Eliud Kipchoge finished 12th at the Porto Alegre Marathon in Brazil, recording a time of 2:18:42. The race took place on July 12, 2026, and marked a challenging performance for the renowned distance runner.
Kipchoge ran a strong first half with a split of 1:05:10 but struggled in the second half, which impacted his overall standing. The marathon in Porto Alegre is part of his broader initiative to compete in marathons on every continent.
Sources: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a71911093/eliud-kipchoge-porto-alegre-marathon-2026/