2026 Paris Marathon Results: Ethiopian Duo Dominate as Guye Idemo Adola and Mekides Shimeles Claim Victory

Guye Idemo Adola of Ethiopia produced a superb performance to win the 2026 Paris Marathon men’s elite race in a time of 2:03:54. Adola pulled away in the closing stages to secure a convincing victory ahead of fellow Ethiopian Tesfaye Deriba (2:04:15) and Belgium’s Bashir Abdi, who took third in 2:04:19.

Top 10 Men’s Results – 2026 Paris Marathon

1 - Guye Idemo Adola (Ethiopia) – 2:03:54

2 - Tesfaye Deriba (Ethiopia) – 2:04:15

3 - Bashir Abdi (Belgium) – 2:04:19

4 - Kenneth Kipkemoi (Kenya) – 2:04:21

5 - Haymanot Alew (Ethiopia) – 2:05:19

6 - Erick Sang (Kenya) – 2:05:34

7 - Filmon Tesfu (Netherlands) – 2:06:40

8 - Pietro Riva (Italy) – 2:06:46

9 - Jirata Dinki (Ethiopia) – 2:08:18

10 - Hillary Bor (USA) – 2:08:40

In the women’s elite race, Mekides Shimeles of Ethiopia stormed to victory in 2:18:56, finishing well clear of her compatriot Aminet Ahmed (2:21:25) in second place. Shitaye Eshete, also from Ethiopia, completed a podium sweep for the country with third place in 2:23:22.

Top 10 Women’s Results – 2026 Paris Marathon

1 - Mekides Shimeles (Ethiopia) – 2:18:56

2 - Aminet Ahmed (Ethiopia) – 2:21:25

3 - Shitaye Eshete (Ethiopia) – 2:23:22

4 - Pascalia Chepkogei (Bahrain) – 2:24:34

5 - Clémence Calvin (France) – 2:25:24

6 - Burtukan Yifru (Ethiopia) – 2:26:24

7 - Susana Santos (Portugal) – 2:26:26

8 - Mikky Keetels (Netherlands) – 2:30:42

9- Jana Soethout (Germany) – 2:31:09

10 - Victoria Warpy (Belgium) – 2:31:50

The 2026 Paris Marathon once again showcased the dominance of Ethiopian distance runners, with both winners and multiple podium finishers coming from the East African nation.

When is NN Marathon Rotterdam 2026?

Sunday, 12 April 2026 (The main marathon day).

The full event weekend runs on Saturday 11 April and Sunday 12 April 2026.

Where is NN Marathon Rotterdam 2026?

Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Start: At the foot of the iconic Erasmus Bridge (Schiedamsedijk).

Finish: On the Coolsingel in front of Rotterdam City Hall.

What Time Does the Race Start?

Main Marathon (42.195 km): Starts at 10:00 AM on Sunday, 12 April 2026.

Start waves are staggered between 10:00 AM and 10:40 AM.

Other races on Sunday:

10 KM Rotterdam starts at 9:15 AM.

Full Weekend Schedule

Saturday, 11 April 2026 Marathon Rotterdam Walk (5 km, 10 km, 15 km) – Starts from 08:00 AM

NN Kids Runs – 15:30 PM

City Run (4.2 km) – 16:15 PM

Sunday, 12 April 2026 10 KM Rotterdam – 09:15 AM

NN Marathon Rotterdam – 10:00 AM (staggered waves)

How to Watch NN Marathon Rotterdam 2026?

In the Netherlands: Live broadcast on NPO (public television) and streaming platforms.

Internationally: Check FloTrack (in some countries), the official NN Marathon Rotterdam app for live tracking, or the event’s YouTube channel.

Live tracking of all participants will also be available via the official event app.

What Is the Prize Money for NN Marathon Rotterdam 2026?

For reference, previous editions offered a total prize pool of approximately $31,800 to $47,000+ for elite runners. As a World Athletics Gold Label race, it usually attracts strong prize money for top finishers.

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