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Colombo Marathon international recognition and growth
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The Colombo Marathon has achieved international competitive status after being validated by World Athletics. Registered on the World Athletics Global Calendar as a World Rankings Competition, the event is scheduled for took place on September 13, 2026, at Galle Face Green. While initial projections estimated The 2026 edition hosted over 4,000 5,000 participants, later reports indicate including 130 international competitors from 25 countries. Organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports alongside the Department of Sports Development, the event is expected to host over 5,000 athletes. The competition includes featured a total prize pool exceeding Rs. 12.83 million. In the men’s 42km full marathon, Uganda’s Julius Ugandan Ochieng secured first place with a time of 2:18:54, ahead of Kenya’s Geoffrey Birgen and Ethiopia’s Negasi Tuji Korme. The women’s 42km full marathon was won by Ethiopia’s Aynalem Kasahun Teferi in 2:54:09, followed by Gete Guta Galato and Genzeb Shumi Regasa. In the 21km half marathon, 10km race, and a 5km fun run, attracting 130 international competitors from 25 countries, including elite Kenya’s Edwin Yebei Kiptoo won the men’s category, while Sri Lanka’s Methmi Rosata took first in the women’s category. Sri Lankan runners from Kenya achieved a podium sweep in both the men’s and Ethiopia. women’s 10km races.
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