Adola, Guye (eth) outran roughly 23097 runners to win with a time of 02:05:45. Yegon, Bethwel (ken) earned runner-up honours with a time of 02:06:14. Rounding out the top three was Bekele, Kenenisa (eth) with a time of 02:06:47.
In the ladies race, it was Gebreslase, Gotytom (eth) (02:20:09) taking the top spot, ahead of Gebrekidan, Hiwot (eth) (02:21:23). Tola, Helen (eth) got the third place in 02:23:05.
Top 5 Men
| 1 | Adola, Guye (eth) | 02:05:45 |
| 2 | Yegon, Bethwel (ken) | 02:06:14 |
| 3 | Bekele, Kenenisa (eth) | 02:06:47 |
| 4 | Abate, Tadu (eth) | 02:08:24 |
| 5 | Muteti, Cosmas (ken) | 02:08:45 |
Top 5 Women
| 1 | Gebreslase, Gotytom (eth) | 02:20:09 |
| 2 | Gebrekidan, Hiwot (eth) | 02:21:23 |
| 3 | Tola, Helen (eth) | 02:23:05 |
| 4 | Chelimo, Edith (ken) | 02:24:33 |
| 5 | Demise, Shure (eth) | 02:24:43 |