Summary:
Monaco Run Gramaglia 2025 saw exceptional performances and records broken, with Likina Amebaw dominating the women’s 5km race and Isaac Kimeli narrowly missing a European record in the men’s race. The event also featured a successful Pink Ribbon Walk and a new trail run up Mont Agel.
Full Story:
The Monaco Run Gramaglia 2025 took place over the weekend, attracting a record-breaking 3,800 participants. Likina Amebaw from Ethiopia secured her second consecutive victory in the women’s 5km race, setting a new course record of 14:33. Diane Van Es, the vice-European champion in the 10,000m, also excelled by establishing a new European record of 14:39 for a European athlete in the 5km race.
Cassandre Beaugrand, the Olympic triathlon champion, finished fourth in the same race with a time of 14:53, breaking the French record. The men’s competition was equally intense, with Isaac Kimeli coming close to breaking the European record in the 5km race, finishing just three seconds shy of the historic mark (13:15). The 10km race attracted a high number of participants, with Cédric Siebert emerging as the winner in 30:44.
Augustine Emeraux won the women’s 10km race in an impressive time of 34:06. The Pink Ribbon Walk, a charity event held in conjunction with the Monaco Run Gramaglia, saw over 300 participants supporting the fight against breast cancer. The event also introduced “solidarity bibs,” with a portion of the registration fees donated to four different associations.
For the first time, a trail race took place, with 500 runners tackling the 3.8km urban course before ascending Mount Agel. Sébastien Poésy set a new record of 2:26, while Chloé François was the top female finisher in 2:50. The City Trail celebrated its 5th edition, featuring a unique course that passed through iconic locations such as the Oceanographic Museum and the Mareterra district. Adrien Janin and Liv Westphal emerged as the winners in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively.
The weekend also included races for young participants, showcasing future champions competing in front of their families. Overall, the Monaco Run Gramaglia 2025 was marked by exceptional performances, record-breaking achievements, and a strong sense of solidarity within the community.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
