Gilbert Chepkwony defends his title against 2:04:48-man Yamane Adhane. Commonwealth Games 10,000 champ Joyce Chepkirui is the favorite for the women despite bombing in her debut with 2:35. She faces Ehitu Kiros (2:23:39) and others. 35-year-old former Olympic silver medalist Isabellah Ochichi will run her 2nd marathon (2:35 debut).

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.