Copenhagen 26 World Road Running Championships Women's Half Marathon Preview
Led by Agnes Ngetich, ambitious names such as Tsigie Gebreselama and Lilian Kasait Rengeruk will compete for medals in the Copenhagen 26 World Road Running Championships women's half marathon.
The women's half marathon as part of the World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26 brings together the most in-form names of the season. World number one road runner Agnes Ngetich aims for her second global victory at this major event.
Agnes Ngetich's Season Performance
Agnes Ngetich of Kenya aims to crown her successful performance in the 2026 season with a second global title in Copenhagen. The athlete achieved her first global victory at the World Cross Country Championships held in Tallahassee in January.
Strongest Competitor Tsigie Gebreselama
Standing out as one of Ngetich's biggest rivals, Ethiopian Tsigie Gebreselama drew attention by winning the Lisbon Half Marathon in March. Gebreselama stands as the fastest registered entrant in Copenhagen with her personal best time of 1:04:21.
Broad Kenyan and Ethiopian Squads
Kenya's squad features Lilian Kasait Rengeruk, who holds a personal best of 1:03:32, along with Daisilah Jerono and Veronica Loleo, who achieved notable times in Berlin. On the Ethiopian front, Paris winner Ftaw Zeray joins the medal battle.
Strong International Participation
Important names outside of Kenya and Ethiopia will also sweat for the podium in the race. Weini Kelati Frezghi from the USA, Klara Lukan from Slovenia, Esther Chebet from Uganda, Julia Paternain from Uruguay, and Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal from Norway are among the international athletes who will start.