Monaco’s streets have once again proven to be a breeding ground for record-breaking performances. On a crisp Sunday morning, athletes from across Europe and beyond took advantage of the Principality’s fast and flat course, setting new benchmarks in the 5km and 10km races of Monaco Run.
Diane Van Es Shatters European 5km Record
The standout performance of the day came from Dutch athlete Diane Van Es, who rewrote the European 5km record books with a stunning 14:39 finish. Despite trailing behind Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw—who took the overall victory in 14:33—Van Es made history by surpassing Sifan Hassan’s previous European record of 14:44, set in a women-only race in Monaco back in 2019.
Initially falling behind record pace at the 3km mark (8:55), Van Es found another gear in the final stretch, unleashing an incredible last kilometer of 2:45 to etch her name into the record books.
Just behind her, Slovenia’s Klara Lukan finished third in 14:46, narrowly missing the previous record, while France’s Cassandre Beaugrand, an Olympic triathlon champion and AS Monaco Athletics member, stormed to fourth place in 14:53—setting a new French record in the process.
Isaac Kimeli Inches Close to European Best in Men’s 5km
The men’s race was equally electrifying, with Belgium’s Isaac Kimeli leading an all-European podium, stopping the clock at 13:15—just three seconds shy of the European record. Germany’s Frederik Ruppert (13:21) and France’s Djilali Bedrani (13:22) rounded out the top three in what proved to be a tightly contested battle on the streets of the Principality.
With 27 members from AS Monaco Athletics participating, the club reaffirmed its strong presence in one of the most prestigious road races in the region.
A Record Turnout for the 10km
The day kicked off with the 10km race at 9:00 am, attracting a record number of participants. Cédric Siebert emerged victorious in 30:44, fending off challenges from Hamid Boudhair (31:03) and Julien Geydon (31:47). Monaco’s own Nicolas D’Angelo narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth in 31:48.
In the women’s race, Augustine Emeraux dominated with a commanding 34:06 finish, with Aurora Bado (34:27) and Justine Guerard (35:37) securing second and third places, respectively.
Running for a Cause
Beyond the elite competition, the Monaco Run also played host to the Pink Ribbon charity walk, a cherished tradition in support of breast cancer awareness. More than 300 participants took to the streets, adding a meaningful and heartfelt dimension to an already spectacular day of racing.
As the dust settles on another Monaco Run, one thing is clear—this course continues to be the stage where records fall and legends are made.
