These are the favorite runners of the Madrid 2024 marathon in all its distances

This Sunday comes one of the most crowded and anticipated running events in Spain: the Zurich Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Madrid, which combines the distances of 10K, half marathon and marathon.

Some of the best national and international athletes will meet in the capital to run with 40,000 people through the streets of central Madrid, in a very touristic (and tough) route that passes the main monuments of the city.

Madrid Marathon 2024 Elite

Among the main favorites for the 42K distance is the Kenyan Reuben Kipyego, the only athlete with a time under 2h05 over the distance, and has won important marathons such as Milan (2021) and Abu Dhabi (2019). However, his last official marathon was two years ago, when he was third in Rotterdam.

The other great power of the world fund, Ethiopia, will be represented by six runners, which are outstanding Haymanot Alewwho just finished second in the Bombay Marathon, Fikre Bekelewho at his best moment won the Rome (2022) and Frankfurt (2019) marathons.

Among women, Ethiopians Bontu Bekela Gada and Ayantu Gemechu Abdi They came with personal best times, under 2h25, although the Kenyan Naomi Jebet Rotich He looks to be in better shape after his last performance at the Frankfurt marathon, where he finished eighth in 2:26:48.

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Reuben Kipyego (Kenya) – 2h03:55

Haymanot Alew (Ethiopia) – 2h05:57

Fikre Bekele (Ethiopia) – 2h06:13

Hicham Laqouahi (Morocco) – 2h06:32

Birhan Nebebew Tesfaye (Ethiopia) – 2h06:51

John Langat (Kenya) – 2h07:11

Augustino Sulle (Tanzania) – 2h07:46

Abdela Godana Gemeda (Ethiopia) – 2h08:06

Shengo Kebede Liyew (Ethiopia) – 2h09:01

Miktu Tafa Dekeba (Ethiopia) – 2h09:05

Bernard Kimani (Kenya) – 2h09:34

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Bontu Bekela Gada (Ethiopia) – 2h23:39

Ayantu Gemechu Abdi (Ethiopia) – 2h24:45

Kebene Chala (Ethiopia) – 2h26:39

Naomi Jebet Rotich (Kenya) – 2h26:48

Gete Dukale Robe (Ethiopia) – 2h29:10

Maritu Ketema Gutema (Ethiopia) – 2h29:51

Gadise Gudisa NEgasa (Ethiopia) – 2h30:30

Elite of Madrid 2024 half marathon

The half marathon will feature some very important runners from Spain, who are outstanding Tariku Novales, national record holder in the marathon and has a personal best in the middle of 1:01:46. It was one of Novales’ last presentations before going to the Paris Olympic Games, where he will represent Spain in the 42K.

The Kenyans Dominic Chemut Kiptarus and Raphael Kolian and the ethiopian Demoz Bekele Ayele They are among the main candidates to win the men’s race.

Among women, the Kenyan Joyce Chepkemoi Tele He is the clear favorite, although the French will oppose him Mathilde Senechal and the Spanish Nuria Lugueros, Clara Viñaras and Isabel Barreiro.

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Dominic Chemut Kiptarus (Kenya) – 59:55

Raphael Kolian (Kenya) – 1h01:02

Demoz Bekele Ayele (Ethiopia) – 1h01:41

Tariku Novales (Spain) – 1h01:46

Jesús Ramos (Spain) – 1h03:57

Kuma Dejene (Ethiopia) – 1h04:38

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Joyce Chepkemoi Tele (Kenya) – 1h06:19

Mathilde Senechal (France) – 1h10:30

Nuria Lugueros (Spain) – 1h12:28

Clara Viñaras (Spain) – 1h14:49

Isabel Barreiro (Spain) – Debut

Madrid 2024 10K Elite

The 10K race will be a tight battle between the Spanish athletes. The men’s favorite is Carlos Mayo, national 21K record holder, who just won the 10K of the Zaragoza marathon and will run despite a serious traffic accident.

The Spaniards Adam Maijó and Adrián Ben will also be their main opponents.

Among women there will be a tough competition between the experience of Marta Galianythree-time winner of the Cursa dels Nassos and one of the best marathon runners the country has ever produced, and Paula Herrero -who achieved the Spanish 10K record in Laredo-, Águeda Marqués and the renowned middle distance runner Martha Perez.

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Carlos Mayo (Spain) – 27:53

Adam Maijo (Spain) – 28:48

Adrian Ben (Spain) – 29:19

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Paula Herrero (Spain) – 31:23

Marta Galimany (Spain) – 32:29

Águeda Marqués (Spain) – 33:28

Marta Perez (Spain) – 34:10