The 53rd Otepää Marathon, Estonia's oldest continuously held marathon, saw Hektor Uustalo claiming the top position with a time of 3:12:29. This annual running event, known for its competitive spirit among both local and national athletes, featured a range of participants, including those competing in the half marathon. Uustalo's victory came with a significant lead as Ain Einar Kaugesalu, finishing second, completed the race in 3:18:19, trailing Uustalo by nearly six minutes. Erkki Etverk secured the third place with a time of 3:28:49.

On the women's side, Siiri Pilt took the title with an impressive finish time of 3:53:32, followed closely by Elza Pilt at 3:57:24 and Ulvi Lond, who finished third at 5:21:58. The race conditions were favorable this year, with temperatures reaching a pleasant 11 degrees Celsius, likely contributing to the participants' performances. In the half marathon category, Lauri Enn won decisively with a time of 1:26:10, while Maria Sarv led the women's half marathon, finishing in 2:04:18. This event highlights the vibrant local running community and underlines Otepää's significance as a venue for competitive races in Estonia.