Relive the History of Our Marathon
In 1995, after watching a running race, Paolo Bagni - a member of the Board of Athletic League Uisp - suggested to his colleagues that they should organize a marathon in Reggio Emilia.
The league (composed of several running teams from the city) agreed it was a great idea. The first Reggio Emilia Marathon was born.
The league (composed of several running teams from the city) agreed it was a great idea. The first Reggio Emilia Marathon was born.
WINNERS: Men and women | LATEST EDITIONS: 2015-2019
WINNERS & TOP PERFORMANCES
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TOP PERFORMANCES OF ALL TIME:
1. John Hakizimana (Ruanda) - 2h12’26 (2022)
2. Lahcen Mokraji (Marocco) - 2h12’29 (2011)
3. Irabaruta Olivier (Burundi) - 2h12’41 (2020 s.e.)
WINS BY NATIONALITY:
Morocco (10), Italy (8), Kenya (3), Rwanda (3), Ethiopia and Slovenia.
WINNERS:
1996 Walter Merlo | 1997 Nicola Ciavarella | 1998 Nicola Ciavarella | 1999 Sergio Chiesa | 2000 Emanuele Zenucchi | 2001 Farid El Marrafe | 2002 Roman Kejzar | 2003 Philemon Kipkering | 2004 Paul Lokira | 2005 Mohamed Hajjy | 2006 Philemon Kipkering | 2007 Slimani Benazzouz | 2008 Hamed Nasef | 2009 Teklu Geto Metaferia | 2010 Taoufike El Barhoumi | 2011 Lahcen Mokraji | 2012 Jaouad Zain | 2013 Michele Palamini | 2014 Lahcen Mokraji | 2015 Jaouad Zain | 2016 Francesco Bona | 2017 Jean Baptiste Simukeka | 2018 Jean Baptiste Simukeka | 2019 Youssef Sbaai | 2020 Irabaruta Olivier | 2021 Kiptoo Kibet Edwin | 2022 John Hakizimana | 2023 Giuseppe Gerratana |
1. John Hakizimana (Ruanda) - 2h12’26 (2022)
2. Lahcen Mokraji (Marocco) - 2h12’29 (2011)
3. Irabaruta Olivier (Burundi) - 2h12’41 (2020 s.e.)
WINS BY NATIONALITY:
Morocco (10), Italy (8), Kenya (3), Rwanda (3), Ethiopia and Slovenia.
WINNERS:
1996 Walter Merlo | 1997 Nicola Ciavarella | 1998 Nicola Ciavarella | 1999 Sergio Chiesa | 2000 Emanuele Zenucchi | 2001 Farid El Marrafe | 2002 Roman Kejzar | 2003 Philemon Kipkering | 2004 Paul Lokira | 2005 Mohamed Hajjy | 2006 Philemon Kipkering | 2007 Slimani Benazzouz | 2008 Hamed Nasef | 2009 Teklu Geto Metaferia | 2010 Taoufike El Barhoumi | 2011 Lahcen Mokraji | 2012 Jaouad Zain | 2013 Michele Palamini | 2014 Lahcen Mokraji | 2015 Jaouad Zain | 2016 Francesco Bona | 2017 Jean Baptiste Simukeka | 2018 Jean Baptiste Simukeka | 2019 Youssef Sbaai | 2020 Irabaruta Olivier | 2021 Kiptoo Kibet Edwin | 2022 John Hakizimana | 2023 Giuseppe Gerratana |
TOP PERFORMANCES OF ALL TIME:
1. Giovanna Epis (Italia) - 2h28’03 (2020 s.e.)
2. Maru Tsehay Alemu (Etiopia) - 2h29' 59" (2018)
2. Clementine Mukandanga (Ruanda) - 2h30’16 (2021)
WINS BY NATIONALITY:
Italy (20), Russia (2), Hungary (2), Ethiopia (2), Rwanda (1).
WINNERS:
1996 Daniela Spilotti | 1997 Daniela Spilotti | 1998 Vera Soukhova | 1999 Ludmilla Smirnova | 2000 Ida Kovacs | 2001 Ida Kovacs | 2002 Marcella Mancini | 2003 Francesca Zanusso | 2004 Ivana Iozzia | 2005 Silvia Sommaggio | 2006 Gloria Marconi | 2007 Stefania Benedetti | 2008 Giustina Menna | 2009 Ivana Iozzia | 2010 Ilaria Bianchi | 2011 Eliana Patelli | 2012 Elisa Stefani | 2013 Eliana Patelli | 2014 Laura Giordano | 2015 Catherine Bertone | 2016 Catherine Bertone | 2017 Maru Alemu Tsehai | 2018 Maru Alemu Tsehai | 2019 Teresa Montrone | 2020 Giovanna Epis (s.e.) | 2021 Clementine Mukandanga | 2022 Ilaria Bergaglio | 2023 Sugamiele Federica
1. Giovanna Epis (Italia) - 2h28’03 (2020 s.e.)
2. Maru Tsehay Alemu (Etiopia) - 2h29' 59" (2018)
2. Clementine Mukandanga (Ruanda) - 2h30’16 (2021)
WINS BY NATIONALITY:
Italy (20), Russia (2), Hungary (2), Ethiopia (2), Rwanda (1).
WINNERS:
1996 Daniela Spilotti | 1997 Daniela Spilotti | 1998 Vera Soukhova | 1999 Ludmilla Smirnova | 2000 Ida Kovacs | 2001 Ida Kovacs | 2002 Marcella Mancini | 2003 Francesca Zanusso | 2004 Ivana Iozzia | 2005 Silvia Sommaggio | 2006 Gloria Marconi | 2007 Stefania Benedetti | 2008 Giustina Menna | 2009 Ivana Iozzia | 2010 Ilaria Bianchi | 2011 Eliana Patelli | 2012 Elisa Stefani | 2013 Eliana Patelli | 2014 Laura Giordano | 2015 Catherine Bertone | 2016 Catherine Bertone | 2017 Maru Alemu Tsehai | 2018 Maru Alemu Tsehai | 2019 Teresa Montrone | 2020 Giovanna Epis (s.e.) | 2021 Clementine Mukandanga | 2022 Ilaria Bergaglio | 2023 Sugamiele Federica
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One month after the event, we unfortunately communicate that the Reggio Emilia Marathon, in its classic form, is postponed to 2021.
But in Reggio the same will be held: in agreement with the Region, the Municipal Administration and the Italian Athletics Federation, the Italian Marathon Championships will be held, a race open to all athletes with minimum participation levels.
Three win: Olivier Irabaruta, Giovanni Grano and Giovanna Epis. Irabaruta (Burundi, registered for the Quercia Trentinagrana) is the first to appear on the finish line of the Reggio Emilia Marathon, valid for the absolute Italian championship. Third, and first Italian, was Giovanni Grano from Molise (Atletica Isernia, 2h14’31), who retooled his staff and won the first Italian flag in his career. All women agree with the Venetian Giovanna Epis (Carabinieri), who wins the race with the new staff of 2h28'03, wins the first Italian flag in her career and confirms the Olympic pass she already had.
The fourth winner is the Tricolore Sport Marathon, which forced to give up the traditional Reggio Emilia Marathon, organizes an elite race in the middle of a pandemic, in compliance with federal anti-Covid regulations.
But in Reggio the same will be held: in agreement with the Region, the Municipal Administration and the Italian Athletics Federation, the Italian Marathon Championships will be held, a race open to all athletes with minimum participation levels.
Three win: Olivier Irabaruta, Giovanni Grano and Giovanna Epis. Irabaruta (Burundi, registered for the Quercia Trentinagrana) is the first to appear on the finish line of the Reggio Emilia Marathon, valid for the absolute Italian championship. Third, and first Italian, was Giovanni Grano from Molise (Atletica Isernia, 2h14’31), who retooled his staff and won the first Italian flag in his career. All women agree with the Venetian Giovanna Epis (Carabinieri), who wins the race with the new staff of 2h28'03, wins the first Italian flag in her career and confirms the Olympic pass she already had.
The fourth winner is the Tricolore Sport Marathon, which forced to give up the traditional Reggio Emilia Marathon, organizes an elite race in the middle of a pandemic, in compliance with federal anti-Covid regulations.
Antonino Lollo's tears at the finish line, the debut with the Italian title of the outsider Arianna Lutteri - they are the new Italian absolute marathon champions -, the first time in the Reggio women's gold register of an athlete from Rwanda, but also and above all a splendid sunny day and a large audience to accompany the departure and arrival.
In short, there was no lack of emotions in the 25th edition of the Reggio Emilia-Città del Tricolore Marathon, which assigned the absolute and master Italian titles.
The Kenyan (from Podistica Torino) Kibet Edwin Kiptoo was first on the finish line in 2h15'15; the victory went to him. But the Italian title was won by the second classified, Antonino Lollo from Messina (Atl. Bergamo, 2h16'22), who at one point even toyed with the "crazy idea" of first place.
In the women's competition, a separate race for the winner Clementine Mukandanga (Virtus Lucca, 2h30'16, new staff), the first Rwandan victory in the history of the Reggio women's marathon, and Cavaline Nahimana (Libertas Livorno, Burundi), second in 2h30'49.
Arianna Lutteri from Verona (Team KM Sport, 2h50'09) placed third with an Italian title, an office outsider ... in terms of her debut in the marathon.
In short, there was no lack of emotions in the 25th edition of the Reggio Emilia-Città del Tricolore Marathon, which assigned the absolute and master Italian titles.
The Kenyan (from Podistica Torino) Kibet Edwin Kiptoo was first on the finish line in 2h15'15; the victory went to him. But the Italian title was won by the second classified, Antonino Lollo from Messina (Atl. Bergamo, 2h16'22), who at one point even toyed with the "crazy idea" of first place.
In the women's competition, a separate race for the winner Clementine Mukandanga (Virtus Lucca, 2h30'16, new staff), the first Rwandan victory in the history of the Reggio women's marathon, and Cavaline Nahimana (Libertas Livorno, Burundi), second in 2h30'49.
Arianna Lutteri from Verona (Team KM Sport, 2h50'09) placed third with an Italian title, an office outsider ... in terms of her debut in the marathon.
The 26th edition of the Reggio Emilia-Città del Tricolore Marathon achieved a new male record of the competition thanks to the Rwandan John Hakizimana (GS Il Fiorino), who christened the new reworked route by winning the race in 2h12'26, thus putting it in the archives the 2h12'29 of the Moroccan Lahcen Mokraji, who had resisted since 2011. Hakizimana, leading from the start and accompanied until halfway through the race by the luxury pacemaker Alessandro Giacobazzi (Air Force, reigning Italian champion), preceded the French-Moroccan Alaa Hriuoed , reigning French champion, and the first Italian, Michele Palamini (Alpinistico Vertovese), satisfied but not too much for a new personal only graze.
If the men's race once again confirmed itself as a territory of foreign conquest, the women's race spoke Italian for the 19th time out of 26 editions, thanks to the victory of Ilaria Bergaglio (Atl. Novese, 2h52'18, new personal best).
If the men's race once again confirmed itself as a territory of foreign conquest, the women's race spoke Italian for the 19th time out of 26 editions, thanks to the victory of Ilaria Bergaglio (Atl. Novese, 2h52'18, new personal best).
Italian and mostly Sicilian doubles in the twenty-seventh edition of the Reggio Emilia City Marathon
of the tricolor. In fact, it was Giuseppe Giarratana and Federica Sugamiele who dominated the marathon
seen the departure and arrival in the central Piazza della Vittoria.
On a cold, but sunny and at times windy morning, the race followed the characteristics of the
last year's route, certainly rediscovering the environmental and competitive contents that they brought
the Sicilian athlete of the Giarratana Air Force was immediately in the spotlight at the third marathon in
career, after the victorious debut in Turin and thirteenth place in Milan, he immediately set a pace
unsustainable for the opponents, captained by a Romano Luca Parisi of the Rwandan Jean Baptiste Simukeka.
At the second marathon in her career Federica Sugamiele, at the end of a careful and careful race
balanced, she was able to maintain control of the race in the first part of the race, up to the thirtieth
km, saw the hegemony of Nataliya Lehonkova, Ukraine who was at her first Italian marathon,
despite her conduct in the race which saw her as a candidate for victory, she had to succumb to her return
of the Sicilian athlete.
of the tricolor. In fact, it was Giuseppe Giarratana and Federica Sugamiele who dominated the marathon
seen the departure and arrival in the central Piazza della Vittoria.
On a cold, but sunny and at times windy morning, the race followed the characteristics of the
last year's route, certainly rediscovering the environmental and competitive contents that they brought
the Sicilian athlete of the Giarratana Air Force was immediately in the spotlight at the third marathon in
career, after the victorious debut in Turin and thirteenth place in Milan, he immediately set a pace
unsustainable for the opponents, captained by a Romano Luca Parisi of the Rwandan Jean Baptiste Simukeka.
At the second marathon in her career Federica Sugamiele, at the end of a careful and careful race
balanced, she was able to maintain control of the race in the first part of the race, up to the thirtieth
km, saw the hegemony of Nataliya Lehonkova, Ukraine who was at her first Italian marathon,
despite her conduct in the race which saw her as a candidate for victory, she had to succumb to her return
of the Sicilian athlete.
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On the 20th anniversary of the race, the medal was designed by a well-known Reggio artist. A fitting record number of finishers: 3010 (403 women and 2607 men) for a total of 3498 participants. As in 2012, Jaouad Zain crossed the finish line first, in 2h16’56 ’’. Following him: Jean Baptiste Simukeka and Giovanni Gualdi just a few seconds back. Among the women, Catherine Bertone won with a solid time of 2h34’54’’, 2nd place for the beloved Marije Vrajic - veteran of the Reggio Emilia Marathon. After her, Nikolina Sustic.
The 21st edition was marked by glacial cold and a thick fog.
Still, as soon as the race got outside the city the fog disappeared and a warm sun came out. Christopher Zablocky dominated for most of the course only to run out of steam towards the end and finish a surprising fourth.
Two Italians finished atop the podium: in the women's race Catherine Bertone crossed the finish line in 2.37.10 ahead of Sara Galimberti (on her long-distance debut) with 2.39.16, third place for Marije Vrajic.
For the men, 1st place went to Bona Francesco with 2.14.59, Simukeka Jean Baptiste followed him in second place with 2.16.32 and immediately after Douirmi Said with 2:17:04.
Still, as soon as the race got outside the city the fog disappeared and a warm sun came out. Christopher Zablocky dominated for most of the course only to run out of steam towards the end and finish a surprising fourth.
Two Italians finished atop the podium: in the women's race Catherine Bertone crossed the finish line in 2.37.10 ahead of Sara Galimberti (on her long-distance debut) with 2.39.16, third place for Marije Vrajic.
For the men, 1st place went to Bona Francesco with 2.14.59, Simukeka Jean Baptiste followed him in second place with 2.16.32 and immediately after Douirmi Said with 2:17:04.
Bitter cold once again but clear skies, after the "dusting" of snow on Saturday before the race.
Both races saw the winner finish well ahead of the pack. After two second places, Rwandan athlete Jean Baptiste Simukeka improved his personal best to 2h16'30, good for victory. For the women, Ethiopian Maru Alemu Tsehai, at her first appearance in Italy, improved her personal best and got the new female record (2h33'41). They were the first victories for Rwanda and Ethiopia in the history of the race. Rounding out the podiums were Youness Zitouni (Morocco) and Puhar Rok (Slovenia) and, for the women, Laura Gotti and Nikolina Sustic. Several top runners and amateur athletes recorded personal best times.
Both races saw the winner finish well ahead of the pack. After two second places, Rwandan athlete Jean Baptiste Simukeka improved his personal best to 2h16'30, good for victory. For the women, Ethiopian Maru Alemu Tsehai, at her first appearance in Italy, improved her personal best and got the new female record (2h33'41). They were the first victories for Rwanda and Ethiopia in the history of the race. Rounding out the podiums were Youness Zitouni (Morocco) and Puhar Rok (Slovenia) and, for the women, Laura Gotti and Nikolina Sustic. Several top runners and amateur athletes recorded personal best times.
2750 runners took part in the Reggio Emilia Marathon!
The weather was mild, giving us a morning with 9 degrees Celsius and a radiant sun. The band of the national firefighters played the national anthem as the race doubled up as the 18th Italian Firefighters Championship.
After a very competitive race unfolded for the first 20 Kms, the two winners ran away with the victory: Jean Baptiste Simukeka and Alemu Maru Tsehay both defended their title from the previous year.
At his 4th Reggio Emilia Marathon, Simukeka closed in 02:17:08 ahead of Moroccan athlete Zitouni Youness in 02:18:53 and Italian Nasef Ahmed in 02:20:01. Simukeka wasn't new to the Reggio podium after scoring another 1st place and two 2nd places in his previous efforts.
The big news, however, came from the ladies' marathon: Ethiopian athlete Tsehay ran the new course record in 2h29'59 "destroying" the previous record of 2h33'41 and finishing 10 overall, only 9 men ahead of her.
Well behind her were Croatian Sustic Nikolina in 02:42:34 and Italian Biagetti Laura in 02:50:48.
Great success also for the "Run 4 Charity Coop Alleanza 3.0", with more than 700 registered participants. The non-competitive 4 km race was included in the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, with its proceeds going to eight non-profit organizations.
The weather was mild, giving us a morning with 9 degrees Celsius and a radiant sun. The band of the national firefighters played the national anthem as the race doubled up as the 18th Italian Firefighters Championship.
After a very competitive race unfolded for the first 20 Kms, the two winners ran away with the victory: Jean Baptiste Simukeka and Alemu Maru Tsehay both defended their title from the previous year.
At his 4th Reggio Emilia Marathon, Simukeka closed in 02:17:08 ahead of Moroccan athlete Zitouni Youness in 02:18:53 and Italian Nasef Ahmed in 02:20:01. Simukeka wasn't new to the Reggio podium after scoring another 1st place and two 2nd places in his previous efforts.
The big news, however, came from the ladies' marathon: Ethiopian athlete Tsehay ran the new course record in 2h29'59 "destroying" the previous record of 2h33'41 and finishing 10 overall, only 9 men ahead of her.
Well behind her were Croatian Sustic Nikolina in 02:42:34 and Italian Biagetti Laura in 02:50:48.
Great success also for the "Run 4 Charity Coop Alleanza 3.0", with more than 700 registered participants. The non-competitive 4 km race was included in the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, with its proceeds going to eight non-profit organizations.
With the start line in Corso Garibaldi, it was a cold sunny morning (3 degrees Celsius at the start, 7 at the finish) for the 2514 runners present at the roll call (compared to the three thousand who had registered). Italy and Morocco on the highest step of the podium and over 2400 finishers. 31-year-old Teresa Montrone got the win in 2h39:17 ahead of Croatian Nikolina Sustic, world champion in the 100 km distance and second here in 2h41:30, followed by Federica Proietti in 2h43:46. Among the men it was Moroccan Youssef Sbaai to win in 2h14’53’’ ahead of Rwandan Jean Baptiste Simukeka (2h17:20), winner of the last two editions, and Kenyan Julius Rono (2h17:48). Fourth place for Francesco Bona, first of the Italians with 2h17’59’’. Among the starters was also Gelindo Bordin, gold at the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988.
Also part of the event was the non-competitive Run 4 Charity Coop Alleanza 3.0, whose proceeds went to eight local non-profit organizations.
Also part of the event was the non-competitive Run 4 Charity Coop Alleanza 3.0, whose proceeds went to eight local non-profit organizations.
Past Editions
THE 90's: THE BEGINNINGS
A new event makes its mark in the Italian running landscape
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The first edition was thrilling: 1316 registrants. This success was either due to the perfect organization (great course, medals, refreshments) or the perfect date, 15th of December, far away from other competitions.
The very first winner is Walter Merlocon in 2h19’40’’. Seven seconds behind him is Algerian Ashadbudi Akli and in 3rd place, 2 minutes behind the winner is Moroccan Zaid el Houcine. In the women’s race, the winner is Daniela Spinotti from Udine (IT) in 2h43’46’’. 2nd and 3rd place go to Manuela LIverani and Siria Giannacci. Carlo Guidetti and Monica Ambrosi were the top Reggio Emilia natives.
The very first winner is Walter Merlocon in 2h19’40’’. Seven seconds behind him is Algerian Ashadbudi Akli and in 3rd place, 2 minutes behind the winner is Moroccan Zaid el Houcine. In the women’s race, the winner is Daniela Spinotti from Udine (IT) in 2h43’46’’. 2nd and 3rd place go to Manuela LIverani and Siria Giannacci. Carlo Guidetti and Monica Ambrosi were the top Reggio Emilia natives.
Thanks to the good job done in the previous year, the number of registrations for this second edition rose to 1475. The men's race was “tactical”: with a final sprint, Nicola Ciavarella won the race in 2h20’02’’. Asadibudi Akli came in second for the second year in a row and Walter Merlo was third. Rodolfi was the top runner from the Reggio Emilia area.
Another record of registrants (1639), of which 134 were women. This wasn’t the only record as Nicola Ciavarella won the Marathon in 2h17’43’’. 2nd place was Igor Konychev, and 3rd was Graziano Costi - the first and only Reggio Emilia native to reach the podium.
The women’s race was won by Vera Soukhova, the first ever foreign winner in Reggio Emilia in 2h36’11, followed by Jana Malkova and Margherita Grosso.
The women’s race was won by Vera Soukhova, the first ever foreign winner in Reggio Emilia in 2h36’11, followed by Jana Malkova and Margherita Grosso.
1259 finishers out of 1500 registrants. Sergio Chiesa set the new race record in 2h16’55’’, four seconds ahead of Russian Guennady Temnikov, with Nicola Ciavarella in 3rd place. Ludmilla Smirnova won the women’s race in 2h36’11’’, destroying the women's record. Rounding out the podium were Jana Malkova and Katiuscia Merati.
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With the Milan Marathon taking place the week before, this edition saw a dip in the number of registrations (1381) with 1183 finishers. Emanuele Zenucchi set a new record in 2h15’51’’ in an all-Italian podium along with Mirko Zenovello and Bruno Santachiara. The top Reggio Emilia native was Giuseppe Pellacani in 11th place. Ida Kovacs won the women's race in 2h41’45’’, ahead of Katiuscia Merati and Sara Ferroglia. Antonella Benatti was the top runner from Reggio Emilia in 5th place.
After a snowstorm hitting the area 3 days before the race, Marathon day saw near perfect weather. First for the men was Moroccan Farid El Marrafe in 2h18’34, second place was Nicola Ciavarella and third place was Jefferson Monserrate. Two Reggio Emilia natives in the top 10: Carlo Guidetti (6th) and Fabrizio Galassini (9th). The women's race saw a great step-by-step battle, Hungarian Ida Kovacs finally crossing the finish line in first place, followed by Giovanna Volpato and Timea Tziga. Tenth place for Reggio Emilia's own Monica Morstofolini.
Record of finishers (1348), of which 114 were women. An exciting men's race, undecided until the very end: 4 athletes arrived less than 20 seconds apart. Hungarian runner Backsai ran alone for 30 km, but 3 men caught up with him in the last 1000 meters: Slovenian runner, Keizar, who ended up winning the race in 2h 16’ 03; Emanuele Zenucchi (2nd) and Giorgio Calcaterra (3rd), so Backsai ended up fourth. Marco Baldini was the top Reggio native with his 9th place. In the female race, the win went to Marcella Mancini, second place for Hungarian Kovacs and third was Zsiga. Antonella Benatti was the top Reggio native in 2h52’10’’ (good for a 6th place).
After seven editions the Reggio Emilia Marathon changed its start and finish line from Piazza Martiri to Mirabello Stadium. 1343 registrants and a new record in the men’s race: 2h 15’23 for Kenyan runner Philemon Kipkering. Behind him were Mohamed Hajjy and Giorgio Calcaterra. In the female race, it was Francesca Zapusso who won the race after a spectacular battle with British runner Ruth Pickvance. Carlo Guidetti and Antonella Benatti were the top Reggio Emilia natives to cross the finish line.
Famous Italian singer/actor, Gianni Morandi celebrated his 60th birthday at the Reggio Emilia Marathon. Paul Lokira from Kenya was the winner in 2h16’04 at his Italian debut, overcoming Kisri (from Morocco) and Mikolos (from Hungary). Ivana Iozzia won the female race in 2 h37’28’’, ahead of Hungarian Zsuzsa Vajda and American runner Clifton. The top "reggiani" were Marino Beltrami and Rosa Alfieri.
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Years of records and great expansion
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Another year, another celebrity at the race: Italian professor and politician, Romano Prodi chose Reggio Emilia (his hometown) to try his hand at running his first marathon. New record in both number of registrants (2100) and finishers (1838). Mohamed Hajjy (a native of Morocco who lives in Scandiano, near Reggio) won in 2h14’08. Silvia Samoggio won in 2h40’32’’. Marino Beltrami e Antonella Benatti were the first Reggio runners to the finish line.
New record of registrants and finishers: 2800+ and 2534, respectively. The winners were Philemon Kipkering in 2h17’06’’ for the men and Gloria Marconi in 2h35’31 for the women in a new race record. Top finishers from the city of Reggio Emilia: the young Lorenzo Villa (in his race debut!) and Rosa Alfieri. This year the President of the Italian Republic bestowed a high honor to the Reggio Emilia Marathon, recognizing it as a top-rated event.
A great storm brought cold and hard rain to this edition of the race, but that didn't stop the runners from competing with all their might. The downpour certainly didn't hinder Stefania Benedetti, who remarkably set a new race record in 2h35'28 on her way to victory. First among the men was Benazzouz Slimani, a runner from Morocco who completed the race in 2h17’28.
Carlo Guidetti and Rosa Alfieri were the top finishers from Reggio Emilia.
Carlo Guidetti and Rosa Alfieri were the top finishers from Reggio Emilia.
The start and finish line moved back to downtown Reggio Emilia under the obelisk of Piazza Gioberti, near the Church della Madonna della Ghiara. Noteworthy was the high percentage of runners who had been running our Marathon for 5/6 years in a row - proof that this is a marathon that leaves a mark in your heart. The winner was Hamed Nasef, who won the race in 2h17’25 ahead of Giorgio Calcaterra in in 2h20’04’’ and Ridha Chihaoui in 2h21’08. The female race saw the victory of Giustina Mennagunta, who crossed the finish line in 2h52’09’’ ahead of Vajda Zsuzsanna (02h53’20’’) and Vrajic Marija (2h56’53’’). The top male finishers from the city of Reggio Emilia were Pellacani Giuseppe, Rondoni Roberto and Palladino Daniele.
Great numbers for this edition: 2745 registrants, 2544 starters, 2448 finishers under 5 1/2 hours. These numbers put our Marathon in fifth place in the national rankings. This was the Facebook edition: a lot of runners started to follow us on social media. The winners were Ivana Iozzia (Italian born in Reggio Emilia) for the female race in 2h35’52’’. The male race was won by Teklu Geto Metaferia, who battled until the end with Italian runner, David Curzi. Third place for Hamed Nasef.
Rounding out the female podium were Emi Perpetua Chepkorir and Jebet Salina, both from Kenya.
Rounding out the female podium were Emi Perpetua Chepkorir and Jebet Salina, both from Kenya.
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The 15th edition of the race unfolded under a pale sun. This year's medal featured the fantastic Ponte of Calatrava, a futuristic bridge that had just been named the symbol of the city. 2101 finishers, led by Taofique El Barhoumi, born in 1981, who closed the race in 2h 15’55’’ for his very first marathon victory. Second place went to Tamas Kovacs from Hungary, followed by Nicodemus Biwott from Kenya. For the women, great race by Ilaria Bianchi, who returned to the race to win it and achieved that goal in 2h40’23’’. Five minutes back was Hungarian runner, Monika Nagy, 23-years old. Third place for Italian Lara Mustat.
Top three male Italian finishers were Mirko Canaglia in 2.22.22, followed by Gianluca Pasetto (2.22.25) and by Massimo Galliano in 2.26.26.
Top three male Italian finishers were Mirko Canaglia in 2.22.22, followed by Gianluca Pasetto (2.22.25) and by Massimo Galliano in 2.26.26.
The 16th edition was called “The Edition of Records” due to its 3180 registrations and 2986 starters with 332 women and 2554 men. But that wasn't all. There were 193 men under 3 hrs and 68 women under 3 1/2 hrs. 1975 athletes (including 177 women) under 4 hours. 2776 total finishers. Mokraji Lahcen won with the new record 2h12’29’’, followed by Tamas Kovacs and Nicodemus Biwott. In the female race, Eliana Patelli won in 2h36’18’’. On the podium with her were Elisa Stefani (2nd) and Laura Ricci. Top three Italian men were Tommaso Vaccina, Nicola Venturoli e Gianluca Pasetto. This edition doubled as the National Firefighters Championship, won by Michele Bedin, ahead of Antonio Zaccheo and Vito Minerva.
This was the edition that almost wasn't. First, earlier in the year, an earthquake had brought the region to its knees. Then, two days before the race, a heavy snowstorm hit the city. Nevertheless, the Reggio Emilia Marathon moved ahead despite the fact that only 2675 out of the 3000 registrants were able to make it to the city. Zain Jaouad won the race in 2h18’21’’, followed by Douirmi Said in 2h18’53’’ and Carmine Buccilli. On the female podium were Elisa Stefani (1st), Marija Vrajic and Barbara Cimmarusti.
Thanks to the new charitable initiative, “Diamoci una Mano”, the Marathon raised more than 6000€ that were donated to the town of Reggiolo to rebuild its schools damaged by the earthquake.
Thanks to the new charitable initiative, “Diamoci una Mano”, the Marathon raised more than 6000€ that were donated to the town of Reggiolo to rebuild its schools damaged by the earthquake.
The 18th edition kicked off with the Fanfara of Bersaglieri (part of the Italian Army) playing the national anthem.
2853 registrations, 2502 starters and 2388 finishers. Young Italian runner, Michele Palamini won the Marathon in 2h17’03’’, ahead of Laalami Cherkaoui (2h18’03) and Tyar Abdelhadi (2h18’12’’). The women's podium was all Italian: Patelli Eliana (2h39’41’’), Giordano Laura (2h39’42’’) and Dardini Claudia (2h47’14’’).
2853 registrations, 2502 starters and 2388 finishers. Young Italian runner, Michele Palamini won the Marathon in 2h17’03’’, ahead of Laalami Cherkaoui (2h18’03) and Tyar Abdelhadi (2h18’12’’). The women's podium was all Italian: Patelli Eliana (2h39’41’’), Giordano Laura (2h39’42’’) and Dardini Claudia (2h47’14’’).
New records scored with 3037 starters and 2919 finishers.
After his 2011 record, Mokraji Lahcen (Genoa City Group) won for the second time (2h17'52). Kabbouri Yassine (Athletics Gran sasso SSD a.r.l.) ranked 2nd with a time of 2h18'31 ". 3rd place for the Hungarian Kovacs Tamas (Vedac) with a time of 2h18'44 ". In the women's race, Laura Giordano (Atletica Silca Conegliano) triumphed with a time of 2h41’57". Silver medal for Claudia Dardini (G.S. Lammari) with a time of 2h44'50". On the lowest step of the podium Marija Vrajic (AK Maksimir), who crossed the finish line with a time of 2h49'23 ".
After his 2011 record, Mokraji Lahcen (Genoa City Group) won for the second time (2h17'52). Kabbouri Yassine (Athletics Gran sasso SSD a.r.l.) ranked 2nd with a time of 2h18'31 ". 3rd place for the Hungarian Kovacs Tamas (Vedac) with a time of 2h18'44 ". In the women's race, Laura Giordano (Atletica Silca Conegliano) triumphed with a time of 2h41’57". Silver medal for Claudia Dardini (G.S. Lammari) with a time of 2h44'50". On the lowest step of the podium Marija Vrajic (AK Maksimir), who crossed the finish line with a time of 2h49'23 ".