This document lists 41 athletes competing in the 2021 Start List, including their nationality and gender. The majority are from Ethiopia and Kenya, with a few athletes from Bahrain. Nationalities represented are Ethiopian, Kenyan, Danish, and Bahraini. Genders include men and women. Pacemakers are also listed from Kenya and Ethiopia to help runners maintain an even pace during the race.

1. Start List 2021
Athletes :
Nationality : Gender:
Gizealew Abeje Ethiopia Man
Kahsay Atsbeka Ethiopia Man
Bart Van Nunen Denmark Man
Haftu Teklu Ethiopia Man
Stella Rutto Kenya Woman
Elijah Kibiwot Kenya Man
Jemel Yimer Ethiopia Man
Haile Maryam Kiros Ethiopia Man
Hawi Feysa Ethiopia Woman
Sheila Kiprotich Kenya Woman
Collins Koros Kenya Man
Josphat Tanui Kenya Man
Philemon Kiplimo Kenya Man
Irene Cheptai Kenya Woman
Netsanet Gudeta Ethiopia Woman
Betty Chepkemoi Kenya Woman
Brillian Kipkoech Kenya Woman
Dawit Seyaum Ethiopia Woman
Getaye Fisseha Gelaw Ethiopia Man
Bekelech Gudeta Ethiopia Woman
Nigsti Haftu Ethiopia Woman
Mathew Kimeli Kenya Man
Geoffrey Koech Kenya Man
Boki Diribi Ethiopia Man
Bosena Mulatie Kenya Woman
Gotyton Gebreslase Ethiopia Woman
Purity Komen Kenya Woman
Mosinet Gerenew Ethiopia Man
Amedework Walelegn Ethiopia Man
Abayneh Degu Ethiopia Man
Ruth Gepngetich Kenya Woman
Sandrafelis Tuei Kenya Woman
Philip Tarbei (pacemaker) Kenya Man
Titus Mbishei (pacemaker) Kenya Man
Tadesse Tesfahun (pacemaker) Ethiopia Man

2. Bahraini Athletes
Athletes : Gender:
Abraham Cheroben Man
Jushua Nakeri Man
Birhanu Balew Man
Dawit Fikadu Man
Kalkidan Gezahegne Woman
Abdinasir Elmi Man
Bonto Edao Woman
Aweke Ayalew Man
Albert Rop Man
Zelalem Bacha Man