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

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)

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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