At a recent half marathon event, Honor's humanoid robot achieved a groundbreaking finish, completing the 21 km (13 miles) race in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds. This impressive performance not only outpaced the winning human competitor by more than 10 minutes but also shattered the previous world record of 56 minutes and 42 seconds set by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo. In contrast to the 2025 edition of the race, where only 6 of 21 robots finished, this year saw a significant improvement in robot performance, with Honor's robots navigating autonomously and winning gold, silver, and bronze medals. The event highlighted the importance of both locomotion and navigation in humanoid robotics, as 40% of the participating robots navigated without human control. Other competitors included Tiangong Ultra 2026 and Unitree H1, showcasing China's commitment to advancing humanoid robot technology for various applications, including factory work and military use.