Nicholas Chelimo of Kenya Wins Honolulu Marathon

The Honolulu Marathon took place early this morning despite the poor weather. Nicholas Chelimo of Kenya successfully defended his Honolulu Marathon title this morning, outsprinting two-time champion Patrick Ivuti at the end.

Chelimo finished in a non-record 2 hours, 14 minutes and 55 seconds on a wet course and muggy conditions. Ivuti, also of Kenya, who won in 2008 and 2009, was right behind him in 2:14:58. Josphat Boit of Fayetteville, Ark., was third in 2:15:40.

On the women’s side, Woynishet Girma of Ethiopia won the women’s race in 2:31:41, also not a record. Misiker Mekonnindemissie of Albuqurque, NM, was second in 2:31:53 and Valentina Galimova of Russia third in 2:31:55.

The Honolulu Marathon had a total of 22,615 people registered for the marathon, 194 less than last year.