Boston Half Marathon champion Habtom Samuel has withdrawn from the 2026 Manchester Road Race, according to a report by CT Insider on November 10, 2026. Samuel, who claimed victory at the Boston Half Marathon, was expected to compete in the traditional Thanksgiving road race in Manchester, Connecticut.
The Manchester Road Race, a 4.748-mile event held annually since 1927, attracts elite runners and local participants alike. Samuel's withdrawal leaves the field without one of its notable recent half-marathon winners. No specific reason for the withdrawal was provided in the initial report.
