īelow is a list of other times equal or superior to 1:05:28: Philemon Kiplimo also ran 58:34 (2021).Zersenay Tadese also ran 58:30 (2011).Abraham Kiptum ran 58:18, but it was expunged for doping.īelow is a list of other times equal or superior to 58:43: In 2008, Running USA reported that the half marathon is the fastest-growing type of race. Participation in half marathons has grown steadily since 2003, partly because it is a challenging distance, but does not require the same level of training that a marathon does. The official IAAF world record for men is 57:31, set by Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda in November 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal, and for women is 1:04:02, set by Ruth Chepng'etich of Kenya on April 4, 2021, in Istanbul, Turkey. Ī half marathon world record is officially recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations. The half marathon is also known as a 21K, 21.1K, or 13.1 miles, although these values are rounded and not formally correct. If finisher medals are awarded, the medal or ribbon may differ from those for the full marathon. It is common for a half marathon event to be held concurrently with a marathon or a 5K race, using almost the same course with a late start, an early finish or shortcuts. Runners in the 2008 New York City Half MarathonĪ half marathon is a road running event of 21.0975 kilometres (13 miles 192.5 yards)-half the distance of a marathon.
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