Tola set a CR last year with 2:04:11 in his debut while Degefa also debuted to win in 2:22:36.

Kipsiro faces a slew of contenders including Ethiopia's Terefa Debela (60:22 half PB) and Getaneh Molla (60:34 PB). The women's race is lead by Zerfie Limeneh (71:02) and Zinash Debebe (71:04).

Other awards include U.S. and international runners of the year, rookie of the year, breakthrough of the year, and biggest disappointment. Did your favorite runner make the cut?

Christo Landry leads the men's race.

It was also announced that Kawauchi will run the Marshfield Road Runners New Year's Day Marathon with the goal of breaking record for most sub-2:20 marathons (he is currently tied at 75 with US's Doug Kurtis). the

Powell will line up in the 60 against World 100H champ Omar McLeod while Natoya Goule is in the 800. The 3000 has Emma Coburn vs Aisha Praught Leer.

2017 is almost over and it's time to look back at the year that was in running. We reflect on the most exciting races of 2017, including history from Emma Coburn and Courtney Frerichs, major marathon wins from Shalane Flanagan and Galen Rupp, the brilliance of Eliud Kipchoge and much more.

Cross country's biggest fan resides in Massachusetts, where for the past 33 years, Michael Mahon, has traveled to over 1,747 career meets, bag of cans in tow. And he doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon.

There was talk of the 1:11:18 WR and Bekele said he wanted at least his 1:12:47 PB, but Bekele actually fell off the leaders at one point before coming back to win by a good margin. Ethiopia's Degitu Azimeraw got an upset 3-second win over 2015 World marathon silver meadalist Helah Kiprop. *MB: Kenenisa Bekele Comes Up Short in Breaking 25k world record

Kimetto's record is 1:11:18 and Bekele has a best of 1:12:47. Florence Kiplagat leads the women's race.

She ran 6:47:31, which broke the previous record of 8:53:08 from 1997.