At the end of December, traditional New Year’s races were held in different countries, which brought together the world’s leading athletes. The athletes showed high results, set records and confirmed their readiness for the new season.
Spain: Cross de Amurrio
On December 28, the WA XC Tour Silver series race took place in Amurrio. Younes Knia won the men’s 9 km race (28:29), ahead of Kenyan Brian Kipta (28:35). In the women’s 9 km race, Dorkus Chepkwemey from Kenya confidently won (32:41), the second was Naima Ait Alibu (33:17).
Portugal: São Silvestre and Funchal
In Lisbon on December 27 , Salome Afonso (32:55) and world champion in 1500 m Isaac Nader (28:33) won at the São Silvestre de Lisboa race (10 km).In Funchal on December 28, at the 66th Sao Silvestre race, Joana Soares (20:13) and Nuno Pereira (17:11) became the best, who was significantly ahead of the Lithuanian Mindaugas Balčiauskas (17:37).
Germany: records in Aschau
On December 27 in Aschau, at the Aschauer Vorsilvesterlauf 5 km race, the track record was set by Olympic participant Florian Brehmm (13:55). Among women, Elena Burkard won (16:05), also with a record.
Other European starts
- El Masnou (Spain): Dmitry Seryogin (14:37) and Oria de Rueda (16:35).
- Ribble Valley (Great Britain): Verity Ockenden (32:18) and Matt Ramsden (29:05, personal best).
- Ankara (Turkey): Dilek Ozturk (35:08) and Diyar Ergüven (29:24).
Asia and Africa
- Ajman (UAE): Ethiopians Lulu Negera (61:33) and Bekesh Olani (70:20) were the best in the half marathon.
- Kenitra (Morocco): Moussab Hadout (28:52) and Merieme Azroor (33:27) won the Kenitra 10K race.
Traditional Boxing Day Races
In Canada, Great Britain and Ireland, festive starts took place:
- Hamilton (Canada): Stephanie Ryall (60:19) and Sergio Ráez Villanueva (51:57).
- Clivedon (Great Britain): Deborah Bruce (22:05) and Felix McGrath (18:33).
- Stranorlar (Ireland): Mark English (15:08) and Jessica Coyne (16:27).
Latest results of sports competitions
- 28.12 Ajman Half Marathon, Ajman
- 28.12 VII Amurrio International Cross, Amurrio
- 28.12 Funchal São Silvestre, Funchal
- 28.12 Great Ataturk Run, Анкара
- 28.12 Kenitra 10K, Kenitra
- 28.12 San Silvestre de Leon, Леон
- 28.12 San Silvestre del Masnou, Ал-Масноу
- 28.12 Seaside Christmas Run, Одеса
- 28.12 Top Flight by RunThrough – Ribble Valley 10K, Клітеро
- 27.12 Aschauer Vorsilvesterlauf, Ашау-ім-Кімгау
- 27.12 Oliver McCullagh Greencastle 5 Mile, с. Грінкасл
- 27.12 São Silvestre Praia da Tocha – Campeonato Distrital de Estrada de Coimbra, Кантаньєде
- 27.12 São Silvestre de Lisboa, Лісабон
- 27.12 Chernihiv Region Indoor Championship, Kyiv
- 26.12 Clevedon Boxing Day, Клеведон
- 26.12 Finn Valley St Stephens Day 5K, Странорлар
- 26.12 Harold Webster Memorial Boxing Day 10-Miler, Гамільтон
- 26.12 MSD Be Well 4 Mile Road Race, Клонмел
Upcoming competitions
- 31.12 BOclassic South Tyrol, Bolzano
- 31.12 Bietigheim New Year’s Eve Run, Bittigheim-Bissingen
- 31.12 Race of the Noses, Barcelona
- 31.12 Intersport Sylvestercross, Зост
- 31.12 Nationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana, Мадрид
- 31.12 New Year’s Eve Run Trier, Trier
- 31.12 New Year’s Eve Run Trier, Trier
- 01.01 Vinnytsia New Year Run, Vinnytsia
- 01-02.01 Ultra Trail Challenge Race Baiyunshan SnowRun, Чжанцзякоу
- 03.01 Polar Night Half Marathon, Тромсе
- 04.01 Karachi Marathon, Карачі
- 04.01 Marathon Mérida Banerte, Мерида
- 04.01 Prom Classic 10K, Nice
The athletes finished the year in great shape, and the new season promises to be no less exciting.
