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Hamburg Half Marathon

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Hamburg Half Marathon
DateAnnually June
LocationHamburg
Event typeRoad
DistanceHalf marathon
Primary sponsorHella
Established1995; 29 years ago (1995)
Course recordsMen's: 1:00:52 (2015)
Eritrea Merhawi Kesete
Women's: 1:10:05 (2023)
Israel Lonah Chemtai Salpeter
Official siteHamburg Half Marathon
Participants8,060 (2019)

The Hamburg Half Marathon is an annual road running event held in Hamburg, Germany. It is currently sponsored by Hella Mineral Water [de].

History

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The race was first run in 1995 in Hamburg Stadtpark and was named the Hamburg-Mannheimer Cup.[1] In 2003, the course was changed so that it ran through the city, and the race was renamed Hamburg Halbmarathon (Hamburg Half Marathon).[1] Hella became the title sponsor the following year, in 2004.[1]

The 2020 edition of the race was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, with registrants having the option of transferring their entry to 2021.[2]

Course

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The start is on the Reeperbahn and heads west before turning east along the banks of the Elbe and through the city. It makes a lap of the Außenalster before finishing on the Rothenbaumchaussee.

Past winners

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Edition[3] Year Date Men's winner Time (h:m:s) Women's winner Time (h:m:s)
30 2024 26 June  Vincent Kimutai (KEN) 1:02:09  Alemaddis Eyayu (ETH) 1:10:47
29 2023 25 June  Samwel Mailu (KEN) 1:01:09  Lonah Chemtai Salpeter (ISR) 1:10:05
28 2022 26 June  Samwel Mailu (KEN) 1:01:52  Ludwina Chepngetich (KEN) 1:12:32
27 2021 27 June COVID-19 / digital virtual event[4]
26 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic[4]
25 2019 30 June  Stephen Kiprotich (UGA) 1:04:11  Melat Kejeta (ETH) 1:11:28
24 2018 1 July  Kalipus Lomwai (KEN) 1:01:22  Gladys Jeptepkeny (KEN) 1:10:13
23 2017 25 June  Albert Kangogo (KEN) 1:01:07  Flomena Chepchirchir (KEN) 1:10:21
22 2016 26 June  Geoffrey Yegon (KEN) 1:01:46  Antonina Kwambai (KEN) 1:12:48
21 2015 21 June  Merhawi Kesete (ERI) 1:00:52  Agnes Mutune (KEN) 1:11:27
20 2014 29 June  Charles Wachira (KEN) 1:01:41  Agnes Mutune (KEN) 1:12:46
19 2013 23 June  Abrha Gebregziabher (ERI) 1:03:39  Alemtsehay Mesfin (ETH) 1:14:33
18 2012 24 June  Jacob Kendagor (KEN) 1:02:21  Caroline Chepkwony (KEN) 1:13:27
17 2011  Josphat Kiprono (KEN) 1:03:15  Monica Jepkoech (KEN) 1:16:08
16 2010  Peter Kwalia (KEN) 1:07:21  Caroline Chepkwony (KEN) 1:13:57
15 2009  Gilbert Kirwa (KEN) 1:01:52  Caroline Chepkwony (KEN) 1:14:51
14 2008  Peter Kiprotich (KEN) 1:03:41  Pauline Njery (KEN) 1:15:22
13 2007  Elijah Keitany (KEN) 1:04:38  Ednah Mukhwana (KEN) 1:22:14
12 2006  Shadrack Kiyai (KEN) 1:07:27  Marisol Madera (ESP) 1:27:46
11 2005  Augustus Mbusya (KEN) 1:05:57  Mercy Kibarus (KEN) 1:20:24
10 2004  Amos Matui (KEN) 1:05:26  Lydia Kurgat (KEN) 1:16:37
9 2003  Philip Cheruiyot (KEN) 1:06:45  Gitte Karlshøj (DEN) 1:16:40
8 2002  Meshack Kosgei (KEN) 1:07:28  Gitte Karlshøj (DEN) 1:14:01
7 2001  Steffen Benecke (GER) 1:06:23  Mariya Latysheva (UKR) 1:17:25
6 2000  James Tanui (KEN) 1:05:45  Gabriele Schult (GER) 1:22:47
5 1999  Samwel Kiplimo (KEN) 1:07:10  Christine Stief (GER) 1:19:47
4 1998  Stephen Rugut (KEN) 1:04:51  Gabriele Schult (GER) 1:20:34
3 1997  Stephan Freigang (GER) 1:02:37  Christina Mai (GER) 1:14:46
2 1996  Jürgen Kerl (GER) 1:04:22  Rose Marie Soares (FRA) 1:14:34
1 1995  Michael Hass (GER) 1:04:09  Manuela Veith (GER) 1:16:57

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Hall of Fame | hella hamburg half". 19 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Der hella hamburg halbmarathon 2020 fällt aus | hella hamburg halbmarathon". 18 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Hall of Fame". Hella hamburg halbmarathon. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  4. ^ a b michaelstrokosch (2015-08-19). "Rekorde / Hall of Fame | hella hamburg halbmarathon" (in German). Retrieved 2023-06-25.
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