Dalian International Marathon

The Dalian International Marathon is an annual marathon held in Dalian, China. It is recognized by IRRA and China Athletic Association of Road Running Committee. It was first held in 1987, making it one of the oldest races in China.[1]

Dalian International Marathon
DateMid-May
LocationDalian, China
Event typeRoad
DistanceMarathon, Half marathon, 4.2km run
Primary sponsorICBC
Established1987
Course recordsMen's: 2:09:44 (2018)
Edwin Koech
Women's: 2:26:12 (2011)
Wang Jiali
Official siteDalian International Marathon

In 2015 30,000 runners took part, with 25 elite runners. The prize for the winner was $30,000, with the runner up receiving $20,000.[2]

The 2020 edition of the race was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Winners
Zhu Xiaolin is a three-time winner of the women's race.

Key:   Course record

Edition Year Men Time
(h:m:s)		 Women Time
(h:m:s)
32nd 2019  Tsegaye Getachew (ETH) 2:11:25  Mulu Seboka (ETH) 2:27:19
31st 2018  Edwin Koech (KEN) 2:09:44  Mulu Seboka (ETH) 2:28:59
30th 2017  William Ngelel (KEN) 2:13:48  Ednah Mukhwana (KEN) 2:32:58
29th 2016  Regasa Mndaye Bejiga (ETH) 2:17:48  Kibarus Mercy Jerotich (KEN) 2:40:14
28th 2015  Marius Kimutai (KEN) 2:15:18  Tsega Gelaw (ETH) 2:41:14
27th 2014  Fikre Assefa (ETH) 2:13:39  Margaret Toroitich (KEN) 2:46:05
– 2013 Did not held
26th 2012[4]  Julius Maisei (KEN) 2:13:03  Wei Xiaojie (CHN) 2:29:46
25th 2011[1]  Stephen Chemlany (KEN) 2:14:15  Wang Jiali (CHN) 2:26:12
24th 2010[5]  Stephen Chemlany (KEN) 2:13:10  Chen Rong (CHN) 2:30:09
23rd 2009  David Mutua (KEN) 2:15:09  Zhu Yingying (CHN) 2:34:00
22nd 2008[6]  Zhang Qingle (CHN) 2:17:40  Chang Jinxue (CHN) 2:43:26
21st 2007[7]  Zhang Wenliang (CHN) 2:19:01  Jiang Yuanyuan (CHN) 2:41:01
20th 2006  Ma Lijun (CHN) 2:21:07  Zhu Xiaolin (CHN) 2:45:57
19th 2005  Qiu Mingjun (CHN) 2:20:55  Zhu Xiaolin (CHN) 2:36:04
18th 2004  Seiji Kushibe (JPN) 2:20:15  Wei Yanan (CHN) 2:29:04
17th 2003  Gong Ke (CHN) 2:17:02  Zeng Hong (CHN) 2:40:17
16th 2002  Zhong Weifu (CHN) 2:21:23  Zhu Xiaolin (CHN) 2:42:56
15th 2001  Zhan Donglin (CHN) 2:18:58  Tian Mei (CHN) 2:39:15
14th 2000  Zhong Weifu (CHN) 2:18:52  Sun Jing (CHN) 2:40:54
13th 1999  Gong Ke (CHN) 2:20:04  Ai Dongmei (CHN) 2:34:02
12th 1998  Zhan Donglin (CHN) 2:16:15  Sun Yingjie (CHN) 2:26:22
11th 1997  Sergey Shalomeyev (RUS) 2:19:41  Dong Yanmei (CHN) 2:28:09
10th 1996  Cao Ren (CHN) 2:15:55  Yin Lili (CHN) 2:32:42
9th 1995  Ning Limin (CHN) 2:18:41  Jiang Bo (CHN) 2:32:18
8th 1994  Meng Xianhui (CHN) 2:18:20  Ren Xiujuan (CHN) 2:35:59
7th 1993  Hu Gangjun (CHN) 2:17:18  Wang Yanfang (CHN) 2:35:58
6th 1992  Ivan Shelev (RUS) 2:17:18  Wang Yanfang (CHN) 2:38:42
5th 1991  Shelgest Runov (USSR) 2:14:04  Li Yemei (CHN) 2:32:46
4th 1990  Holmark Hinov (USSR) 2:23:04  Tulnina (USSR) 2:41:52
3rd 1989  Yasuo Yoshizumi (JPN) 2:18:55  Jiang Wei (USSR) 2:49:21
2nd 1988  Wang Hanjie (CHN) 2:26:10  Xu Guizhen (CHN) 3:13:04
1st 1987  Kaoru Shinjo (JPN) 2:20:05  Daniela Persi (ITA) 2:53:02

References
  1. "Stephen Chemlany of Kenya wins Dalian Marathon", China Daily, 1 May 2011. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
  2. "Quick riches attracting Kenyan hopefuls looking to cash in on China's marathon scene", South China Morning Post, 12 April 2015. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
  3. https://www.dlmls.org/index/index/article?id=01b9cbda-6db3-11ea-9f28-0fe5b471cc9c
  4. May 2012 AIMS Results. AIMS. Retrieved on 2012-05-17.
  5. April 2010 AIMS Results. AIMS. Retrieved on 2011-05-02.
  7. 17 JUNE 2007: DALIAN INTERNATIONAL MARATHON, CHINA. AIMS. Retrieved on 2011-10-07.


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