The running world is bustling with excitement as Jakob Ingebrigtsen is making a huge career move. Hours after winning his third consecutive Diamond League Final title, without wasting any time, Jakob has confirmed that he is swapping the track for the roads—at least for one race. The world will see Jakob Ingebrigtsen make his half-marathon debut at the Copenhagen Half this Sunday.

Yes, you read that right! Jakob is diving headfirst into the 21.1-kilometer challenge. The world eagerly awaits to see Jakob Ingebrigtsen make this drastic shift from his usual 1,500m to this longer distance. The 23-year-old teased this move in an Instagram post after his Diamond League victory. With a cheeky “What a great way to end the season. Or…?” Leaving fans and critics guessing.

But not for long! Confirming the news with a snapshot of his race bib, he declared, “The season is not over yet.” Talk about ending the season with a bang! The Copenhagen Half, a World Athletics Gold Label road race, will also see Jakob Ingebrigtsen as well. He will be facing Jacob Kiplimo, the current half marathon world record holder, who boasts a blistering 57:31. Additionally, he will be up against other runners who have run under the 60-minute mark for the distance. No pressure, right?

The rumor mill, however, has been buzzing with speculation since earlier this week. Especially since he made his ambitions clear. Jakob Ingebrigtsen has his eyes set on breaking 10 world records during his career, and that includes the half marathon and marathon. Jakob stepping into the half marathon is definitely a strategic move toward hitting his ultimate goal. Having already smashed records in the 1,500m, 2,000m, and 3,000m, Ingebrigtsen is looking to expand his horizons. With less than two days to recover, all eyes will be on Ingebrigtsen as he transitions from track star to road runner.

What’s Next in the Books for Jakob Ingebrigtsen?

Looking ahead, Jakob Ingebrigtsen is focused on continuous improvement. His focus lies on improvement despite winning gold in the 5,000m at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jakob is known for his data-driven approach to training, and he’s confident that this will translate into even better performances next year. “With our philosophy of working it’s all about one year, two years, three years, four years,” said Jakob. “Even if the gains are marginal though you are still improving and that makes you stronger.”

But that’s not all! Jakob seems to love challenging himself. He is already gearing up for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. After the challenges of the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, he is looking forward to another season in Tokyo. “I have some good memories from Japan and I’m looking forward to getting back,” he shares. It seems the 2025 season will be one to watch as Ingebrigtsen continues to push the boundaries of distance running. Regardless of what happens in Sunday’s half marathon, one thing is clear: Jakob Ingebrigtsen is not slowing down any time soon.