All-Time Top 10 Rankings of Marathon Runners as of end 2012

Men (downhill course  excluded)

Patrick Makau

1) 2:03:38 (WR) -  Patrick Makau MUSYOKI (KEN) - Berlin 25 Sept 2011
2) 2:03:42 -  Wilson Kipsang KIPROTICH (KEN) - Frankfurt 30 Oct 2011
3) 2:03:59 - Haile GEBRSELASSIE (ETH) - Berlin 28 Sep 2008
4) 2:04:15 (WL) - Geoffrey Kiprono MUTAI (KEN) - Berlin 30 Sep 2012
5) 2:04:16 (debut) - Dennis Kipruto KIMETTO (KEN) - Berlin 30 Sep 2012 (2nd placing)
6) 2:04:23 (debut) - Ayele ABSHERO (ETH) - Dubai 27 Jan 2012
7) 2:04:27 -  Duncan Kibet KIRONG (KEN) - Rotterdam 05 Apr 2009
7) 2:04:27 - James Kipsang KWAMBAI (KEN) - Rotterdam 05 Apr 2009 (2nd placing)
9) 2:04:38 - Tsegaye KEBEDE (ETH) - Chicago 07 Oct 2012
10) 2:04:40 - Emmanuel Kipchirchir MUTAI (KEN) - London 17 Apr 2011


Men (downhill course, not ratified by IAAF)

Geoffrey Mutai

1) 2:03:02 (Fastest ever) - Geoffrey Kiprono MUTAI (KEN) - Boston 18 Apr 2011
2) 2:03:06 (debut) - Mosese Cheruiyot MOSOP (KEN) - Boston 18 Apr 2011 (2nd placing) 
3) 2:04:53 - Gebregziabher GEBREMARIAM (ETH) - Boston 18 Apr 2011 (3rd placing)




Women

Paula Radcliffe

1) 2:15:25 (WR) - Paula RADCLIFFE (GBR) - London 13 Apr 2003
2) 2:18:20 -  Liliya SHOBUKHOVA (RUS) - Chicago 09 Oct 2011
3) 2:18:37 (WL) - Mary Jepkosgei KEITANY (KEN) - London 22 Apr 2012
4) 2:18:47 - Catherine NDEREBA (KEN) - Chicago 07 Oct 2001
5) 2:18:58 - Tiki GELANA (ETH) - Rotterdam 15 Apr 2012
6) 2:19:12 - Mizuki NOGUCHI (JPN) - Berlin 25 Sep 2005
7) 2:19:19 - Irina MIKITENKO (GER) - Berlin 28 Sep 2008
8) 2:19:31 - Aselefech MERGIA (ETH) - Dubai 27 Jan 2012
9) 2:19:34 - Lucy Wangui KABUU (KEN) - Dubai 27 Jan 2012 (2nd placing)
10) 2:19:36 - Deena KASTOR (USA) - London 23 Apr 2006

Some of the world's New Marathon Course Records set in the year 2012

Men :
2012
07 Jan - 2:07:37 - Xiamen -  Peter Kamais (KEN)
15 Jan - 2:06:51 - Houston - Tariku Jafar (ETH)
27 Jan - 2:04:23 - Dubai -  Ayele Abshero (ETH)
05 Jan - 2:11:27 - Hong Kong  - Dejere Abera (ETH)
18 Mar -2:05:37 - Seoul - Wilson Loyanae Erupe (KEN)
08 Apr - 2:07:57 - Daegu, S Korea - David Kemboi Kiyeng (KEN)
24 Jun - 2:14:46 -  Kuala Lumpur - Kennedy Kiproo Lilan (KEN)
16 Sep - 2:11:52 - Sydney -  Yuki Kawauchi (JPN)
07 Oct - 2:04:38 - Chicago - Tsegaye Kebede (ETH)
07 Oct - 2:07:01 - Košice, Slovakia - Lawrence Kimaiyo (KEN)
14 Oct - 2:05:46 - Eindhoven  - Dickson Chumba (KEN)
21 Oct - 2:04:41 - Amsterdam - Wilson Chebet (KEN)
21 Oct - 2:06:46 - Gyeongju, S. Korea - Wilson Loyanai (KEN)
04 Nov - 2:05:50 - JoongAng Seoul - James Kipsang Kwambai (KEN)
11 Nov - 2:11:35 - Athens - Raymond Bett (KEN)
25 Nov - 2:11:52 - Osaka - Serod Batochir (Mongolia)
25 Nov - 2:21:14 - Kobe - Kensuke Takahashi (JPN)
02 Dec - 2:09:01 -  Shanghai - Sylvester Kimeli Teimet (KEN)

Women:
2012
15 Jan - 2:23:14 - Houston - Alemitu Abera (ETH)
05 Feb - 2:30:12 - Hong Kong - Misiker Demissie (ETH)
26 Feb - 2:25:28 - Tokyo - Atsede Habtamu (ETH)
08 Apr - 2:24:57 - Daegu - Alemitu Abera Begna (ETH)
21 Oct - 2:21:09 - Amsterdam  - Meseret Hailu (ETH)
28 Oct - 2:21:01 - Frankfurt - Meselech MELKAMU (ETH)
18 Nov - 2:23:07 - Yakohama - Lydia Cheromei (KEN)
25 Nov - 2:39:52 - Kobe - Yui Ouchi (JPN)
02 Dec - 2:23:07 - Shanghai - Feyse Tadesse Boru (ETH)

Top 10 World Leading marathon runners as of end of the year 2012

2012 Top 10 Leading Marathon Men  [WR 2:03:38 Patrick Makau (KEN) Berlin 2011]

1) 2:04:15 (WL) - Geoffrey Mutai (KEN) - Berlin 30 Sep
2) 2:04:16 (debut) - Dennis Kimetto (KEN) - Berlin 30 Sep (2nd placing)
3) 2:04:23 (debut) - Ayele Abshiro (ETH) - Dubai 27 Jan
4) 2:04:38 (PB) - Tsegaye Kebede (ETH) - Chicago 07 Oct
5) 2:04:44 - Wilson Kipsang (KEN) - London 22 Apr
6) 2:04:48 (PB) - Yemane Adhane (ETH) - Rotterdam 15 Apr
7) 2:04:50 (PB) - Dino Sefir (ETH) - Dubai 27 Jan (2nd placing)
7) 2:04:50 (PB)  - Getu Feleke (ETH) - Rotterdam 15 Apr (2nd placing)
9) 2:04:52 (PB) - Feyisa Lelisa (ETH) - Chicago 07 Oct (2nd placing)
10) 2:04:54 (PB) - Markos Geneti (ETH) - Dubai 27 Jan (3rd placing)

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2012 Top 10 Leading Marathon Women  [WR 2:15:25 Paula Radcliffe (GBR) London 2003]

1) 2:18:37 (PB) (WL) - Mary Keitany (KEN) - London 22 Apr
2) 2:18:58 (PB) - Tiki Gelana (ETH) - Rotterdam 15 Apr
3) 2:19:31 (PB) - Aselefech Mergia (ETH) - Dubai 27 Jan
4) 2:19:34 (PB) - Lucy Kabuu (KEN) - Dubai 27 Jan (2nd placing)
5) 2:19:50 (PB) - Edna Kiplagat (KEN) - London 22 Apr (2nd placing)
6) 2:19:52 (PB) - Mare Dibaba (ETH) - Dubai 27 Jan (3rd placing)
7) 2:20:14 (PB) - Priscilla Cheptoo (KEN) - London 22 Apr (3rd placing)
8) 2:20:30 (PB) - Bizunesh Bekele (ETH) - Dubai 27 Jan (4th placing)
8) 2:20:30 (PB) - Aberu Kebede (ETH) - Berlin 30 Sep
10) 2:20:57 - Florence Kiplagat (KEN) - London 22 Apr (4th placing)

2013 Calendar of some local running events

06 Jan - Multi-Purpose Insurans Run 2013, Padang Merbuk, K. Lumpur
27 Jan - Penang Run 2013, USM, Penang 

03 Feb - Melawati 10k Run 2013 , Hulu Kelang
23 Feb - 4th USM Open Relay, Penang 
 
03 Mar - Brooks Half Marathon 2013, National Stadium Bukit Jalil. Registration
17 Mar - Malakoff Penang 2013, Esplanade.   Registration
31 Mar - MAKNA Founder's Run 2013, Padang Merbuk, K.L. Registration
 

07 Apr - Malaysia Women Marathon, Shah Alam, Selangor. Registration
14 Apr - Kuala Lumpur 10K Road Race 2013 , Padang Merbok, K.L.
21 Apr - The Island Ocean Marathon 2013, Tanjung Malai, Langkawi, Kedah
21 Apr - KL International Jazz Earth Day Run 2013 , Universiti Malaya
28 Apr - Bidor Half Marathon 2013, Bidor, Perak


05 May - Penang Open Cross Country, Teluk Kumbar 
12 May - Penang Run 2013-2014 [Stage 1 of 4 : Esplanade to Teluk Kumbar 21km]
12 May - Larian Hari Keputeraan Sultan Azlan Shah, Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Registration

01 Jun - 30th ASJC (Alor Setar Jogging Club) Half Marathon, Alor Setar.
09 Jun - Mizuno Wave Run 2013
16 Jun - KWYP Penang Hill Climb 
16 Jun - Muar Cross Country 21km Run 
23 Jun [postponed] - The 10th Olympic Day Fun Run 2013, Dataran Merdeka , K.L.
29 Jun - Larian Bendang Kedah, Stadium Darul Aman, Alor Setar. 21km, 7km, 3km
30 Jun [postponed to 29 September] - Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2013 

07 July - Penang Run 2013-2014 [Stage 2 of 4 :Teluk Kumbar to Sg Pinang 21km]
07 July - Peace Run 2013, Youth Park Penang. 6km
07 July - Ipoh International Run
07 July - Seremban Half Marathon  
07 July - Feel Good Run 2013, Sri Pentas, Bandar Utama, P.J.
14 July -  Pisang Relay Penang 2013, Straits Quay, Penang

14 July - Pacemaker Anniversary Run 9, Tapak A, Lake Garden, K.L.
21 Jul -  56th Penang Chinese Cross Country Run 2013 Chung Ling High School, Penang  (2013年度第56届全槟华人越野赛跑)

18 Aug - New Balance Half Marathon 2013 @Setia Alam
25 Aug - Borneo International Marathon 2013, K. Kinabalu, Sabah
25 Aug - Tanjung 10km Run , Jalan Sepoy Lines, Penang 
25 Aug - JSP City Run 2013, Bukit Mertajam
30 Aug - DELTA ECO Night Run , Youth Park, Penang 

01 Sep - The River Jungle Marathon 2013, Hulu Langat, Selangor
01 Sept - 5th Penang KOMTAR Tower Run 2013
01 Sep - Kidney Run 2013, i-City, Shah Alam, Selangor
07 Sep - Shape Night Run '13, Putrajaya
07 Sep - Tropicana Golf Course Nite Race 2013, 7pm, 8.5km, P.Jaya 
08 Sep -  Run For Peace 2013, 6km, Han Chiang High School, Penang
08 Sep - 30KM Back to Basic, Mardi, Serdang, Selangor
14 Sep - SP Half Marathon 2013, Sungai Petani, Kedah 
14 Sep - The Most Beautiful Thing TMBT 2013, downtown Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
15 Sep - Great Eastern Live Great Run 2013, Menara Matrade, K. Lumpur 
15 Sep (NEW DATE) -  The 10th Olympic Day Fun Run 2013, Dataran Merdeka , K.L.
21 Sep - IMU Charity Run 2013, Bukit Jalil, K.Lumpur
22 Sep - RHB Centennial Run, 10km, Esplanade, Penang
28 Sep - Larian Jambatan Sultan Mahmud 2013, Kuala Terengganu 
29 Sep (NEW DATE) -  Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2013 
 29 Sep - Charity ICE Run 2013, Matic, Jalan Ampang,K. Lumpur. 13km

06 Oct  - 2013 KRI Annual Road Race, Ipoh. 10km and 21km
06 Oct  - KWYP City Run, Komtar, Penang
13 Oct - Penang Run 2013-2014 [Stage 3 of 4 : Sg Pinang to Teluk Bahang 14km]
13 Oct - MBN Unity Run,Esplanade, Penang
13 Oct - The Pink Charity Run 2013, Klang 
13 Oct - Back 2 Endurance 2013 Ultra, Lake Garden Perdana, K.Lumpur
13 Oct - BHP Orange Run 2013, 11km
19 Oct - BSN Putrajaya Night Marathon
20 Oct - adidas KOTR, Petaling Jaya
27 Oct - Rock To Rock Run, 10.2km, Batu Feringgi, Penang 

03 Nov - AMSA Diabetes Run 2013, 8km, UPM, Serdang, Selangor
10 Nov - Larian Merdeka 2013, Penang Time Squares, Penang. 10km
10 Nov (new date) - Charity ICE Run 2013, Matic, Jalan Ampang, K. L.
17 Nov - PBIM 2013
23/24 Nov - Putrajaya Ultra Challenge 2013
24 Nov - Penang Beach Run, Batu Feringgi.
24 Nov - Park City Run 2013, K. Lumpur 

01 Dec - Team Malaysia Fan Run 2013, Dataran Putrajaya, Presint 3, Putrajaya, 15km, 10km
01 Dec [new date] - CICM Responsible Care Run 2013, Putrajaya.
01 Dec - Terry Fox Run Kuala Lumpur 2013, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa
08 Dec - PAAA Round The Island Relay , Esplanade Penang 
15 Dec - Takasima Run 2013, Penang  Science Park, Bukit Minyak, 12km
15 Dec - Mizuno Pacesetters Relay 2013, MAEPS/Mardi, Serdang, Selangor
29 Dec - Newton Challenge 2013, Puchong, Selangor. 15km, 25km


14 Jan 2014 - Penang Run 2013-2014 [Stage 4 of 4 : Teluk Bahang to Esplanade 21km]


 NR's of the 2 local Road Running events as of 30 June 2013 as per official website of MAF
http://www.maf.org.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1

Marathon
M - 2:25:07 - Woo Chan Yew (Home state Perak and currently based in USA) - Duluth (USA) 17 June 2012
W - 2:49:28 - Yuan Yu Fang (Malaysian [KL] born in Beijing) - K.Lumpur 30 Apr 2000
Half Marathon
M - 1:06:57 - M. Ramachandran (Johor) - K. Terengganu Sept 1997
W - 1:15:58 - Yuan Yu Fang - Terengganu 11 Sep 1999

A glance at the top finishers of the 4 marathon races held in Fukuoka, Singapore, Shanghai and Macau this morning 2 Dec 2012

Fukuoka International Marathon 

Men [CR 2:05:18 Tsegaye Kebede (ETH) 2009]
1) 2:06:58 (PB) - Joseph Gitau (KEN)
2) 2:08:24 - Hiroyuki Horibata (JPN)
3) 2:08:42 - Henryk Szost (POL)
[Haile Gebrselassie DNF] 

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Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore

 Men [CR 2:11:25 - Luke Kibet (KEN) 2009]
1) 2:17:21 - Lilan Kennedy Kiproo (KEN) 
2) 2:17:26 - Luke Kibet (KEN)
3) 2:17:31 - Samon Kiprono Barmao (KEN) 

Women [CR 2:31:55 - Salina Kosgei (KEN) 2006]
1) 2:37:54 - Irene Jerotich Kosgei (KEN)
2) 2:37:57 - Flomena Cheyech Daniel (KEN)
3) 2:38:34 - Alina prokopeva (RUS)



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Shanghai International Marathon

Men 
 1) 2:09:01 (CR) - Sylvester Kimeli Teimet (KEN)
2) 2:09:03 - Balcha Teferi Kebede (ETH)
3) 2:09:05 - Biwott Stanley Kipleting (KEN) 

Women
1) 2:23:07 (CR) - Feyse Tadesse Boru (ETH)
2) 2:24:09 - Ashu Kasim (ETH)
3) 2:24:17 - Margaret Agai (KEN)


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Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon 

Men [CR 2:12:49 - Stephen Kwelio Chemlany (KEN) 2011]
1) 2:23:56 - Heile Haja Gemeda (ETH)
2) 2:24:00 - Duncan Cheruiyot Koech (KEN)

3) 2:24:11 - Gezahegn Alemayehu Abebe (ETH)

Women [CR 2:31:28- Rose Jepkemboi Chesire (KEN) 2011]
1) 2:50:10 - Ehitu Kiros Reda (ETH)
2) 2:51:04 - Tsega Gelaw Reta (ETH)
3) 2:52:21 - Kemunto Mogaka (KEN)

Competitors ran 3km extra due to a Marshalling error