Dalian International Marathon

The Dalian International Marathon is an annual marathon held in Dalian, China. It is recognized by IRRA and China Athletic Association of Road Running Committee. It was first held in 1987, making it one of the oldest races in China.[1]

Dalian International Marathon
DateMid-May
LocationDalian, China
Event typeRoad
DistanceMarathon, Half marathon, 4.2km run
Primary sponsorICBC
Established1987
Course recordsMen's: 2:09:44 (2018)
Kenya Edwin Koech
Women's: 2:26:12 (2011)
China Wang Jiali
Official siteDalian International Marathon

In 2015 30,000 runners took part, with 25 elite runners. The prize for the winner was $30,000, with the runner up receiving $20,000.[2]

The 2020 edition of the race was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Winners

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Zhu Xiaolin is a three-time winner of the women's race.

Key:   Course record

Edition Year Men Time
(h:m:s)
Women Time
(h:m:s)
2021 Did not held due to COVID-19 pandemic
2020
32nd 2019   Tsegaye Getachew (ETH) 2:11:25   Mulu Seboka (ETH) 2:27:19
31st 2018   Edwin Koech (KEN) 2:09:44   Mulu Seboka (ETH) 2:28:59
30th 2017   William Ngelel (KEN) 2:13:48   Ednah Mukhwana (KEN) 2:32:58
29th 2016   Regasa Mndaye Bejiga (ETH) 2:17:48   Kibarus Mercy Jerotich (KEN) 2:40:14
28th 2015   Marius Kimutai (KEN) 2:15:18   Tsega Gelaw (ETH) 2:41:14
27th 2014   Fikre Assefa (ETH) 2:13:39   Margaret Toroitich (KEN) 2:46:05
2013 Did not held
26th 2012[4]   Julius Maisei (KEN) 2:13:03   Wei Xiaojie (CHN) 2:29:46
25th 2011[1]   Stephen Chemlany (KEN) 2:14:15   Wang Jiali (CHN) 2:26:12
24th 2010[5]   Stephen Chemlany (KEN) 2:13:10   Chen Rong (CHN) 2:30:09
23rd 2009   David Mutua (KEN) 2:15:09   Zhu Yingying (CHN) 2:34:00
22nd 2008[6]   Zhang Qingle (CHN) 2:17:40   Chang Jinxue (CHN) 2:43:26
21st 2007[7]   Zhang Wenliang (CHN) 2:19:01   Jiang Yuanyuan (CHN) 2:41:01
20th 2006   Ma Lijun (CHN) 2:21:07   Zhu Xiaolin (CHN) 2:45:57
19th 2005   Qiu Mingjun (CHN) 2:20:55   Zhu Xiaolin (CHN) 2:36:04
18th 2004   Seiji Kushibe (JPN) 2:20:15   Wei Yanan (CHN) 2:29:04
17th 2003   Gong Ke (CHN) 2:17:02   Zeng Hong (CHN) 2:40:17
16th 2002   Zhong Weifu (CHN) 2:21:23   Zhu Xiaolin (CHN) 2:42:56
15th 2001   Zhan Donglin (CHN) 2:18:58   Tian Mei (CHN) 2:39:15
14th 2000   Zhong Weifu (CHN) 2:18:52   Sun Jing (CHN) 2:40:54
13th 1999   Gong Ke (CHN) 2:20:04   Ai Dongmei (CHN) 2:34:02
12th 1998   Zhan Donglin (CHN) 2:16:15   Sun Yingjie (CHN) 2:26:22
11th 1997   Sergey Shalomeyev (RUS) 2:19:41   Dong Yanmei (CHN) 2:28:09
10th 1996   Cao Ren (CHN) 2:15:55   Yin Lili (CHN) 2:32:42
9th 1995   Ning Limin (CHN) 2:18:41   Jiang Bo (CHN) 2:32:18
8th 1994   Meng Xianhui (CHN) 2:18:20   Ren Xiujuan (CHN) 2:35:59
7th 1993   Hu Gangjun (CHN) 2:17:18   Wang Yanfang (CHN) 2:35:58
6th 1992   Ivan Shelev (RUS) 2:17:18   Wang Yanfang (CHN) 2:38:42
5th 1991   Shelgest Runov (URS) 2:14:04   Li Yemei (CHN) 2:32:46
4th 1990   Holmark Hinov (URS) 2:23:04   Tulnina (URS) 2:41:52
3rd 1989   Yasuo Yoshizumi (JPN) 2:18:55   Jiang Wei (CHN) 2:49:21
2nd 1988   Wang Hanjie (CHN) 2:26:10   Xu Guizhen (CHN) 3:13:04
1st 1987   Kaoru Shinjo (JPN) 2:20:05   Daniela Persi (ITA) 2:53:02

References

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  1. ^ a b "Stephen Chemlany of Kenya wins Dalian Marathon", China Daily, 1 May 2011. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
  2. ^ "Quick riches attracting Kenyan hopefuls looking to cash in on China's marathon scene", South China Morning Post, 12 April 2015. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
  3. ^ "关于延期举办第33届大连马拉松赛的通知 (Notice on the postponement of the 33rd Dalian Marathon)" (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  4. ^ May 2012 AIMS Results Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. AIMS. Retrieved on 2012-05-17.
  5. ^ April 2010 AIMS Results Archived 2015-09-08 at the Wayback Machine. AIMS. Retrieved on 2011-05-02.
  6. ^ "iaaf.org - Athletes - Kipkemboi Christopher Kipkering Biography". Archived from the original on 2012-09-05.
  7. ^ 17 JUNE 2007: DALIAN INTERNATIONAL MARATHON, CHINA Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. AIMS. Retrieved on 2011-10-07.
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