# Skopje Marathon event

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/skopje-marathon-event
> Updated: 2026-10-04T06:15:26.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

The 22nd edition of the Viz Er Skopje Marathon in North Macedonia drew a record 15,050 participants representing 63 countries. The event featured a full marathon, half-marathon, a 5km race, and an EU for Sport relay race.

Kenyan athletes dominated the long-distance categories. In the men’s marathon, Derik Chege Nyoroge took first place with a time of 2:12:56, while Dolphin Kemunto Nyagaka set a new record in the women’s marathon at 2:32:05. Valentine Jebet also secured a victory in the women’s half-marathon. Local competitors won the 5km race categories.

To facilitate the races, authorities implemented traffic diversions and street closures across the Centar, Karpos, and Aerodrom municipalities. The event was attended by local officials, including Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski and Minister of Sport Borko Ristovski.

## Claims

- The 22nd edition of the Skopje Marathon has a record 15,050 participants. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Participants represent 63 different countries. (corroborated by 3 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. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Approximately 800 runners are registered for the main marathon race. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Approximately 3,000 runners are registered for the half marathon. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- About 500 volunteers are involved in organizing the event. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The most numerous international participants are from Serbia, Germany, Great Britain, and Turkey. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Special traffic regulations were implemented in the Centar, Karpos, and Aerodrom municipalities. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Skopje Marathon attracts record 15,050 runners from 63 countries

A record 15,050 runners from 63 countries participated in the 22nd Viz Er Skopje Marathon, with Kenyan athletes dominating the marathon and half-marathon categories.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-marathon-draws-record-15050-runners-from-63-countries

### 2026-09-21: Sofia Marathon expects record 11,000 runners from 66 countries

The Wizz Air Sofia Marathon expects a record 11,000 runners from 66 countries for its 43rd edition on October 10-11, featuring various distances and a 14,550 euro prize fund.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sofia-marathon-expects-record-11000-runners-from-66-countries

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