1999 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships


The 8th IAAF World Half Marathon Championships was held on October 3, 1999, in the city of Palermo, Italy. A total of 192 athletes, 119 men and 73 women, from 48 countries, took part.
The course was traced through the historical centre of the town with the start/finish line on the "Foro Italico." A detailed report on the event and an appraisal of the results were given.
Complete results were published.

Medallists

Race results

Men's

Women's

†: Florina Pana from was initially 4th
, but tested positive for nandrolone and disqualified.

Team results

Men's

Women's

Participation

The participation of 192 athletes from 48 countries is reported. Although announced, athletes from,,, and did not show.
*