Casablanca Marathon: Kenyan Daniel Kiprono Sang wins full marathon

Kenya’s Daniel Kiprono Sang won the 17th edition of the Casablanca International Marathon on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Sang completed the full marathon in 2:06:41, setting a new record for the event. He was followed by compatriot Edwin Kiprop Kiptoo in second place and Ethiopia’s Mandefro Workineh Tadese in third.

In the women’s full marathon, Ethiopia’s Ayalew Bere took first place with a time of 2:25:21, ahead of Morocco’s Soukaina Atanane, who finished second, and Kenya’s Gladys Cherop Longari in third.

Moroccan athletes dominated the half marathon category. Yacoub Labquira won the men’s half marathon with a time of 1:01:21, narrowly beating Kenya’s Shadrack Korir Kipyegon. In the women’s half marathon, Fatiha Asmid secured first place with a time of 1:07:22, leading a Moroccan sweep of the podium alongside Meryeme Azrour and Kaoutar Farkoussi.

The event, organized by the Association des Coureurs du Grand Casablanca, saw participation from approximately 15,000 runners and offered $20,000 to each marathon winner.