Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Ethiopian Runners Dominate Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2026
In 2026, a big running event called the Freshworks Chennai Marathon happened in Chennai, India.
Over 28,500 people from 16 different countries took part.
The winners of the men's and women's full marathon were both from Ethiopia.
A man named Tsegaye Molla won the men's race, and a woman named Senait Kefelegn Lesharge won the women's race.
The event had different races, like a full marathon, a half marathon, and a 10km run.
The organizers gave out a lot of prize money, and many people helped make the event successful.
Ethiopian runners Tsegaye Molla and Senait Kefelegn Lesharge won the men's and women's full marathon categories at the Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2026.
The event drew 28,500 participants from 16 different countries.
A total prize money of Rs 18.50 lakh was distributed among winners in various categories.
The marathon included four events: full marathon (42.195 km), Perfect 20 miler (32.186 km), Half Marathon (21.097 km), and 10km Run.
The event was powered by Ashok Leyland and supported by various local authorities and partners.
- Who
- Ethiopian runners Tsegaye Molla and Senait Kefelegn Lesharge
- What
- Won the men's and women's full marathon categories at the Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2026
- When
- January 4, 2026
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- To compete in the 14th edition of the Freshworks Chennai Marathon
- Event
- Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2026
- Location
- Chennai
- Date
- January 4, 2026
- Participants
- 28,500
- Countries Represented
- 16
- Prize Money
- Rs 18.50 lakh
- Men's Full Marathon Winner
- Tsegaye Molla
- Women's Full Marathon Winner
- Senait Kefelegn Lesharge