2:016:13-man Korir faces 2:04:38 2012 Rotterdam champ Yemane Tsegay, Bazu Worku (2:05:25), Mulugeta Wami (2:07:11) and Canadian Eric Gillis (2:11:29). 2:23:39 woman Ehitu Kiros leads the women's field against Etalemahu Kidane (2:25:49) and Agnes Kiprop (2:23:54).

Kiros won in 2:36:02 and Chepkwony 2:18:47 in the very humid conditions. Martin Lel made it to 30K with the lead pack, but then struggled, finishing in 2:21,and said, "There is something wrong" while rubbing his lower back and hip on his left side.