For his efforts, Sawe is set to walk away with ... his third-place finish. Sawe is seemingly following in the footsteps of Kelvin Kiptum, whose first-ever marathon came in Valencia in 2022.

"Valencia runs for Valencia," read the marathon's official website, where the organisers pledged to donate 3 euros ($3.17) for every runner who makes it to the finish line. Participants - 62 per ...