Jepkosgei sets women's course record at Cardiff Half Marathon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Joyciline Jepkosgei set a new women's course record at the 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon on October 4, finishing in 1:05:40. Gideon Kiprotich won the men's race in 59:43, while the wheelchair events were won by Sam Kolek and Mel Nicholls. A total of more than 29,000 runners participated in the race, which took place in favorable weather conditions. Jepkosgei expressed satisfaction with her performance, noting the challenges of the course. The event saw notable athletes including Dame Kelly Holmes and Aaron Ramsey.
- •Jepkosgei's time sets a new women's course record
- •Kiprotich wins men's race
- •Over 29,000 runners participated
- •Sam Kolek and Mel Nicholls win wheelchair races
- •Conditions were favorable for competitors
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Jepkosgei sets Cardiff Half Marathon course record
"Joyciline Jepkosgei sets a new women's course record at the 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon, while Gideon Kiprotich is men's winner.
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