A section of Men's Elite Field at the Valencia 10K:
Dominic Lobalu (Switzerland): A leading contender aiming to break the European 10K record, currently held by Etienne Daguinos (27:04, Lille 2024).
Isaac Kimeli (Belgium): Another strong candidate targeting the European record, with a history of competitive performances.
Andreas Almgren (Sweden): Joining Lobalu and Kimeli in the pursuit of a sub-27-minute finish, supported by dedicated pacemakers.
Telahun Bekele (Ethiopia): A prominent figure among the African contingent, known for his impressive track records.
Getnet Wale (Ethiopia): A versatile athlete with significant achievements in middle and long-distance events.
Samuel Tefera (Ethiopia): Making his 10K debut; a two-time World Indoor Champion in the 1,500m.
Daniel Kinyanjui (Kenya): Among the Kenyan athletes expected to vie for top positions.
Vincent Langat (Kenya): Another Kenyan runner with a strong potential to influence the race outcome.
Meshack Lelgut (Kenya): Adding depth to the competitive Kenyan lineup.
Abdessamad Oukhelfen (Spain): The current Spanish record holder for the 10K (27:44), achieved on this course in January 2024.
Daniel Arce (Spain): Coming off a recent strong performance in León, adding to the robust Spanish representation.
Juan A. Pérez Moreno (Spain): A seasoned athlete contributing to the national contingent.
Víctor Ruiz (Spain): Another notable Spanish runner expected to perform well.
Aarón Las Heras (Spain): Rounding out the strong Spanish lineup with promising potential.
Santiago Catrofe (Uruguay): Aiming to break the South American Area Record (27:51), currently held by Argentina's Antonio Silio since 1990.