2022 Half Marathon World Championships moved from March to November

The International Association of Athletics Federations (World Athletics) has decided to postpone the World Half Marathon Championships scheduled for March 27, 2022 in Yangzhou, China.

The new date for the race is Nov. 13, 2022.

According to the official World Athletics website, the reason for the postponement was the coronavirus situation.

“Yes, the coronavirus situation in China could change at any time up until March 27, but we are already announcing the postponement of the half marathon now. It will be better for both the athletes and their coaching staff,” World Athletics said in a statement.

Recall that the World Half Marathon Championships are held every two years. The last tournament was held in 2020 in Gdynia (Poland). The winner of the men’s event was Jacob Kiplimo from Uganda, the women’s event was won by Perez Jepchirchir of Kenya.