[2] A former men's half marathon world record of 58:33 minutes was set at this race by Samuel Wanjiru in 2007.

The most successful athletes of the CPC race are both Dutch: Carla Beurskens and Marti ten Kate have both topped the podium on four separate occasions.

Kenya's dominance was highlighted by a ten-year undefeated streak in the men's race from 2001 to 2010.

[1] Key: Course record Dutch championship race Short course or wind-assisted race In 2023, Wales’ Sir Dave James set a new Welsh Record in the M60 category, also winning the age group of that year.

In 2023, Wales’ Peter Gillibrand clinched the record for pouring the most amount of lager in his eyes during the race.