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Jepkosgei Sets Valencia Course Record With Year-Leading 2:14:00 as Korir Wins Men's Race

Batucadas with cheering crowds turned the course into a citywide celebration.

Overview

  • Joyciline Jepkosgei won the women's race in 2:14:00, setting a Valencia course record and the fastest women's marathon time of 2025.
  • Kenyan runner John Korir captured the men's title in 2:02:24.
  • Participation estimates varied, with reports citing roughly 36,000 to more than 38,000 runners from around the world.
  • Valencia mayor María José Catalá and Mercadona president Juan Roig were among the notable figures at the race start.
  • Influencers Estefanía "Verdeliss" Unzú ran a personal best of 2:48:05, while Marta Baceiredo finished in 3:19:59.