See photos from the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend marathon event

Ethiopian runners took the top spots in the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon on Sunday in the 50th edition of the city’s annual marathon during the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend.

Lencho Tesfaye Anbesa finished first in the men’s event with a time of two hours 12 minutes 41 seconds while Maregu Hayelom was the No. 1 woman, finishing in 2:32:20.

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Anbesa edged out another Ethiopian runner, Adamu Getahun, who came across the line in 2:13.29, while Kenya’s Laban Mutai Kipkemboi took third in 2:14.00.

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The top Canadian was seventh-place Arnaud Francioni with a time of 2:25.48, with three Canadians finishing right behind him: S Raez Villanueva was eighth in 2:28.59, Daniel Fournier was ninth in 2:31.03 and Frederick Jouin was 10th in 2:31.25.

Ethiopia’s Tinebeb Nebiyu finished second in the women’s division (2:41.40) while Canadian Rachel Hannah nailed down third place (2:48.03) ahead of another Canadian, Alexandra Hynes (2:49.30).

An Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson said Sunday evening that a number of medical responses were required during Sunday’s marathon and half marathon, but said no one was transported in critical condition.

Here are some race photos by Postmedia’s Ashley Fraser.

Lencho Tesfaye Anbesa of Ethiopia was the first finisher in the 50th annual Tartan Ottawa International Marathon at Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend Sunday, May 26, 2024. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA