With around 14,000 runners taking part in all the events, the first Buriram marathon was a resounding success. As expected the main event was dominated by the Kenyan runners who came in first, second and third.
1. Cosmas Mutuku 2hrs 17mins , winning 100,000 bht.
2. Charles Wachira Maina 2hrs 19mins 32 secs, 50,000 bht.
3. Bernard Muthoni 2hrs 23mins 50secs, 30,000 bht.
The best Thai runner was Boonthung Srisung 2hrs 29mins 10secs, 50,000 bht.
The women’s event was also dominated by African runners with Ethiopia and Kenya taking the first three places.
- Yeshumie Ayalew Ejigu 2hrs 40mins 52secs, 50,000 bht.
- Margaret Njukuna Wangui 2hrs 42mins 05secs 40,000 bht.
- Salina Jebet 2hrs 43mins 12secs, 30,000 bht
The best Thai runner was Tanaphon Assawawongcharoen 3hrs 18mins 55secs 50,000 bht
Half marathon results:
Men.
1.Rotich Kennethkemboi (Kenya) 1hr 04mins 02secs, 50,000 bht.
2. Bethwel Chemweno (Kenya) 1hr 04mins 04secs, 25,000 bht
3. Nduta Ngigi (Kenya) 1hr 07min 37secs, 15,000 bht.
Best Thai:
Sanchai Namkhet 1hr 08mins 37secs, 30,000 bht.
Women
1. Gedamnesh Yayeh (Ethiopia) 1hr 15mins 09secs, 35,000 bht.
2. Maryanne Wanjiru (Kenya) 1hr 15mins 09secs, 18,000 bht.
3. Cinthia Towett (Kenya) 1hr 17mins 38 secs, 15,000 bht.
Best Thai:
Natthaya Thanaronnawat 1hr 24mins 29secs, 30,000 bht
Mini Marathon
Men:
1. James Karanja (Kenya) 31mins -09secs, 20,000 bht.
2. Enockkipchirchir Kigen (Kenya) 31mins 50secs, 12,500 bht.
3. Nelson Kiptoo (Kenya) 32mins 07secs, 7,500 bht
Best Thai:
Nattawat Innum 32mins 26secs, 20,000 bht.
Women:
1. Inhakoumman Lodkeo (Laos) 36mins 46 secs, 15,000 bht.
2. Ethiopia Arigay ( Ethiopia) 39mins 36 secs, 10,000 bht.
3. Chananchida Ritthiphan (Thailand) 39mins 59secs, 7,500 bht + 20,000 bht for best Thai.