Singelloop Utrecht
The Singelloop Utrecht is a people and road run over 10 km in Utrecht . It was held for the first time in 1925 and took place for the 60th time in 2010. This makes it the oldest road race in the Netherlands . The organizer is the Athletic Sports Exhibition Company (ASEC).
route
The start and finish are near the Maliesingel and Lepelenburg parks. From there it goes clockwise around the city center of Utrecht along the city canals ("singels") and through Wilhelminapark.
history
The most successful athlete of the early years was Jan Zeegers , who won four times. Only Klaas Lok could triumph more often with five wins. In 2010 Leonard Patrick Komon set a world record in the 10 km road race with 26:44 min .
statistics
Course records
- Men: 26:44 min, Leonard Patrick Komon ( KEN ), 2010 (world record)
- Women: 31:32 min, Winnie Jepkemoi ( KEN ), 2011
Winners list
| date | Men | time | Women | time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2011 | Philip Kiprono Langat ( KEN ) | 27:28 | Winnie Jepkemoi ( KEN ) | 31:32 |
| 26 Sep 2010 | Leonard Patrick Komon -2- | 26:44 | Rkia Moukim ( MAR ) | 32:51 |
| 27 Sep 2009 | Leonard Patrick Komon ( KEN ) | 27:10 | Nadia Ejjafini ( ITA ) | 32:37 |
| 28 Sep 2008 | Sammy Kirop Kitwara ( KEN ) | 27:44 | Monica Jepkoech ( KEN ) | 32:01 |
| Oct 7, 2007 | Mark Tanui ( KEN ) | 27:52 | Lornah Kiplagat ( NED ) | 32:05 |
Web links
- Official website (German version)