Monaco Run 2025 saw a record-breaking 3,800 participants take to the streets for its 15th edition, with elite performances, new initiatives, and a strong community spirit defining the weekend.
Over the weekend of 8th and 9th February, the Monaco Run Gramaglia returned for its 15th edition, attracting a record 3,800 participants across six races. Monaco Life attended on Sunday morning for the 5km event, one of the most anticipated races of the weekend, known for its fast course and history of world-class performances.
This year’s edition featured a strong competitive field, including Olympic triathlon champion Cassandre Beaugrand, who raced alongside her AS Monaco Athlétisme teammates. She was up against Ethiopian runner Likina Amebaw, the defending champion who set the women’s course record at 14’35 in 2024.
The 5km race has consistently delivered notable performances, having previously hosted four world records, including Joshua Cheptegei’s 12’51 in 2020 and Beatrice Chepkoech’s 14’43 in 2021. European and national records have also been set on this course, reinforcing its reputation as a key race on the international running calendar.
In this edition, the standout performance of the day came from Dutch athlete Diane Van Es, who broke the European 5km record with a time of 14’39, making her the fastest European woman ever over the distance. Cassandre Beaugrand also made history, finishing fourth in 14’53 to set a new French national record, cheered on by the crowd gathered along Quai Albert 1er.
The men’s race saw Belgian runner Isaac Kimeli narrowly miss the European record by three seconds, finishing in 13’18. He was closely followed by Frederik Ruppert (GER) and Djilali Bedrani (FRA), who clocked 13’21 and 13’22, respectively
Monaco Run 2025 in numbers
The event reached its highest participation numbers to date, reflecting its growing popularity among both amateur and elite athletes. Among the 3,800 registered runners, 37% were women, and 15% came from outside Monaco and France. A further 42% were French runners from regions beyond Monaco and the Alpes-Maritimes.
The race weekend began on Saturday with the Trail du Mont Agel, the City Trail, and the 1000m event, before concluding on Sunday with the 10km race, the 5km event, and the Pink Ribbon Walk, which raised awareness for breast cancer.
The 10km race also saw a record turnout, with Cédric Siebert winning in 30’44, ahead of Hamid Boudhair (31’03) and Julien Geydon (31’47). Monégasque runner Nicolas D’Angelo finished just outside the podium in 31’48. On the women’s side, Augustine Emeraux took first place in 34’06, followed by Aurora Bado (34’27) and Justine Guerard (35’37).
A new initiative was introduced this year with the launch of dossards solidaires, allowing runners to donate part of their entry fee to one of four Monégasque charities: the Association Monégasque pour la Protection de la Nature, Pink Ribbon Monaco, Fondation Flavien, and Les Enfants de Frankie. The initiative aimed to provide financial support to causes focused on environmental conservation, cancer awareness, and children’s welfare.
With a record number of runners, managing the event required significant logistical coordination. A total of 180 volunteers and 40 members of the organising committee worked throughout the weekend to oversee race operations, particularly at the start and finish areas on Quai Albert 1er, where the Running Expo was also held. The expo featured 11 partners offering activities and merchandise for runners and spectators.
Saturday’s races took place under challenging conditions, with rain and cold temperatures throughout the day. By Sunday, the sun had returned, and the Monaco Run saw a huge turnout, with crowds lining the course to support the runners as they raced through the Principality.
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