"The 2026 Transvulcania Half Marathon was the sixth race of the 2026 Mountain Running World Cup, and saw yet another Kenyan sweep as Ruth Gitonga and Philemon Kiriago emerged victorious in 2:22:50 and 2:07:43, respectively."
"Gitonga's race appeared controlled and confident as she led from the start, opening a safe margin over compatriot Joyce Njeru over the second half of the race. Kiriago, on the other hand, having run in second behind Richard Omaya Atuya (Kenya) for much of the race, won in a late charge and a sprint finish against a fast-closing Anthony Felber of France."
"The race kicked off on Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 a.m. local time, 90 minutes after the Transvulcania Ultramarathon. The loosely termed "half marathon" featured 24.8 kilometers (15.4 miles) on a net uphill course, climbing 2,097 meters (6,880 feet) from the Fuencaliente Lighthouse, and descending just 689 meters (2,260 feet), to finish at the El Pilar Recreation Area."
"With fairly optimal conditions, the race had all the necessary ingredients for some fast finishing times. iRunFar is a media partner of the World Mountain Running Association, which is supporting iRunFar's 2026 Transvulcania Vertical Kilometer and Half Marathon coverage."
The 2026 Transvulcania Half Marathon, the sixth race of the 2026 Mountain Running World Cup, was won by Ruth Gitonga and Philemon Kiriago. Gitonga led from the start with a controlled, confident effort, maintaining a safe margin over Joyce Njeru through the second half. Kiriago ran behind Richard Omaya Atuya for much of the race, then accelerated late to win with a sprint finish against Anthony Felber. The race began on Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 a.m. local time, 90 minutes after the Transvulcania Ultramarathon. The course covered 24.8 kilometers on a net uphill profile, climbing 2,097 meters and descending 689 meters to the El Pilar Recreation Area.
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