"Velika Planina Uphill Race Josphat Kiprotich (Kenya) struck first, but Richard Omaya Atuya (Kenya) ruled late. Omaya Atuya won the 8.5-kilometer climb and its 1,280 meters of gain in 50:21. Kiprotich was second in 51:14, and last week's Sierre-Zinal winner Philemon Kiriago (Kenya) was third in 52:18. Kenyan runners took four of the top five finish spots. World Cup women's leader Scout Adkin (U.K.) was a late scratch from the event,"
"Šmarna Gora The next day 10k went up 705 meters and down 350 meters for a net uphill course, but this terrain was more in favor to Kiriago. Kiprotich, Kiriago, and Omaya Atuya broke away early but Kiriago moved to the lead late and set a new course record in 40:47. He was 43 seconds better than Omaya Atuya's year-old former course best. Kirago's performances over the two days of racing allowed him to move ahead in and win this year's World Cup."
After 13 races across three continents over four months, the World Mountain Running Association concluded the 2025 Mountain Running World Cup with back-to-back races in Slovenia. Richard Omaya Atuya won the Velika Planina uphill in 50:21 with Josphat Kiprotich second and Philemon Kiriago third. Susanna Saapunki dominated the women's uphill in 61:43, Benedetta Broggi edged Kirsty Dickson by one second for second. The following day at Šmarna Gora Kiriago set a new course record in 40:47, moved into the lead overall, and secured the World Cup title as Kenyan men took the top positions.
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