Habtom Samuel Shatters Course Record at 2026 Falmouth Road Race, Pamela Kosgei Edges Jess McClain

Eritrea's Habtom Samuel set a new course record at the 2026 Falmouth Road Race with a time of 30:53, while Kenya's Pamela Kosgei narrowly edged out Jess McClain in the women's race with a time of 35:25.

The 2026 Falmouth Road Race saw two standout performances as Eritrea's Habtom Samuel and Kenya's Pamela Kosgei dominated the men's and women's fields, respectively. Samuel set a new course record with a time of 30:53, while Kosgei narrowly edged out American Jess McClain in a closely contested women's race.

Samuel and Kurgat Break Course Record in Men's Race Habtom Samuel of

Eritrea claimed victory in the men's race with a blistering time of 30:53, shattering the previous course record of 31:08 set by Wesley Kiptoo in 2023 and Gilbert Okari in 2004. Samuel was closely followed by Kenya's Edwin Kurgat, who finished second with a time of 31:04, also breaking the old record. The top American finisher was Jacob Mantz, who placed fourth.

Kosgei Edges McClain in Tight Women's Race In the women's race, Kenya's Pamela

Kosgei emerged victorious with a time of 35:25, narrowly edging out American Jess McClain. The race was closely contested, with Kosgei securing the win by a slim margin. The top 10 men and women results, as well as the top 10 American men and women, are available on the Falmouth Live Timing site.

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