Kigali International Peace Marathon
Annual race in Rwanda since 2005
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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
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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 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
| 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 | |