Marathon results
Morris Munene Gachaga (1:01:02) finished ahead of more than 6,500 runners to win the Mitja Marato Internacional Villa De Santa Pola in Spain.
Jacob Kibet Kendagor came in less than a minute off the lead at 1:01:26.
Ben Somikwo (1:01:52) barely eclipsed Quais Zitane (1:01:54) for third.
For the women, it was Polline Wanjiku (1:10:25) pacing her way to victory.
In a tight race for second, Paula Gonzalez Berodia (1:11:04) managed to hold off Ait Salem Souad (1:11:09).
Amazing sight. #santapola #mediamaraton more than 9000 #runners. Incredible Sunday! SantaPolaTurism</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dipuAlicante">dipuAlicante pic.twitter.com/N94FzMofPz
— Ian Livesey (@ILivesey) January 24, 2016
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Morris Munene GACHAGA | 1:01:02 |
| 2 | Jacob Kibet KENDAGOR | 1:01:26 |
| 3 | Ben SOMIKWO | 1:01:52 |
| 4 | Quais ZITANE | 1:01:54 |
| 5 | Javier Guerra POLO | 1:02:22 |
| 6 | Zelalem Bacha REGASA | 1:03:02 |
| 7 | Jaouad TOUGANE | 1:03:22 |
| 8 | Jesus Espana COBO | 1:03:28 |
| 9 | El Hachimi ABDELHADI | 1:04:21 |
| 10 | Hassane AHOUCHAR | 1:04:25 |
Top 10 Women
| 1 | Polline WANJIKU | 1:10:25 |
| 2 | Paula Gonzalez BERODIA | 1:11:04 |
| 3 | Ait Salem SOUAD | 1:11:09 |
| 4 | Alessandra Aguilar MORAN | 1:12:02 |
| 5 | Marta Silvestre SORIANO | 1:12:13 |
| 6 | Azucena Diaz CALVO | 1:12:19 |
| 7 | Kim DILLEN | 1:13:04 |
| 8 | Marta Galimany GUASCH | 1:13:37 |
| 9 | Marta Esteban POVEDA | 1:13:41 |
| 10 | Paula Mayobre GONZALEZ | 1:13:51 |