March 2026 was tightly packed with awesome races. Here's a short hand-picked list of half-marathon and marathon events in Europe.

Bologna Marathon (01 Mar 2026)

Men: 1. Chelanga Kalale Ismael (02:16:30) 2. Wahome Murithi Peter (02:17:36) 3. Cassol Italo (2:22:12)
Women: 1. CHEPKECH SHEILA (2:32:42) 2. MORONI FEDERICA (2:50:59) 3. LUCHESE ELISABETTA (03:02:13)

The Termal Bologna Marathon, held on 1 March 2026, celebrated its 5th edition this year with over 12000 participants registered.

Athens Half Marathon (08 Mar 2026)

Men: 1. Panagiotis BITADOS (01:04:44) 2. Nikolaos STAMOULIS (1:05:12) 3. Georgios STAMOULIS (1:05:28)
Women: 1. Anastasia MARINAKOU (1:14:27) 2. Melissa Chelena ANASTASAKIS (1:14:57) 3. Stamatia NOULA (1:15:24)

The 2026 event featured record participation with approximately 25,000 runners.

EDP Lisbon Half Marathon (08 Mar 2026)

Men: 1. Jacob Kiplimo (57:20) 2. Nicholas Kipkorir (58:08) 3. Gilbert Kipkosgei KIPROTICH (58:59)
Women: 1. Tsigie GEBRESELAMA (1:04:48) 2. Janeth CHEPNGETICH (1:06:50) 3. Regina Wambui NDUNGU (1:07:10)

The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon is one of the fastest half marathons in the world, and every year brings together more than 30.000 participants. This year, Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo shattered the half marathon world record, clocking a tremendous time of 57:20.

HOKA Paris Half Marathon (08 Mar 2026)

Men: 1. Kennedy KIMUTAI (01:00:11) 2. Timothy MISOI (01:00:41) 3. Thabang MOSIAKO (01:00:42)
Women: 1. Ftaw ZERAY (01:05:12) 2. Mercy CHEPWOGEN (01:06:29) 3. Sarah CHELANGAT (01:06:31)

Ethiopia's Ftaw Zeray set a new women's course record of 1:05:12. Over 50,000 participating runners made it a record-setting event.

Zurich Barcelona Marathon (15 Mar 2026)

Men: 1. Abel CHELANGAT (2:04:56) 2. Patrick MOSIN (2:04:59) 3. Jonathan Samanayo KORIR (2:05:27)
Women: 1. Fotyen TESFAY (2:10:51) 2. Joan Jepkosgei Kiplimo (2:18:40) 3. Zeineba Yimer Worku (2:18:47)

The 47th edition of the race a new record with 32,000 registered participants. Ethiopia’s Fotyen Tesfay won the 2026 women's race with the second-fastest marathon time in history and set a new course record.

Run Rome the Marathon (22 Mar 2026)

Men: 1. Asbel RUTTO (2:06:32) 2. Henry Kichana TUKOR (2:06:36) 3. Tesfaye Lencho ANBESA (2:07:44)
Women: 1. Pascaline Kibiwot Jelagat (2:22:44) 2. Genet Tadesse Robi (2:24:55) 3. Aberash Fayesa Robi (2:25:42)

Asbel Rutto regained his title in the men's race (he also won Rome Marathon 2024 with a 2:06:24) and Pascaline Kibiwot set a new course record in the women's competition.

GENERALI Berlin Half Marathon (29 Mar 2026)

Men: 1. Andrea Kiptoo (59:11) 2. Dennis Kipkemoi Kipkogei (00:59:11) 3. Amanal Petros (00:59:22)
Women: 1. Likina Amebaw (1:05:07) 2. Daisilah Jerono (1:05:21) 3. Veronica Loleo (01:05:35)

Amanal Petros set a new German record with a time of 59:22 and took the 3rd place.