National Marathon Champions for Bulgaria
Men (77 runnings) 15 Oct 2017 Sofia 2:26:42 Dimcho Mitsov 09 Oct 2016 Sofia 2:28:25 Iliya Kutsarov 04 Oct 2015 Sofia 2:18:50 Ismail Ssenyange (UGA) 12 Oct 2014 Sofia 2:25:05 Mustafa Shaban-4 06 Oct 2013 Sofia 2:23:25 Yolo Nikolov 12 May 2012 Kavarna 2:33:02 Khristo Stefanov-2 07 May 2011 Kavarna 2:26:57 Mustafa Shaban-3 08 May 2010 Kavarna 2:27:23 Mustafa Shaban-2 03 May 2009 Kavarna 2:32:55 Mustafa Shaban 12 Oct 2008 Sofia 2:26:21 Stanislav Lambev-3 14 Oct 2007 Sofia 2:27:03 Stanislav Lambev-2 15 Oct 2006 Sofia 2:27:53 Stanislav Lambev 16 Oct 2005 Sofia 2:26:00 Alexander Panovski 02 May 2004 Sofia 2:16:58 Petko Stefanov-8 20 Apr 2003 Sofia 2:29:17 Petko Stefanov-7 21 Apr 2002 Sofia 2:21:53 Petko Stefanov-6 14 Oct 2001 Sofia 2:21:18 Petko Stefanov-5 25 Jun 2000 Sofia 2:22:48 Petko Stefanov-4 23 Jun 1999 Sofia 2:21:10 Petko Stefanov-3 03 May 1998 Shumen 2:30:20 Boyko Zlatanov 19 Oct 1997 Sofia 2:11:26 Khristo Stefanov 19 May 1996 Sofia 2:21:40 Petko Stefanov-2 16 Sep 1995 Nesebar 2:29:06 Georgi Georgiev-2 21 May 1994 Sofia 2:25:31 Petko Stefanov 02 Oct 1993 Stanke Dimitrov 2:28:11 Georgi Georgiev 03 May 1992 Sofia 2:21:51 Rangel Filipov 29 Sep 1991 Burgas 2:25:56 Ivan Stoyanov 30 Sep 1990 Burgas 2:27:48 Vladimir Panovski 14 May 1989 Sofia 2:25:49 Khristo Georgiev 11 Sep 1988 Vratsa 2:22:27 Stanimir Nenow-4 25 Oct 1987 Stanke Dimitrov 2:15:34 Veselin Vasilyev 29 Jun 1986 Vratsa 2:17:00 Stanimir Nenow-3 31 Mar 1985 Pleven 2:18:11 Angel Sanev 01 Apr 1984 Pleven 2:17:42 Vasil Lechev 22 May 1983 Sofia 2:24:54 Stanimir Nenow-2 25 Sep 1982 Varna 2:24:33 Stanimir Nenow 1981 Yambol 2:31:24 Yordan Chilikov-3 26 Apr 1980 Sofia 2:17:20 Yordan Chilikov-2 17 Jun 1979 Sofia 2:26:11 Yordan Chilikov 1978 Nesebar 2:30:04 Vasil Lechev 25 Jun 1977 Sofia 2:22:41 Atanas Gălăbov-3 21 May 1976 Sofia 2:27:16 Dinio Dinev 06 Jul 1975 Nesebar 2:23:33 Atanas Gălăbov-2 30 Jun 1974 Sofia 2:20:55.4 Atanas Gălăbov 24 Jun 1973 Burgas 2:29:57 Khristo Petkov 25 Jun 1972 Nesebar 2:29:16 Ivaylo Sharankov-5 1971 Sofia 2:33:44 Khikmet Rasimov-2 1970 2:31:24.6 Khikmet Rasimov 18 Jul 1969 Sofia 2:27:54.6 Ivaylo Sharankov-4 1968 2:35:10.2 Yumer Bayramov 1967 2:31:23 Ivaylo Sharankov-3 1966 2:36:50 Ivaylo Sharankov-2 1965 2:37:26 Ivaylo Sharankov 18 Jul 1964 Sofia 2:35:56.6 Nikolai Solovyov-4 1963 2:36:36.8 Nikolai Solovyov-3 08 Jun 1962 Sofia 2:39:56.2 Nikolai Solovyov-2 1961 2:40:17 Georgi Penchev-8 1960 2:44:41 Georgi Penchev-7 1959 2:52:56 Slavi Koev-3 1958 2:50:06 Georgi Penchev-6 1957 2:38:24 Georgi Penchev-5 21 Oct 1956 Sofia 2:35:14.4 Nikolai Solovyov 09 Oct 1955 Sofia 2:39:11 Georgi Penchev-4 1954 2:38:07 Slavi Koev-2 1953 2:37:24.2 Dmitriy Vuchkov 1952 2:43:12.8 Khristos Andreyev 14 Oct 1951 Sofia 2:39:02 Nikola Vasilev-2 1950 2:53:13 Georgi Penchev-3 1949 3:08:31 Georgi Penchev-2 1948 2:40:50 Slavi Koev 1947 3:03:04 Georgi Penchev .... not held 1945 3:38:10 Nikola Vasilev .... not held 1943 3:23:15 Jordan Petrov-3 .... not held 1940 3:00:36.6 Jordan Petrov-2 1939 3:15:21 Jordan Petrov 1938 3:06:00.0 Bogden Fingarov 1937 3:02:47 Boris Kharalampiev
Non-champion winners 2017 2:14:49 Samson Barmao Kiprono (KEN) 2016 2:15:45 Gudeta Gemechu Biratu (ETH) 2015 2:16:41 Samuel Getachew Demie (ETH) 2014 2:19:06 Edwin Kipchumba Kiprono (KEN) 2013 2:22:42 Lahcen Mokraji (MAR) 2012 2:21:41 Andrey Bryzgalov (RUS) 2011 2:16:32 Ahmed Nasef (MAR) 2010 2:16:35 Obed Kipkurui (KEN) 2009 2:21:57 Eliud Kirui (KEN) 1991 2:25:29 Remzi Laho (ALB) 1989 2:24:29 Klaus Goldammer (GER)
Note: The 1951 course was about 1500m short.
Women (37 runnings)
15 Oct 2017 Sofia 2:46:10 Radosveta Simeonova-2
09 Oct 2016 Sofia 2:56:29 Radosveta Simeonova
04 Oct 2015 Sofia 2:53:01 Militsa Mircheva
12 Oct 2014 Sofia 2:58:51 Milka Mikhailova-9
06 Oct 2013 Sofia 2:52:27 Silvia Danekova-2
12 May 2012 Kavarna 3:06:34 Milka Mikhailova-8
07 May 2011 Kavarna 2:57:00 Milka Mikhailova-7
08 May 2010 Kavarna 2:59:55 Milka Mikhailova-6
03 May 2009 Kavarna 2:56:40 Silvia Danekova
12 Oct 2008 Sofia 2:50:20 Milka Mikhailova-5
14 Oct 2007 Sofia 2:48:22 Dobrinka Shalamanova
15 Oct 2006 Sofia 2:50:07 Milka Mikhailova-4
16 Oct 2005 Sofia 2:46:59 Milka Mikhailova-3
02 May 2004 Sofia 2:38:30 Rumyana Panovska-7
20 Apr 2003 Sofia 3:05:03 Rumyana Panovska-6
21 Apr 2002 Sofia 2:41:26 Milka Mikhailova-2
14 Oct 2001 Sofia 2:40:54 Milka Mikhailova
25 Jun 2000 Sofia 2:51:45 Rumyana Panovska-5
23 Jun 1999 Sofia 2:55:14 Rumyana Panovska-4
03 May 1998 Shumen 3:12:40 Ivelina Kalcheva
19 Oct 1997 Sofia 2:42:26 Gergana Voynova-7
19 May 1996 Sofia 2:40:23 Gergana Voynova-6
16 Sep 1995 Nesebar 2:55:29 Gergana Voynova-5
21 May 1994 Sofia 2:52:38 Gergana Voynova-4
02 Oct 1993 Stanke Dimitrov 2:46:46 Gergana Voynova-3
03 May 1992 Sofia 2:48:05 Gergana Voynova-2
29 Sep 1991 Burgas 2:56:24 Gergana Voynova
30 Sep 1990 Burgas 2:50:19 Stoyka Gandurova
14 May 1989 Sofia 2:46:29 Rumyana Panovska-3
11 Sep 1988 Vratsa 2:59:04 Rumyana Panovska-2
25 Oct 1987 Stanke Dimitrov 2:41:21 Rumyana Panovska
29 Jun 1986 Sofia 3:07:37 Rositsa Tsoneva
31 Mar 1985 Pleven 3:22:14 Nevena Khristova
01 Apr 1984 Pleven 3:08:41 Nedyalka Bakalova-4
22 May 1983 Sofia 3:19:12 Nedyalka Bakalova-3
25 Sep 1982 Varna 3:05:56 Nedyalka Bakalova-2
1981 Yambol Nedyalka Bakalova
Non-champion winners
2017 2:40:30 Ruth Matebo Chemisto (KEN)
2016 2:39:39 Belaynesh Shifera Yigezu (ETH)
2015 2:32:35 Rebecca Chepchirchir Korir (KEN)
2014 2:40:53 Zerfe Worku Boku (ETH)
2012 2:38:14 Natalia Cherkes-2
2011 2:40:36 Natalia Cherkes (MDA)
2010 2:38:41 Elena Daniela Cirlan (ROM)
2009 2:46:04 Svetlana Kouhan (BLR)
Most Titles
Men
(1937/date)
8
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Georgi Penchov
1947,1949-50,1955,1957-58,1960-61
Petko Stefanov
1994,1996,1999-2004
Women
(1981-date)
9
Milka Mikhailova
2001-02,2005-06,2008,2010-12,2014
Last Updated on
17 Oct 2017
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