There will be many disappointed, however, since the organization had only granted 53,000 bibs for the 2024 edition, held on April 21.
Almost gender parity
“It’s an absolutely phenomenal number”, commented event director Hugh Brasher. Moreover “the increase in the number of registrations for women, from 43% last year to 49%, is exceptional and brings us closer to parity”he stressed.
On April 21, the Kenyans Alexander Munyao (2h04:01) among the men and Peres Jepchircir (2h16:16) among the dates had won.
The 2025 edition will take place on April 27.
