Marathon-News
7. November 2016
Successful Premiere for Mainova as Title Sponsor
Regional energy supplier Mainova premiered as title sponsor for the 35th edition of the Frankfurt Marathon. In perfect weather conditions the performances of the all athletes and relay teams as well as the contagious enthusiasm of the spectators made for a great atmosphere. About 200 participants ran in the „Team Mainova“ taking up the challenge ganzen Artikel lesen...
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon 2017 – registration is open!
Online registration for the 36th Mainova Frankfurt Marathon 2017 is started. All registration can be done on our homepage. The next Mainova Frankfurt Marathon takes place on October 29th 2017. Online registration for the relay marathon, Mini-Marathon (10 to 16 year old) and the Struwwelpeter-run (5 to 9 year old) will be available as well.
Mainova Frankfurt Marathon: How The Race Went
Fate Tola was 15 seconds short of a sensation when she finished the 35th Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. In her first marathon race after becoming a German citizen, the 29 year old runner starting for the LG Braunschweig achieved second place in 2:25:42 hours. Through this feat she not only claimed the German championship but also ganzen Artikel lesen...
31. October 2016
Mark Korir wins three-way Kenyan contest, Mamitu Daska just holds off Fate Tola’s late surge
Mark Korir won a three-way Kenyan contest and took the 35th edition of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon with a time of 2:06:48. The 28 year-old beat fellow Kenyans Martin Kosgey and Cybrian Kotut who ran 2:07:22 and 2:07:28 respectively. Bobby Curtis of the USA took a surprise fourth place, equalling his personal best with 2:11:20 ganzen Artikel lesen...
30. October 2016
Podcast: Interviews with Mark Korir, Martin Kosgey and Cybrian Kotut
Podcast: Interview with the Winner Of the 35th Mainova Frankfurt Marathon Mark Korir Frankfurt champion Mark Korir explains why this race is so popular with the Kenyans. Mark Korir pressed the accelerator at 35 km to crown his success in the Festhalle, Later he explained why this race is so attractive for him and his compatriots. [audio ganzen Artikel lesen...
Mamitu Daska wins the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon with 2:25:27
Top-5 Women 1. Mamitu Daska (ETH) 2:25:27 2. Fate Tola (GER) 2:25:42) 3. Sarah Jebet (KEN) 2:27:07 4. Lindsay Flanagan (USA) 2:29:28 5. Charlotte Purdue (GBR) 2:30:04 Mamitu Daska just holds off Fate Tola Mamitu Daska took Frankfurt for the second time after winning in 2011. For periods of the race the 33 year-old ganzen Artikel lesen...
Mark Korir wins the 35th Mainova Frankfurt Marathon in 2:06:48!
Top-5 Man 1. Mark Korir (KEN) 2:06:48 2. Martyn Kosgei (KEN) 2:07:22 3. Cybrian Kotut (KEN) 2:07:28 4. Mark Curtis (USA) 2:11:20 5. Tadesse Tola (ETH) 2:11:52 Mark Korir wins three-way Kenyan contest Mark Korir won a three-way Kenyan contest and took the 35th edition of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon with a time of ganzen Artikel lesen...
28. October 2016
Video Interview with Mark Korir and Cybrian Kotut
Mark Korir and Cybrian Kotut are among the favourites for Sunday’s Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. The Kenyans have both already won the Paris Marathon and clocked their respective personal bests at this spring race. While Korir ran 2:05:49 in Paris in 2015, Kotut became his successor this year with 2:07:11. Video: race-news-service.com / Mainova Frankfurt Marathon
Podcast: Lindsey Flanagan of the USA wants to seize her opportunity in Frankfurt
Lindsey Flanagan will make her European debut on Frankfurt's fast course. She made her debut at the distance with 2:33:12 in Houston in 2015 and that remains her fastest time. Later that same year she won the silver medal at the Pan-Am Games in Toronto. https://www.frankfurt-marathon.com/wp-content/uploads/Frankfurt-Marathon_Audio_Lindsey-Flanagan-USA-pre-Frankfurt-Mara-2016_-6178.mp3 Lindsey Flanagan
Podcast: Mark Korir explains why training camps are so important for the Kenyans
One of the leading contenders in the men's field, Mark Korir explains why preparing for Frankfurt and other races in a training camp is the basis for his success. Last year he won the Paris Marathon in 2:05:49 and is aiming for a place on the podium in Frankfurt. https://www.frankfurt-marathon.com/wp-content/uploads/Frankfurt-Marathon_Audio_Mark-Korir-Pre-Frankfurt-Mara-2016_-6179.mp3 Mark Korir
