2026 Zagreb Marathon Start.
All Photos Credit Margit Jungmann (WMA President)
Following the success of the 2nd standalone WMA Marathon since Perth in 2016, the 2024 Bucharest Marathon set a high standard. The Zagreb LOC team more than met the challenge having been awarded the 2026 edition. The WMA championship was included in the 34th Zagreb Marathon organized by Zagreb Athletics Association. Start, finish and supporting infrastructure for the 34th Zagreb Marathon was based in the city centre at the iconic Ban Josip Jelačić Square.
The WMA championship attracted 452 entries (340 male and 112 female) and counted a total of 374 finishers (M 273, W 101). 41 countries were represented from 5 continents, with 21 on the medal podium. The race was of the highest standard. 15 women ran sub 3:00 and 26 sub 3:30. 3 men ran sub 2:30 and an impressive 78 sub 3 hours. Three new Masters Championship Records were achieved: W65 Irene Clements (IRL) 3:25:36, W75 Josefa Rogelj (SLO) 4:45:24 and W80 Gina Little (GBR) 4:44:56.
In overall 5th place Manuel Angel Fernandez Garc (Esp M45) was the winner in 2:26:59. A very popular overall race women’s winner for the host nation was Tea Faber (Cro W35) in 2:46:30.
An excellent WMA Marathon Championship well organized by an experienced team. The WMA representatives and all athletes thank our hosts. The atmosphere throughout was encouraging.
Well done, Zagreb.
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