Porto Marathon
The Porto Marathon is an annual marathon race in the city of Porto, Portugal, held in October or November, since 2004.
| Porto Marathon | |
|---|---|
 Porto Marathon | |
| Date | November |
| Location | Porto, Portugal |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon |
| Primary sponsor | EDP |
| Established | 2004 |
| Course records | Men: 2:09:05 (2018) Robert Chemonges Women: 2:26:58 (2017)  Monica Jepkoech |
| Official site | Porto Marathon |
| Participants | 3,836 (2019) 4,657 (2018) |
Along with the marathon, several races of shorter distances are arranged as well. The marathon is sponsored by Energias de Portugal.
In 2009, 857 athletes competed the marathon. In 2010, 1180 athletes competed the marathon. In 2013, 2755 athletes competed the marathon, becoming the largest marathon in Portugal.
The 2020 edition of the race was postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, with all registrants given the option of transferring their entry to another runner or to 2022.[1]
Winners and finishers
Key: Course record
| Year | Finishers | Men's winner | Time[lower-alpha 1] | Women's winner | Time[lower-alpha 1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3836 | Deso Gelmisa (KEN) |
2:09:08 |  Gada Bekele (ETH) |
2:33:38 |
| 2018 | 4678 | Robert Chemonges (UGA) |
2:09:05 | Abeba-Tekulu Gebremeskel (ETH) |
2:30:13 |
| 2017 | 4584 | Jackson Limo (KEN) |
2:11:34 | Monica Jepkoech (KEN) |
2:26:58 |
| 2016 | 4752 | Samuel Mwaniki (KEN) |
2:11:48 | Loice Kiptoo (KEN) |
2:29:13 |
| 2015 | 4558 | Gilbert Koech (KEN) |
2:14:04 | Brigid Kosgei (KEN) |
2:47:59 |
| 2014 | 4042 |  Workneh Fikre (ERI) |
2:13:10 | Marta Tigabea (ETH) |
2:31:54 |
| 2013 | 2755 | Joash Mutai (KEN) |
2:13:04 | Chaltu Waka (ETH) |
2:37:47 |
| 2012 | 1668 | Anthony Wairuri (KEN) |
2:12:14 | Abeba Gebremeskele (ETH) |
2:39:51 |
| 2011 | 1545 | Philemon Baaru (KEN) |
2:09:51 | Pauline Chepchumba (KEN) |
2:41:24 |
| 2010 | 1180 | Alex Kirui (KEN) |
2:14:25 | Beatrice Toroitich (KEN) |
2:37:49 |
| 2009 | 857 | Johnstone Changwony (KEN) |
2:13:12 | Priscah Jeptoo (KEN) |
2:30:40 |
| 2008 | 583 | Samuel Mugo (KEN) |
2:11:08 | Tirfi Tsegaye (ETH) |
2:35:31 |
| 2007 | 412 | Edwin Kimutai (KEN) |
2:15:12 |  Marisa Barros (POR) |
2:31:31 |
| 2006 | 373 | Lawrence Saina (KEN) |
2:09:52 | Aureliana Edmundo (POR) |
2:57:35 |
| 2005 | 310 | Ruben Chepkwick (KEN) |
2:22:27 | Fátima Silva (POR) |
2:45:09 |
| 2004 | 317 | Steven Kiprotich (KEN) |
2:13:57 | Natália Pinto (POR) |
2:58:09 |
Gallery
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Marathon 2005 medal
Marathon 2006 medal
Marathon 2007 medal
Marathon 2008 medal
Marathon 2016 medal
References
- "Comunicado". Maratona do Porto. June 8, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-08-13.
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