The news desk
On October 10, 2026, Marathon Handbook reported that Brigid Kosgei has requested a 65:30 first half at the Chicago Marathon. According to that report, the split would put her on 2:11 pace and 89 seconds ahead of her halfway split during her 2019 world record in Chicago. The same report said defending champion Hawi Feysa is aiming for the same first half. No other reports are included in this update, so no further developments, results, or conflicting figures have been reported. The event remains at the stage of stated pre-race pacing intentions rather than an outcome.
Brigid Kosgei has asked for a 65:30 first half at the Chicago Marathon, a split that puts her on 2:11 pace and 89 seconds ahead of her halfway split during her 2019 world record in Chicago. Defending champion Hawi Feysa is aiming for the same first half.