Tainan City Government Global Information Network-Joseph Mwangi Ngare won the full marathon category, with Nancy Jebet Koech second.

Tainan 400 Marathon Challenge Summary

The Tainan 400 Marathon Challenge took place on November 24, 2013, at Jinying Stadium. The event began at 6 a.m., with Mayor Huang Weize starting the race. This marathon featured two main categories: a 42.195-kilometer marathon and a 21-kilometer half marathon. A total of 11,016 runners participated in these events, along with a 5-kilometer “Glory Group.”

Winners

In the full marathon, Joseph Mwangi Ngare from Ethiopia won the men’s category with a time of 2 hours, 23 minutes, and 17 seconds. Nancy Jebet Koech, also from Ethiopia, claimed second place for women with a time of 2 hours, 42 minutes, and 42 seconds.

Half Marathon Results

• Men’s Half Marathon:

  1. Francis Kyoko Njioki (Kenya) – 01:07:27
  2. Zhou Tingyin (Taiwan) – 01:07:37
  3. Job Minacho Kamonde (Kenya) – 01:08:21
• Women’s Half Marathon:
  1. Catherine Siokau Mwanzau (Kenya) – 01:15:28
  2. Monica Watetu Ndiritu (Kenya) – 01:19:23
  3. Kao Chunyu (Taiwan) – 01:19:48

Special Guests and Awards

Notable runner Lisa Lisa participated in the event, finishing fifth in the women’s half marathon. She engaged with many finishers, adding excitement to the occasion.

Mitsuhiro Inoue and Ryuya Oinaga from Yamaguchi Prefecture presented gifts to the champions, reinforcing ties between Tainan and Yamaguchi.

Support and Sponsors

Director Chen Liangqian thanked sponsors such as Uni-President Group, Jingwu Optical, and others for their support, enhancing the quality of the event.

Future Events

The Sports Bureau announced the 2024 Zhengwen Reservoir Marathon will take place on December 8. Registration for the 2025 Tainan Ancient Capital International Half Marathon is now open.

For more information, visit the Tainan City Government Sports Bureau’s social media pages.