ezekiel Omullo (KEN) 2:18:15  Peris Toroitich (KEN) 2:47:22
12 2016  James Tallam (KEN) 2:19:03  Elizabeth Chemweno (KEN) 2:38:20
13 2017  Gilbert Chumba (KEN) 2:19:49  Beatrice Rutto (KEN) 2:46:38
14 2018  Elkana Yego (KEN) 2:23:43  Beatrice Rutto (KEN) 2:54:01
15 2019  Phillip Kiplimo (UGA) 2:20:21  Rebecca Korir (KEN) 2:41:28
— 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic [11]
16 2021.06.20  Derseh Kindie (ETH) 2:23:29  Isgah Cheruto (KEN) 2:51:43 [3][15]
17 2022.05.29  Wilfred Kigan (KEN) 2:16:36  Margaret Agai (KEN) 2:35:25 [2][16][17]
18 2023  George Onyancha (KEN) 2:17:41  Muluhabt Tsega (ETH) 2:35:17
19 2024  Laban Korir (KEN) 2:16:06  Joan Kipyatich (KEN) 2:33:27

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ It has also been referred to as the "Kigali Marathon", "Kigali Peace Marathon", "Kigali International Marathon", and "Rwanda Peace Marathon".[1][4] In addition, the inaugural race was also called the "Soroptimist International Peace Marathon".[5]
  2. ^ The race is not timed.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Rwanda" (PDF). aims-worldrunning.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Results 2022" (PDF). kigalimarathon.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 June 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Results 2021" (PDF). kigalimarathon.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Kigali PeaceMarathon #KigaliMarathon2022 (@KigaliMarathon) / Twitter". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Ugandans Win in Kigali - allAfrica.com". allafrica.com. Archived from the original on 29 May 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Soroptimist spreads peace in Rwanda through athletics | the New Times…". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Kigali International Peace Marathon – AIMS race information". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  8. ^ "World Athletics Label Road Races | World Athletics". Archived from the original on 24 April 2022.
  9. ^ a b "General Info – Kigali Marathon". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  10. ^ "Kigali Night Run – 13.05.2022 – Kigali Marathon". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  11. ^ a b "Kigali Peace Marathon 2020 cancelled | the New Times | Rwanda". Archive.ph. Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  12. ^ "Rwanda's 2020 International Peace Marathon postponed to December". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  13. ^ a b c "Route maps 2022 – Kigali Marathon". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  14. ^ "Ml_2005". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  15. ^ "ISIMBI.RW - Abegukanye ibihembo muri Kigali Peace Marathon amaso agiy…". Archived from the original on 1 June 2022.
  16. ^ "Kenyan Professionals Dominate Kigali Int'l Peace Marathon – KT PRESS". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
  17. ^ "Abanya-Kenya bihariye imidali muri 'Kigali International Peace Marath…". Archived from the original on 29 May 2022.
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