Kigali International Peace Marathon | |
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Date | May or June |
Location | Kigali, Rwanda |
Event type | Road |
Distance | Marathon |
Established | 2005[1] |
Official site | https://kigalimarathon.org |
Participants | 73 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]
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]
External image | |
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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]
Ed. | Date | Male Winner | Time | Female Winner | Time | Rf. |
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1 | 2005.05.15 | Joseph Nsubuga ( UGA) | 2:28:23 | Margaret Nakintu ( UGA) | 3:18:06 | [1] [14] |
— | 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] |