# Hamburg Half Marathon

The Hamburg Half Marathon is an annual road running event held in Hamburg, Germany. It is currently sponsored by Hella Mineral Water [de].

## History

The race was first run in 1995 in Hamburg Stadtpark and was named the Hamburg-Mannheimer Cup. In 2003, the course was changed so that it ran through the city, and the race was renamed Hamburg Halbmarathon (Hamburg Half Marathon). Hella became the title sponsor the following year, in 2004.
The 2020 edition of the race was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, with registrants having the option of transferring their entry to 2021.

## Course

The start is on the Reeperbahn and heads west before turning east along the banks of the Elbe and through the city. It makes a lap of the Außenalster before finishing on the Rothenbaumchaussee.

## Past winners

| Edition | Year | Date | Men's winner | Time (h:m:s) | Women's winner | Time (h:m:s) |
| 30 | 2024 | 26 June | Vincent Kimutai (KEN) | 1:02:09 | Alemaddis Eyayu (ETH) | 1:10:47 |
| 29 | 2023 | 25 June | Samwel Mailu (KEN) | 1:01:09 | Lonah Chemtai Salpeter (ISR) | 1:10:05 |
| 28 | 2022 | 26 June | Samwel Mailu (KEN) | 1:01:52 | Ludwina Chepngetich (KEN) | 1:12:32 |
| 27 | 2021 | 27 June | COVID-19 / digital virtual event | COVID-19 / digital virtual event | COVID-19 / digital virtual event | COVID-19 / digital virtual event |
| 26 | 2020 | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic | cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic |
| 25 | 2019 | 30 June | Stephen Kiprotich (UGA) | 1:04:11 | Melat Kejeta (ETH) | 1:11:28 |
| 24 | 2018 | 1 July | Kalipus Lomwai (KEN) | 1:01:22 | Gladys Jeptepkeny (KEN) | 1:10:13 |
| 23 | 2017 | 25 June | Albert Kangogo (KEN) | 1:01:07 | Flomena Chepchirchir (KEN) | 1:10:21 |
| 22 | 2016 | 26 June | Geoffrey Yegon (KEN) | 1:01:46 | Antonina Kwambai (KEN) | 1:12:48 |
| 21 | 2015 | 21 June | Merhawi Kesete (ERI) | 1:00:52 | Agnes Mutune (KEN) | 1:11:27 |
| 20 | 2014 | 29 June | Charles Wachira (KEN) | 1:01:41 | Agnes Mutune (KEN) | 1:12:46 |
| 19 | 2013 | 23 June | Abrha Gebregziabher (ERI) | 1:03:39 | Alemtsehay Mesfin (ETH) | 1:14:33 |
| 18 | 2012 | 24 June | Jacob Kendagor (KEN) | 1:02:21 | Caroline Chepkwony (KEN) | 1:13:27 |
| 17 | 2011 | | Josphat Kiprono (KEN) | 1:03:15 | Monica Jepkoech (KEN) | 1:16:08 |
| 16 | 2010 | | Peter Kwalia (KEN) | 1:07:21 | Caroline Chepkwony (KEN) | 1:13:57 |
| 15 | 2009 | | Gilbert Kirwa (KEN) | 1:01:52 | Caroline Chepkwony (KEN) | 1:14:51 |
| 14 | 2008 | | Peter Kiprotich (KEN) | 1:03:41 | Pauline Njery (KEN) | 1:15:22 |
| 13 | 2007 | | Elijah Keitany (KEN) | 1:04:38 | Ednah Mukhwana (KEN) | 1:22:14 |
| 12 | 2006 | | Shadrack Kiyai (KEN) | 1:07:27 | Marisol Madera (ESP) | 1:27:46 |
| 11 | 2005 | | Augustus Mbusya (KEN) | 1:05:57 | Mercy Kibarus (KEN) | 1:20:24 |
| 10 | 2004 | | Amos Matui (KEN) | 1:05:26 | Lydia Kurgat (KEN) | 1:16:37 |
| 9 | 2003 | | Philip Cheruiyot (KEN) | 1:06:45 | Gitte Karlshøj (DEN) | 1:16:40 |
| 8 | 2002 | | Meshack Kosgei (KEN) | 1:07:28 | Gitte Karlshøj (DEN) | 1:14:01 |
| 7 | 2001 | | Steffen Benecke (GER) | 1:06:23 | Mariya Latysheva (UKR) | 1:17:25 |
| 6 | 2000 | | James Tanui (KEN) | 1:05:45 | Gabriele Schult (GER) | 1:22:47 |
| 5 | 1999 | | Samwel Kiplimo (KEN) | 1:07:10 | Christine Stief (GER) | 1:19:47 |
| 4 | 1998 | | Stephen Rugut (KEN) | 1:04:51 | Gabriele Schult (GER) | 1:20:34 |
| 3 | 1997 | | Stephan Freigang (GER) | 1:02:37 | Christina Mai (GER) | 1:14:46 |
| 2 | 1996 | | Jürgen Kerl (GER) | 1:04:22 | Rose Marie Soares (FRA) | 1:14:34 |
| 1 | 1995 | | Michael Hass (GER) | 1:04:09 | Manuela Veith (GER) | 1:16:57 |