The Kenyan Abel Kirui, twice marathon world champion, will be the big star next February 26th at 22nd edition of the Mitja Marató de Barcelona, which will break its participation record, after closing the registration period with more than 12.500 runners, 55% more than in the previous edition, in which they were 8.111 runners. Along with Kirui, his compatriot Peter Kamais is also confirmed, an old acquaintance of Barcelona, since he has won twice the Cursa Bombers (2006 and 2007).