Skopje Marathon attracts record 15,050 runners from 63 countries

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The 22nd edition of the Viz Er Skopje Marathon saw a record-breaking 15,050 participants from 63 different countries. The event included the full marathon, half-marathon, a 5km race, and an EU for Sport relay race.

In the men's marathon, Kenyan runners dominated the top spots, with Derik Chege Nyoroge finishing first in 2:12:56, followed by Edwin Kimaru Kosgei. Macedonian runner Dario Ivanovski secured third place with a time of 2:13:48. In the women's marathon, Kenyan athletes swept the podium, with Dolphin Kemunto Nyagaka setting a new record with a time of 2:32:05.

The Kenyan team also dominated the half-marathon, with Valentine Jebet winning the women's race in 1:13:15. In the 5km race, local competitors took the top positions, with Andrej Arsov winning the men's category and Hajdari Irma winning the women's category.

To accommodate the event, several major streets and boulevards in the Centar, Karpos, and Aerodrom municipalities were closed or subject to traffic diversions between 06:00 and 14:00. The event was attended by local officials, including Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski and Minister of Sport Borko Ristovski.

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Borko Ristovski · Dario Ivanoski · Dario Ivanovski · Dolphin Kemunto Nyagaka · Orce Gjorgjievski · Skopje · Skopje Marathon · Zoran Stojanović

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[● 3 SOURCES] Participants represent 63 different countries. racin.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Special traffic regulations were implemented in the Centar, Karpos, and Aerodrom municipalities. racin.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 800 runners are registered for the main marathon race.
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 3,000 runners are registered for the half marathon.
[● 2 SOURCES] The most numerous international participants are from Serbia, Germany, Great Britain, and Turkey.
[● 3 SOURCES] The 22nd edition of the Skopje Marathon has a record 15,050 participants. racin.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] About 500 volunteers are involved in organizing the event.
[● 2 SOURCES] The event includes four races: a full marathon (42.195 km), a half marathon (21 km), a 5 km race, and an EU for Sport relay race.