Olympic champion Selemon Barega was third in 26:34.93 while 17-year-old Biniam Mehary broke Sammy Wanjiru's world under-20 record in 4th (26:37.93). In the women's race, Fotyen Tesfay won in 29:47.71 over 2023 world XC silver medalist Tsigie Gebreselama (29:49.33) and world bronze medalist Ejgayehu Taye 3rd (29:50.52).