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FINISHER 2025
MAGAZINE

“Mallorca is a
place close to
our hearts”
For Sebastian Ebel, CEO of the TUI Group,
the company’s commitment to the TUI
Palma Marathon Mallorca fits perfectly with
its overall strategy.
What a weekend!
For me, the TUI
Palma Marathon Mallorca
is not only a sporting
highlight – it is a symbol
of what travel, and TUI
itself, stand for: connection,
community, and
sustainable development.
This year, I ran the
10-kilometer distance
myself – together with
hundreds of TUI colleagues
from all over the
world. It was a moving
experience to be part of
this special event that
brings guests and locals
together in such a unique
way.
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EDITORIAL
Sebastian Ebel, CEO of the TUI Group, with the
new medal of the TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca.
He completed the 10-kilometer race.
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The marathon demonstrates
how tourism
can build bridges.
With 9,000 runners
and more than 30,000
spectators, it is one of
the largest sporting
events in the Balearic
Islands, featuring a truly
iconic course.
46 percent of the participants
are women.
Most runners travel to
the island and stay for
more than five nights.
Mallorca is a place close
to TUI’s heart. Here,
we are not only a major
employer but also an
active partner of the
local community. Our
vision: tourism that is
sustainable – ecologically,
socially, and economically
– and that
benefits the people
who live here.
I would like to thank all
our partners, the government,
and especially
Kumulus as the organizer
– and above all, the
Mallorcan people for
their warm hospitality.
We are already looking
forward to the next TUI
Palma Marathon Mallorca
on October 18, 2026
– and to continuing our
journey together.
Sun! Fun! Run!
Best sporting regards,
Sebastian Ebel
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TUI had already announced the extension of its title
sponsorship until 2030 before the event.
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“Almost 50 percent
women at the
start in Palma”
David Thompson is CEO of the agency
Kumulus, which has been organizing
Mallorca’s running highlight for many years.
We work all year
round to ensure
that every participant at
the TUI Palma Marathon
Mallorca has an unforgettable
experience. With
around 9,000 registrations
from 76 nations, we
succeeded once again
this year. I am particularly
pleased with the positive
feedback on the new
medal. A medal made
from recycled materials
– and one that moves
– fits perfectly with the
spirit of running. But
even more important to
me is that nearly 50 percent
of all participants
this year were women.
In the 10-kilometer race,
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EDITORIAL
the share of women was
as high as 54 percent, and
across the entire event an
impressive 46 percent.
10-kilometer run
through the old town
The 10-kilometer race
passed through Palma’s
old town for the first time
– and the concept worked
brilliantly. For us as
organizers, however, the
most important thing is
that everyone crosses
the finish line happy. Preparations
for next year
begin immediately after
the event, and I am confident
that in 2026 we
will welcome even more
runners to the TUI Palma
Marathon Mallorca.
David Thompson is the
head of Kumulus, the
agency organizing the TUI
Palma Marathon Mallorca.
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10 HORABAIXA
TUI celebrated the hour
before sunset with special
guests
16 MOMENTS
The most beautiful images
from the iconic course of the
TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca
48 MARATHON
Thomas Kühlmann took part
in a city marathon for the
first time – and won
70 MEDITERRANEAN LEAGUE
Four races, one goal: combining
running and holidays in
the best possible way
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CONTENTS
HALF MARATHON 75
Fast influencer: Maike Lea
Nitsch won her first major
race
TUI CARE FOUNDATION 96
How the independent foundation
promotes sustainability and
social justice
10 KILOMETERS 100
A French couple triumphs
on the new route through
Palma’s old town
IMPRINT
Finisher Magazine
TUI Palma Marathon
Mallorca 2025
Publisher
TUI Group
Responsible
Magnus Hüttenberend
Production
DLM RunMedia GmbH
Editorial Team
Stefan Siemon,
Norbert Hensen,
Christian Ermert,
Finn Lenzen, Anja
Herrlitz
Design
DLM RunMedia GmbH
Photos and Videos
Franziska Dietz,
Norbert Wilhelmi,
Christian Wyrwa

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Anticipation for the Race:
TUI invited guests to the
“Horabaixa” on the eve of
the marathon. The term
Horabaixa describes that
special time just before
sunset.
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After the welcome reception in the inner courtyard, guests
enjoyed the stunning view of Palma’s cathedral and harbor.
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Sebastian Ebel (bottom right) delivered the welcome
speech. At his side: Deniz Ugur, CEO of Bentour
Reisen, and Marija Linnhoff, President of the Association
of Independent Travel Agencies in Germany.
Come Together at
the “Horabaixa”
On the evening before
the TUI Palma Marathon
Mallorca, TUI hosted
the Horabaixa. The Mallorcan
word refers to
the golden hour before
sunset — and that was
exactly the atmosphere
enjoyed by around
120 invited guests over
fine drinks and food in a
wonderful setting.
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A venue with history: The event took place at the
headquarters of the Association of Architects of the
Balearic Islands.
Art in action: A local artist created this runningthemed
painting live during the Horabaixa.
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Thomas Ellerbeck (left), member of TUI Group Executive
Committee, enjoyed the evening accompanied by live music.
PHOTO GALLERY
MORE PHOTOS FROM
THE TUI HORABAIXA

Mediterranean Outdoor Expo: The view across the
small lake on the edge of Parc de la Mar toward the
La Seu Cathedral is simply magnificent — especially
just before sunrise!
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MOMENTS

Sun! Fun! Run! The motto of the TUI
Palma Marathon Mallorca couldn’t
be more fitting. This is where the
marathon and half marathon begin.
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Sebastian Ebel, Vorstandsvorsitzender der TUI AG
mit der neuen Medaille des TUI Palma Marathon
Mallorca. Er finishte das Rennen über 10 Kilometer
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Early in the morning,
fans line the course
and enjoy the unique
atmosphere just after
sunrise.
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Maritime flair: On the
first few kilometers, the
course leads the marathon
and half-marathon
runners past the marina.
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The Avenida de Gabriel
Roca is lined with palm
trees. Early in the race,
every runner finds their
pace before heading into
Palma’s old town.

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After sunrise, the sky
glows in the most
beautiful shades of blue
early in the morning —
and the sea is every bit
its equal.

Looking forward
to the next trip:
Traditionally, the fastest
marathon runners
receive travel vouchers
from TUI.

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The object of desire:
The new medal of the
TUI Palma Marathon
Mallorca — featuring a
rotating mini cathedral
— was met with great
enthusiasm.

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Check-in: On Friday and
Saturday, picking up the
race kits was the most
important appointment
at the Expo.
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Colorful & international:
Participants from 76
nations were at the start.
Athletes from Greece —
the cradle of the Olympic
Games — also showed
their colors.
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True inclusion in
action: Joan Miquel
Roig Mestre was on
the course with his
guide, David Camps i
Russinés. The
visually impaired
runner completed
the half marathon in
1:41:22 hours.

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Pure emotion: It was
perhaps the most
beautiful moment of the
race when Lorena Paez
Collado left her wheelchair
just a few meters
before the finish line and
crossed it on foot.
This was only possible
thanks to the support of
her club Invencibles.
Magnificent!

More female, more youthful:
Generation Z made up the largest
share of all participants, and the
proportion of women at the TUI
Palma Marathon Mallorca rose to
almost 50 percent.
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Nothing works without many helping hands:
Whether at the Expo, the refreshment stations,
or handing out medals at the finish line – hundreds
of volunteers make an event like the TUI Palma
Marathon Mallorca possible in the first place.
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WHAT
A BEAUTIFUL
EVENT!
WATCH THE
RECAP
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Sybille Reiß, Chief Human
Resources Officer and Labor
Director of the TUI Group, fired
the first starting shot of the day
for the 10-kilometer distance.
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Mountain-running
specialist Thomas
Kühlmann handled the
challenging
Palma course
perfectly.
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MARATHON
Kühlmann
Wins at
His First
City
Marathon
As a mountain runner, he
once competed at world
championships years ago —
but Thomas Kühlmann had
never before run a city
marathon. In Palma, he took
victory in 2:31:49 hours.
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Brilliant sunshine, an
enthusiastic crowd,
and record participation:
The 21st TUI Palma
Marathon Mallorca welcomed
9,000 runners
from 76 nations. The
event was more international
and more female
than ever before
— around 90 percent of
participants came from
abroad, making the Balearic
Islands’ largest
running event a true celebration
of the sport.
Once again, the TUI Palma
Marathon Mallorca
transformed the island’s
capital into a huge
open-air arena. Around
30,000 spectators lined
the course along
the Passeig Marítim,
with start and finish set
against the backdrop of
the majestic La Seu Cathedral.
The 9,000 starting
slots had sold out
more than two months
before the race.
German athletes Rebecca
Robisch from
Roth, Franconia, and
Thomas Kühlmann from
Wernigerode in the Harz
region dominated the
premier discipline over
42.195 kilometers. The
former top triathlete
claimed a commanding
victory in 2:46:22 hours,
leading the women’s
field from early on.
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Rebecca Robisch
impressed with
a strong time of
2:46:22 hours.
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Belgian Hannelore Pollenius,
who had already
finished second the previous
year, improved her
time by more than ten
minutes (2:50:45 h) but
had to settle for runnerup
again. Third place
went to Elisabeth Rustad-Nilssen
from Norway.
Winner Rebecca Robisch,
who had previously
won the Cologne
Marathon in 2017 and
2018 and now works
as a triathlon coach,
was full of praise for
the Palma experience:
“I’ve never experienced
anything like it. It
was relaxed and super
RESULTS
TOP 10 | MEN
1 THOMAS KÜHLMANN (GER) 2:31:49
2 RENÉ MENZEL (GER) 2:33:06
3 ROBERT STOLZLEDERER (AUT) 2:39:25
4 KEVIN NELSON (GBR) 2:41:17
5 SEBASTIAN MEISSNER (GER) 2:42:39
6 MARK LEONARD (NED) 2:43:38
7 ADAM WILDING (GBR) 2:43:53
8 ANDREU MARIMON SASTRE (ESP) 2:44:39
9 TOLO FIOL SOLER (ESP) 2:44:40
10 GRÉGORY FEUTRY (FRA) 2:47:19
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RESULTS
ALL
RESULTS AT
A GLANCE!
TOP 10 | WOMEN
1 REBECCA ROBISCH (GER) 2:46:22
2 HANNELORE POLLEUNIS (BEL) 2:50:45
3 ELISABETH RUSTAD-NILSSEN (NOR) 3:04:57
4 KIMBERLEY LANGFORD (GBR) 3:05:19
5 SHANNON GOODWIN-TINDALL (GBR) 3:07:34
6 JOANNA WASIELAK (POL) 3:11:45
7 ELISABETH GRUND (GER) 3:15:19
8 JORDAN SAUNDERS-BATH (GBR) 3:16:37
9 EMILIE M. MOLAND KROGSRUD (NOR) 3:19:37
10 JUSTINE DAWKINS (GBR) 3:21:05
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friendly. Everyone along
the route was cheering
— and it was so varied!
The tight corners and
cobblestones in the old
town added a lot of excitement.”
A Gifted Start
In the men’s race, Thomas
Kühlmann prevailed
after a thrilling contest,
finishing in 2:31:48 hours,
ahead of fellow German
René Menzel (2:33:06
h). Robert Stolzlederer
from Austria took third
in 2:39:25 h.
“René went out really
fast; it got tough around
kilometer 25, but I was
able to pick it up again
toward the end,” Kühlmann
said. His race entry
had been a gift from
a running buddy: “We’re
here with our running
group. We meet at five in
the morning to train.”
Also part of the Null-
500 Marathon Team
was training partner Sebastian
Meißner, who
finished fifth in 2:42:39
hours. Although Kühlmann
trains ambitiously,
this was his first city
marathon. “I usually run
in the mountains, on
trails,” he said. Ten years
ago, he even represented
Germany at the
World Mountain Running
Championships.
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A Selfie Must-Have:
A selfie with the La Seu
Cathedral in the background
is simply a must.

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Raimonda and her crew
set up their cheering spot
right at the entrance to
the old town — whether
she offered Sangria
remains unknown.

In rhythm with the
drums: one of the
many cheering points
along the course.
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Pacemaker
Precision
What would a marathon
be without pacemakers?
At the TUI Palma
Marathon Mallorca, Alberto
Gutiérrez Pera
supported all runners
aiming to complete the
42.195 kilometers in under
3:30 hours — and
he did his job brilliantly.
Just seconds before the
clock hit 3:30:00, Alberto
crossed the finish
line, calm and smiling.
“Everyone made it,” said
the proud Spaniard.
Runner Pau Bernades
Canada, who finished
in 3:29:34, thanked his
pacemaker for the perfect
guidance.

Palma Premiere Enjoyed to the Full
Yuxu Huang, originally from China but now studying
and living in Barcelona, finished after 4:31
hours. It was the eighth marathon for the 24-
year-old — but his first in Palma. “Great race. I’ll
be back,” he said.
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Aleksandra and
Magdalena from the
UK ran side by side
from start to finish,
crossing the line
together in 4:06:41
hours.
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“Amazing. That was just awesome.”
So said Damian Raetsch, who finished in 4:14:30
hours, drenched in sweat but smiling. His longest
training run? Only 21 kilometers. “I did a lot of cycling
instead because I’m planning my first Ironman next
year,” he added.
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“That was easier than I thought.”
Sophie Kepplinger loves running in the mountains.
When she and her friend planned their vacation in
Mallorca, they saw there was a marathon. “We would
have gone running anyway, so why not here?” said the
28-year-old from Upper Austria.
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Sporting sightseeing:
It’s the atmosphere
that makes the TUI
Palma Marathon
Mallorca so special.

FIND
MORE
PHOTOS
FROM THE
MARATHON
HERE
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Your Running
Holiday by the
Mediterranean
The TUI Mediterranean Marathon League
gives you the perfect opportunity to combine
running and travel — across some of
the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean.
Four islands, four running
experiences to enjoy.
With the TUI Mediterranean
Marathon
League, you can unite
your two passions: running
and travel. Each
event is organized with
great dedication and
takes you past many cultural
highlights. Whether
in Sicily, Cyprus,
Rhodes, or Mallorca —
every guest feels the
authentic Mediterranean
spirit and a warm
welcome right from the
start.
www.tui-mml.com
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MEDITERRANEAN
MARATHON LEAGUE
The TUI
Mediterranean
Marathon League
connects four
attractive holiday
destinations
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16 November 2025
Palermo Marathon –
Sicily
The race begins in the
heart of Palermo, at the
famous Teatro Massimo.
The course follows the
seafront promenade, offering
breathtaking views
of the azure Tyrrhenian
Sea — your constant
companion.
palermomaratona.it
8 March 2026
TUI Cyprus
Marathon
The starting signal is given
near the legendary
Aphrodite’s Rock, the
mythical birthplace of the
goddess of love and beauty,
just outside Paphos.
From there, the course
runs along the picturesque
Mediterranean coast.
cyprusmarathon.com
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26 April 2026
TUI Rhodes
Marathon
Enjoy an unforgettable
seaside journey to one of
Europe’s sunniest destinations.
Choose between
5K, 10K, half marathon,
or marathon distances
— and afterward, explore
the rich history and charm
of the island of Rhodes.
rhodesmarathon.gr/en/
18 October 2026
TUI Palma Marathon
Mallorca
Start at sunrise in one of
the 10K, half marathon, or
marathon races in front
of the impressive La Seu
Cathedral in Palma. Take
in the harbor and sea
views before heading into
the picturesque old town.
www.palmademallorcamarathon.com
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Debut Victory: Maike
Lea Nitsch crosses the
finish line first
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HALF MARATHON
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“I just hoped
no one would
catch me.”
“I love Mallorca, so this victory means something
really special to me,” said Maike
Lea Nitsch (Germany). She crossed the finish
line in 1:20:46 hours, just as confidently
as men’s winner William Beattie (Scotland).
It was the first time a finish
tape was held up
for me at a big race — I
still can’t quite believe
it,” said Maike Lea Nitsch
after her half marathon
triumph. Although she
narrowly missed her personal
best, she ran one of
her strongest races ever.
“I know the course because
I come to Mallorca
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Tears of joy:
Maike Lea Nitsch
at the finish line.
A powerful finish to
victory: William
Beattie from Scotland.
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quite often. That’s why
I started out cautiously
and let the others go
ahead a bit,” she explained.
“At kilometer five I
felt that my legs were really
fresh — so I overtook
everyone and just hoped
no one would catch me.”
Known as @princessmaikelea
on Instagram,
Maike Lea Nitsch has
become a well-known figure
in the German running
scene. The doctor,
who is currently pursuing
careers as a model,
influencer, and athlete,
has more than 130,000
followers.
RESULTS
TOP 10 | MEN
1 WILLIAM BEATTIE (GBR) 1:11:54
2 OYSTEIN SANDVIK (NOR) 1:13:35
3 JULIAN KERN (GER) 1:14:07
4 FRITZ KOCH (GER) 1:14:07
5 NICLAS DELLENBACH (GER) 1:14:57
6 MATTHIAS ENGL (AUT) 1:17:10
7 MATT SMITH (GBR) 1:17:40
8 ANTONIO NICOLA MARRACINO (ITA) 1:18:13
9 PASCAL KLEIBRINK (GER) 1:18:32
10 THOMAS BRAZIER (GBR) 1:18:44
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RESULTS
ALL RESULTS
AT A
GLANCE!
TOP 10 | WOMEN
1 MAIKE LEA NITSCH (GER) 1:20:46
2 CARLA SOUSA (POR) 1:23:04
3 REBEKKA HLAWATY (GER) 1:25:48
4 SARAH BIALEK (GER) 1:26:39
5 BRIDEY WAERZEGGERS (BEL) 1:27:09
6 NELL HEMANSBROOK (GBR) 1:27:47
7 GABRIELA ALEMANY PUJOL (ESP) 1:29:11
8 JENNIFER HAIDENBAUER (AUT) 1:29:39
9 KAI TORBEN DYCK (GER) 1:29:51
10 CHINOUK VAN DE KUIL (NED) 1:30:51
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The podium was completed
by Carla Sousa
(Portugal) and Rebekka
Hlawaty (Germany), who
had originally planned to
run a fast marathon in
Frankfurt a week later.
“It’s so beautiful here.
Even if I don’t run fast in
Frankfurt, this was totally
worth it,” said Rebekka,
who achieved a new
personal best of 1:25:48
hours.
“A Beer After
the Win”
William Beattie from
Scotland was the fastest
among the men.
The father of two added
a race start in Palma to
his family vacation on
the island — though he
hadn’t really planned on
winning. He started almost
20 seconds behind
the front row, gradually
overtaking the field from
behind. “Now I’ve earned
myself a beer,” said the
cheerful Scotsman, who
lives between Glasgow
and Edinburgh.
His strong pace in the
final kilometers was unmatched
by Oystein
Sandvik (Norway) and
Julian Kern (Germany),
who finished second and
third respectively. Only a
few hundredths of a second
behind Kern, Fritz
Koch took fourth place.
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Photo finish:
Julian Kern
and Fritz Koch
were separated
by just hundredths
of a
second.
Unexpected personal
best: Rebekka Hlawaty
stood out with her
propeller cap and a
strong performance.

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Oystein Sandvik initially
took the lead, while
eventual winner William
Beattie started almost
20 seconds behind him.

In the shadow of
the cathedral: The
imposing La Seu
Cathedral is one
of the route’s true
highlights.
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“Half the Distance Is
Enough”
Jasvir Modaher loves the
warmth — and a run on
the sunny island of Mallorca
is just perfect for
the 68-year-old. Of Indian
descent but long settled in
Great Britain, Jasvir completed
the full marathon
at last year’s TUI Palma
Marathon Mallorca. “I was
out there for 6:12 hours,
but unfortunately, the official
finish time limit was six
hours,” he said. This year,
he returned with a new
plan: “I thought, half the
distance is fine too.” He
crossed the finish line in
2:47:37 hours and proudly
received his well-earned
medal.

Running for joy: At the
TUI Palma Marathon
Mallorca, the fun
runners clearly make
up the majority — and
in weather like this,
it’s easy to stay in a
good mood.

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At 84: A Running
Globetrotter
Robert Kay from the UK is
84 years old and has finished
800 marathons since
he began running 44 years
ago. “When I was fat and
forty,” he laughs. Nowadays,
he sticks to the half marathon
distance. In Palma, he
completed the 21.0975 kilometers
in 3:09:33 hours.
He came to Mallorca mainly
for the sunshine. After the
race, he spent a few relaxing
days on the island with
his 81-year-old wife before
heading back home to Bath,
England — but only briefly.
Soon after, they were off
again to enjoy more Spanish
sun, this time in Benidorm
on the Costa Blanca.
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Aminata Diop Diallo took
it easy — for the Spanish
runner, fun mattered
more than performance.
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THE HALF
MARATHON
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A Small Gesture
with a Big Impact
The TUI Care Foundation is committed to
sustainability and social projects. At the
TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca, runners
became tree sponsors.
At this year’s TUI Palma
Marathon Mallorca,
the TUI Care Foundation
hosted an information
booth focused entirely
on environmental and
forest protection. Visitors
had the opportunity
to adopt a tree and
thus support the global
TUI Forest Programme.
As a keepsake, each participant
received an adoption
certificate and a
photo – a small gesture
with a big impact.
Even the youngest
guests were included:
at the children’s booth,
kids could color in TUI
Care Foundation-themed
illustrations and learn
about protecting nature
in a playful way.
Worldwide, the TUI Forest
Programme pro-
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SUSTAINABILITY
Adopt a tree and actively support the TUI Forest
Programme – that was possible at the TUI Care
Foundation booth on the Marathon Expo.
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A certificate, a photo, and a good feeling – that’s what
tree sponsors took home. Even the smallest visitors
were encouraged to learn about forest protection.
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motes sustainable tourism
and environmental
education. A special focus
lies on the TUI Forest
Mallorca, where 42,000
fire-resistant trees are
being planted and 1,100
volunteers, including
school classes, are taking
part in reforestation
and conservation
activities. The project’s
partner is the Ministry
of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Environment of the
Balearic Islands.
The TUI Care Foundation
extends its heartfelt
thanks to everyone who
supported the TUI Forest
Programme through
their tree adoption.
On Mallorca, 42,000
fire-resistant trees
are being planted.

Anthony Baumal and
Maïwenn Le Corre are
a couple — and celebrated
their victories together
at the finish line of
the 10-kilometer race.
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10 KILOMETERS

“I really enjoyed
the race”
A French couple dominated the 10-kilometer
distance: Anthony Baumal and Maïwenn Le
Corre, who had traveled from near Nantes,
celebrated a perfect double victory at the
finish line. The new route through Palma’s
old town offered a truly unique running
experience.
The
10-kilometer
race at the TUI Palma
Marathon Mallorca
combined athletic challenge
and Mediterranean
flair. Anthony Baumal
took the win in 32:21 minutes,
ahead of Britons
Adam Plows (32:41) and
Conrad Franks (33:39).
“It’s not really a course
for personal bests —
but that wasn’t the goal
today. I wanted to enjoy
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The favorites took control
right from the start.
TUI Group CEO
Sebastian Ebel
also ran the 10-
kilometer distance
this year.
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the sunshine, the city,
and the island — and
I did,” said Baumal after
crossing the finish
line. His partner Maïwenn
Le Corre (also
from France) won the
women’s race in 38:07
minutes, ahead of Paola
Patta (Italy, 39:32) and
Maria Klose (Germany,
41:14). “It was my first
race here in Mallorca —
such a beautiful island.
The course was challenging,
but the race itself
was fantastic,” she said
at the finish. For most
participants, it wasn’t
about time — it was ab-
RESULTS
TOP 10 | MEN
1 ANTHONY BAUMAL (FRA) 32:22
2 ADAM PLOWS (GBR) 32:42
3 CONRAD FRANKS (GBR) 33:40
4 FINN LENZEN (GER) 34:43
5 GUILLAUME PIQUET (FRA) 34:46
6 NICOLAS ADLER (GER) 35:25
7 SONDRE PEDERSEN (NOR) 35:39
8 YOANN DROUET (FRA) 35:50
9 MARC-OLIVIER ALAIN (CAN) 35:56
10 ERIC TREMBLAY (FRA) 36:12
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RESULTS
ALL
RESULTS AT
A GLANCE!
TOP 10 | WOMEN
1 MAÏWENN LE CORRE (FRA) 38:08
2 PAOLA PATTA (ITA) 39:35
3 MARIA KLOSE (GER) 41:15
4 JANNE HOLSTEIN PEHRSON (DEN) 41:23
5 ALEXIA PELLETIER (CAN) 41:35
6 CHRISTINA HERING (GER) 42:11
7 CHIARA NASH (ITA) 42:21
8 ANGELIKA AX (GER) 42:49
9 KATY REED (GBR) 43:37
10 ALISON PIQUET (FRA) 44:51
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out the experience: running
through Palma’s
old town, soaking in the
morning light, and enjoying
the special atmosphere.
At 8:00 a.m., just as
the sun was rising, the
starting signal was given
— a dreamlike setting
for runners, fans,
and photographers alike.
The redesigned course
first led runners along
the flat seaside promenade
before winding
into the old town. It passed
Palma’s architectural
highlights: the majestic
La Seu Cathedral,
historic façades, and
charming squares with
ornate fountains. From
a sightseeing perspective,
it couldn’t have been
more spectacular.
Anyone who thinks a
city run automatically
means flat and fast was
mistaken: the route included
118 meters of
elevation gain, winding
up and down through
Palma’s narrow streets.
Long straight sections?
None at all! Instead, it
was a constant zigzag
through the city’s picturesque
core. For chasing
records, perhaps
tricky — but for the ex-
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Proud finishers: Runners of the 10-kilometer race
proudly showed off their beautiful medals.

perience, a true delight:
curves, cobblestones,
changing light — all adding
up to a race like no
other.
The atmosphere along
the course was incredible,
even early in the
morning. Volunteers of
all ages cheered on the
runners, fans waved homemade
signs, and even
sleepy tourists applauded
with coffee cups in
hand.
The 10-kilometer race at
the TUI Palma Marathon
Mallorca will be remembered
for its challenging,
winding course, its historic
backdrop, passionate
spectators, and magical
morning mood.

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A unique running
experience: Wibke, Uta,
and Nicole enjoyed the
special pre-race
atmosphere in Palma.

Shortly after the start:
10K runners headed
toward the old town,
ready to tackle a
challenging and exciting
course.
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Smiles for the
camera: With spirits
high, runners had no
trouble posing for
the photographers
along the way.
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From Pro to
Passionate Runner
“The race was over too
quickly,” laughed Christina
Hering at the finish,
where she placed sixth in
42:11 minutes. A former
800-meter specialist, she
was one of Germany’s top
middle-distance runners
for more than a decade,
winning 18 national titles
before retiring from professional
athletics a year
ago. “Now I still train two
or three times a week
— just for fun,” said the
31-year-old from Munich.
In 2022, Hering reached
the European Championships
final in Munich, finishing
seventh with 2:00.82
minutes.
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Shared joy is double
joy: Many runners
crossed the finish line
together, celebrating
their achievement.
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Four friends you must be:
In the 10-kilometer race,
more than half of all
participants were women.

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EVEN
MORE
PHOTOS
FROM THE
10K RACE
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And After the Race:
Celebrate together,
have fun, enjoy the sun
— and ideally spend a
few extra days relaxing
on the island.

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