Press Release

February 10, 2026

He’s back: Jacob Kiplimo to headline EDP Lisbon Half Marathon

The 25-year-old Ugandan leads the men’s elite field

LISBON, Portugal – The Maratona Clube de Portugal (MCP) is proud to announce the return of Jacob Kiplimo to the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon.

As the course record holder—with a time of 57:31 that stood as the world record from November 2021 to December 2024—the Ugandan star returns as the headliner for the elite field. The race is set to take place in the Portuguese capital in less than a month, on March 8th.

Widely regarded by analysts as the world’s strongest long-distance runner today, Kiplimo clocked a blistering 56:42 at the Barcelona Half Marathon last year. Months later, he made a stellar marathon debut, recording 2:03:37 at the TCS London Marathon. He further improved that mark in October, winning the Chicago Marathon in 2:02:23.

Already in 2026, Kiplimo has once again demonstrated his dominance by convincingly reclaiming the World Cross Country title, confirming the elite form he now brings to the streets of Lisbon.

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