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30,000 Runners from 51 Countries Set to Compete in 2026 Medellín Marathon

Over 30,000 runners from 51 nations will compete in the 2026 Medellín Marathon this weekend.

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Over 30,000 runners from 51 countries will participate in the 2026 Medellín Marathon this weekend. [1] Yomif Kejelcha, an Ethiopian runner, is targeting a sub-two-hour finish at the Valencia Marathon scheduled for early December. [2] Organizers and the Medellín Mayor's office estimate an economic impact of more than $20 million for the city due to mobilization in tourism, hospitality, gastronomy, commerce, and transport sectors. [3] The 2026 Medellín Marathon serves as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and is valid for classification marks for the New York, Berlin, and Chicago marathons. [4] Kejelcha broke the world record for the half-marathon distance during the Buenos Aires International Marathon. [5] Kejelcha made his marathon debut at the London Marathon in April, where he finished second behind Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe. [6] Medellín will host approximately 5,300 registered runners, followed by Bogotá with nearly 3,800 participants. [7] The Berlin Marathon is scheduled for September 27, though Sebastian Sawe will not participate due to an injury. [8]
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  1. Over 30,000 runners from 51 countries will participate in the 2026 Medellín Marathon this weekend. · Caracol Radio
  2. Yomif Kejelcha, an Ethiopian runner, is targeting a sub-two-hour finish at the Valencia Marathon scheduled for early December. · Clarín
  3. Organizers and the Medellín Mayor's office estimate an economic impact of more than $20 million for the city due to mobilization in tourism, hospitality, gastronomy, commerce, and transport sectors. · Caracol Radio
  4. The 2026 Medellín Marathon serves as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and is valid for classification marks for the New York, Berlin, and Chicago marathons. · Caracol Radio
  5. Kejelcha broke the world record for the half-marathon distance during the Buenos Aires International Marathon. · Clarín
  6. Kejelcha made his marathon debut at the London Marathon in April, where he finished second behind Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe. · Clarín
  7. Medellín will host approximately 5,300 registered runners, followed by Bogotá with nearly 3,800 participants. · Caracol Radio
  8. The Berlin Marathon is scheduled for September 27, though Sebastian Sawe will not participate due to an injury. · Clarín
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