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Kenyans Korir & Jepkosgei Dominate Valencia Marathon
7 Dec, 2025
Summary
- John Korir won the men's race in a personal best of 2:02:24.
- Joyciline Jepkosgei set a women's course record with 2:14:00.
- A record 36,000 runners participated in the 45th Valencia Marathon.
John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya delivered exceptional performances at the Valencia Marathon on Sunday, both setting personal bests en route to victory. Korir's commanding win in the men's race, with a time of 2 hours 02 minutes 24 seconds, places him eighth on the all-time men's marathon list.
In the women's event, Jepkosgei surged to a new course record of 2:14:00, marking the fourth-fastest women's time ever recorded. Her victory came after a closely contested battle with compatriot Peres Jepchirchir, whom she overtook in the final kilometer.
The 45th edition of the Valencia Marathon was a record-breaking event not only for its athletes but also for its participation, drawing a massive field of 36,000 runners to the fast Spanish course.
