2021 Akron Marathon Official Program and Events Guide
Friday, September 24 and Saturday, September 25 Marathon Half Marathon | Team Relay AkronMarathon.org Kids Fun Run
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Board and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mission, Vision & Impact Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Blue Line Champions Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Supporting Nonprofits and Our Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Benefitting Charities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Event Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Health & Fitness Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Kids Fun Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Team Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Spectator Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Course Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Start Line Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Finish Line Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Downtown Area Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Downtown Akron Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Relay Shuttle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Road Closures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Akron Marathon & Half Marathon Champions . . . . . . 20 & 21 Prize Money and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Founders Club Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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WELCOME BACK TO THE BLUE LINE! Congratulations on participating in the 2021 FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay. We’re excited to welcome you back safely with LIVE racing on our famous Blue Line and a new race series sponsor, Summa Health. Whether you are running with us in-person or virtually, we are happy to have you back stronger, faster and fitter than ever! To celebrate our return to racing, we’ve designed an exciting new course for our marathoners, half-marathoners and relay teams. It features a new start at the breathtaking Akron Art Museum and an exhilarating, world-class finish at Lock 3 in the heart of our city’s newly renovated downtown district. In between, runners will head over the All-America Bridge, experience North Hill, The University of Akron, Firestone Park, the Towpath Trail, Merriman Valley, Sand Run Park, the West Akron neighborhoods, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, and Highland Square. This year’s course will be loaded with local entertainment coordinated by ArtsNow with support from Ohio Arts Council. Additionally, you’ll be energized at the FirstEnergy Ambassador Zip Zone at Mile 4.2 and the SummaCare Hydration/ Motivation Station at Mile 25.4. You’ll find plenty of opportunities for records and PRs. And don’t miss our annual, free Kids Fun Run presented by Akron Children’s Hospital! Cap your achievement with brag-worthy swag. Each participant will receive top-quality ASICS gear, finisher medal and free access to your photo gallery. Whether you’re one of our 8,000+ participants, 2,000 volunteers or 100,000+ spectators, we hope you enjoy this world-class experience. We extend a big Blue Line thank you to the City of Akron and our generous sponsors. Good luck to everyone and a warm Akron welcome to all our out-of-town guests. Sincerely, The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation Board of Directors and Staff AkronMarathon.org
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AKRON MARATHON CHARITABLE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Steve Marks Jeannine Marks Race Co-Founders Richard Merolla Chair Melissa Johnson Vice Chair Traci Buckner Michael Bullock Amy Freeman Doug Grassian Judge Jon Oldham Dr. Nilesh Shah Bret Treier BOARD OF DIRECTORS EMERITUS Jim Barnett David Hunter Don Luscher
AKRON MARATHON STAFF Anne Bitong President & CEO Laura McElrath VP, Operations Carrie Washnock VP, Customer Success Katie Riley Community Outreach Director Lauren Toole Marketing & Communications Director Jeb Ford Operations Manager Ethan Bitong Operations Assistant 4
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MISSION, VISION & IMPACT The mission of the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation, a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is to provide a world-class marathon that promotes health, fitness and economic development, galvanizes the community and benefits charitable organizations. Our vision is to create and manage dynamic, customer-centric events and programs that deliver opportunities to promote active lifestyles for all.
Through the Akron Marathon Race Series and related events, the organization is: • Contributing to the health and fitness of thousands of Summit County residents and event participants, especially youth and economically challenged individuals • Building civic pride, volunteerism and community • Raising over $6 million for charitable nonprofit organizations through fundraising opportunities • Generating an $8 million economic impact to the Greater Akron Area annually • Enhancing the image of Akron and Summit County
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BLUE LINE CHAMPIONS CIRCLE The exclusive club for top-level donors of the Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation.
Designed to honor our most outstanding supporters, the Blue Line Champions Circle provides unique and exciting membership experiences, including access to exclusive Blue Line Champions Circle merchandise, discounts, race-weekend opportunities, and more!
PACER $2,500 or more • 10% off merchandise • Blue Line Champions Circle pin • Custom-engraved 10 oz. YETI Rambler® Lowball • VIP registration • VIP packet pickup
ELITE $5,000 or more • 1 5% off merchandise •B lue Line Champions Circle pin •C ustom-engraved 10 oz. YETI Rambler® Lowball •V IP registration •V IP packet pickup • Two (2) annual Marathon Weekend VIP Party invitations •O ne (1) free race entry
PODIUM $10,000 or more • 20% off merchandise Blue Line Champions Circle pin • Custom-engraved 10 oz. YETI Rambler® Lowball • VIP registration • VIP packet pickup • Four (4) annual Marathon Weekend VIP Party invitations • Up to five (5) free race entries • VIP race-day parking/entry to hospitality tent
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#runAkron Gear is Here! Chase those Blue Line miles in official #runAkron gear! Visit the Akron Marathon Official Merchandise Store at the Health & Fitness Expo or online year-round at akronmarathon.org
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SUPPORTING NONPROFITS AND OUR COMMUNITY
Charity: The Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation is pleased to fulfill its mission of supporting local and regional charities. To date, over $6 million has been raised through the net proceeds of its events, runner donations, and our Charity Partner Programs. To become a charity partner or to learn more visit akronmarathon.org/charitypartners.
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RUNNERSHIP PROGRAM Scholarships: The Akron Marathon believes in promoting healthy and active lifestyles for all and offers runner scholarships/race entries distributed to area nonprofits that serve underprivileged, disadvantaged, or those struggling with mental health and/or recovery. To learn more visit akronmarathon.org/runnership.
BENEFITTING CHARITIES* – Akron Area YMCA – Akron Art Museum – Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank – Akron Children’s Hospital – Akron Community Foundation – Akron Symphony Orchestra – Akron Urban League – Akron Zoo – American Cancer Society – American Diabetes Association – American Heart Association – American Red Cross of Summit County – Autism Society of Greater Akron – Boys & Girls Club – Building for Tomorrow – Camp Christopher – CASA/GAL Association for Children – Cascade Locks Park Association – Child Guidance and Family Solutions – Craine’s Cholangiocarcinoma Crew – Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America – Curated Store Fronts – Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Dapper Dan Club of Akron
– Downtown Akron Partnership – Dragon Boat Dream Team – Ears to You – Family Promise – Family Services of Summit County – Girls on the Run NEO – Golden Treasurers Golden Retriever Rescue Inc. – Great Trail Council – Habitat for Humanity of Summit County – Haslinger Family PPCC – Heart to Heart Communications – Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center – Hospice Care – Hospice of Western Reserve – International Welcome Center – Interval Brotherhood Home – Junior Achievement – Juvenile Diabetes Association – Leadership Akron – Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Melinda Michelle Edenfield Foundation – Muscular Dystrophy Association – National Breast Cancer Research – National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Ohio Erie Canalway Coalition – Open Arms Adoption
– Open M – Patriot Runners – Rahab Ministries – Ronald McDonald House Akron – Rotary Club of Akron – Running2Bwell – Shaw JCC – Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens – Stephen A. Comunale Foundation – Stewart’s Caring Place – Summa Foundation – Summit County Education Initiative – The Alzheimer’s Association – The County of Summit ADM Board – The Heart Association – The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – The Packard Institute – The University of Akron Foundation – Trample ALS – United Disability Services – United Way of Summit County – Victim Assistance – Victory Gallop, Inc. – Wellington Exempted Village Schools District – Wheels4Change * This list represents a comprehensive list of benefitting charities from 2003-2021.
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EVENT SPONSORS RACE SERIES SPONSOR
FOUNDING SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSOR
START LINE SPONSOR
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS
FINISH LINE SPONSOR
POST-RACE EXPERIENCE SPONSORS
OFFICIAL SPORTS MEDICINE & TRAINING SPONSORS
Elite Sponsors > Biofreeze > Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund > Summit County* Special Supporting Sponsors >B FG Credit Union >E rnst & Young >L eppo Rents >S ummaCare* Fluid & Energy Gel Sponsors >A kron Marathon Charitable Corporation* >B ridgestone Americas Trust Fund >B rouse McDowell* >B uckeye State Credit Union >B urning River Endurance Run and Relay >B urns McDonnel >E levate Akron >F ifth Third Bank >G PD Group >M actac >S ummaCare* 10
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BRONZE SPONSOR
Mile & Kilometer Sponsors >A cme Fresh Market* >A kron Art Museum >A kron Children’s Hospital* >B iofreeze >B ODYARMOR >C ircle K >D ole >D owntown Akron Partnership* >F irstEnergy* >K ent State University College of Nursing >K nox Marketing >M ichelob Ultra* >P apa John’s Pizza >P ritt Entertainment Group >S ikich >S umma Health* >S ummaCare* >S ummit County* >T he City of Akron* >T he VanDevere Bunch
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
Official Sponsors >A kron-Canton Regional Foodbank >K enneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust >C orbin Foundation >D owntown Akron Partnership* >E rnest and Mary Kay Pouttu Fund >F ox Charitable Foundation >H arwick Standard Distribution Corporation >M r. & Mrs. William Lowery >M etro RTA* >M urdough Foundation >O MNOVA Solutions Foundation >P roforma >R itchie Memorial Foundation >S ummit I.T. Solutions* >S ummit Metro Parks >T uscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation
* Denotes annual support
since the founding year of the Akron Marathon
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pickup: John S. Knight Center I 77 E. Mill Street 7:30 a.m. – Packet Pickup Opens – Official Race Merchandise – Expo Vendors (see page 10 for listing) 9:00 p.m. – Packet Pickup Closes Kids Fun Run: Lock 3 I 200 S. Main Street 6:00 p.m. – Race Start 7:00 p.m. – Course Closes
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay: Start: Akron Art Museum I 20 S. Broadway Street 6:00 a.m. – Race Announcements 6:59 a.m. – Wheelchair Division 7:00 a.m. – Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay Start Finish: Lock 3 I 200 S. Main Street 2:00 p.m. – Course Closes 2:15 p.m. – Lock 3 Closes
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HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 7:30 a.m. Start Time John S. Knight Center | 77 E. Mill Street Join us at the Health & Fitness Expo! Pick up your race packet, find answers to race-related questions, visit our vendors, and save time for shopping at the Official Akron Marathon Merchandise Store!
EXPO VENDORS • 5KDEVO • Akron Art Museum • Akron Marathon Official Merchandise Store • Akron Marathon Vintage Merchandise • Auria • Bondi Band • Burn Boot Camp • CVSR • Downtown Akron Partnership • EDGE Physiotherapy
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• Fine Line Cycling – Race Dots • FirstEnergy Home • Fleet Feet Cleveland • Girls on the Run • Goodwill Industries • National Interstate Insurance • PLX Running Company • Pritt Entertainment Group • Project Outrun • Run to You Racing
• Second Sole Youngstown • Selfless Elf 5K • SHAKEOUT • Shaw JCC • Stewart’s Caring Place • Summa Health • Summit Metro Parks • The Buck Fifty • The University of Akron Community Engagement • The VanDevere Bunch • TheRunStickers.com • Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon
KIDS FUN RUN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 5:45 p.m. Start Line Opens 6:00 p.m. Race Start by Age Group 7:00 p.m. Course Closes Join us for a FREE 1-mile fun run for children 12-years of age and under. All participants receive a medal, headband, and healthy snack. WAVE 1 2
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AGE 7–8
START TIME 6:00 p.m. 6:10 p.m.
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6:20 p.m.
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4 & Under
6:30 p.m.
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FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay Map
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RELAY LEG
DISTANCE IN MILES
STARTING MILE MARKER
STARTING LOCATION
ENDING LOCATION
1st
4.6
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Start Line 20 S. Broadway Street
245 Wolf Ledges Parkway
2nd
6.6
4.6 Mile
245 Wolf Ledges Parkway
453 S. High Street
3rd
5.7
11.2 Mile
453 S. High Street
1300 Sand Run Parkway
4th
4.5
16.9 Mile
1300 Sand Run Parkway
1565 Fairfax Road
5th
4.8
21.4 Mile
1565 Fairfax Road
Finish Line Lock 3, 200 S. Main Street
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Spectator Information 2021 Download the Akron Marathon Race Series App to track your participant! • With the return of a downtown start and finish you will be able to see your runners at various points within a few blocks of each other. • Watch the start of the race north of the starting line on N. Broadway St. • Mile 4 is a block west of the Start Line at the corner of High St and Bowery St. • Remain on High St. to see runners at the same location at Mile 12. • Walk 1 block west to S. Main and Bowery to see runners as they approach the finish. • Please be mindful of those around you and keep 6-feet distance between you and other spectators.
Mile First Runner Start 7:00 AM 1 7:04 AM 2 7:09 AM 3 7:14 AM 4 7:19 AM 5 7:24 AM 6 7:28 AM 7 7:33 AM 8 7:38 AM 9 7:43 AM 10 7:48 AM 11 7:52 AM 12 7:57 AM 13 8:02 AM 14 8:07 AM 15 8:12 AM 16 8:17 AM 17 8:21 AM 18 8:26 AM 19 8:31 AM AkronMarathon.org 20 8:36 15 AM 21 8:41 AM 22 8:45 AM
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FINISH LINEFinish MAP
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DOWNTOWN AREA LOCATIONS
Relay Shuttle Schedule To Relay Leg 4: 7:15 a.m. until 10:15 p.m. To Relay Leg 5: 7:30 a.m. until 11:15 p.m.
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ROAD CLOSURES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Road Closures
Restrictions
Approximate Time
S. Broadway St.
Between E. Mill St. and E. Market St.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m.
S. Main St.
Between Mill St. and State St.
Beginning at 8:00 a.m.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 Road Closures
Restrictions
Approximate Time
S. Broadway
Between Exchange St. and Martin Luther King Blvd.
5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Y-Bridge northbound
Between Martin Luther King Blvd. and N. Main St.
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
N. Main St. northbound
Between Olive St. and E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave.
7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave.
Between N. Main St. and Carpenter St.
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Tallmadge Ave.
Between Cuyahoga St. and N. Main St.
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
N. Main St. southbound
Between Tallmadge Ave. and Olive St.
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Y-Bridge southbound
Between N. Main St. and Martin Luther King Blvd.
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
High St.
Between Martin Luther King Blvd. and S. Main St.
7:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Bowery St.
Between W. Center St. and S. Broadway
7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Quaker St.
Between W. Bowery St. and Ash St.
7:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Ash St.
Between Dart Ave. and Ash St.
7:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
University Ave.
Between S. Broadway and Hill St.
7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Wolf Ledges Pkwy southbound
Between University Ave. and E. South St.
7:15 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
E. South St. eastbound
Between Wolf Ledges Pkwy and Grant St.
7:15 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
Grant St.
Between E. South St. and N. Firestone Blvd.
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
N. Firestone Blvd.
Between Girard St. and Thornapple Ave.
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
S. Firestone Blvd.
Between Thornapple Ave. and E. Wilbeth Rd.
7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Palm Ave.
Between S. Firestone Blvd. and Aster Ave.
7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Aster Ave.
Between Palm Ave. and N. Firestone Blvd.
7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
N. Firestone Blvd.
Between Aster Ave. and Beardsley St.
7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Beardsley St.
Between N. Firestone Blvd. and E. Wilbeth Rd.
7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Wilbeth Rd. westbound
Between Brown St. and Firestone Pkwy
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Firestone Pkwy northbound
Between W. Wilbeth Rd. and W. Firestone Blvd.
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
W. Firestone Blvd.
Between Firestone Pkwy and S. Main St.
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
S. Main St. northbound
Between Wilbeth Rd. and S. High St.
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
W. Market St. westbound
Between High St. and Main St.
7:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
N. Main St. northbound
Between Market St. and Martin Luther King Blvd.
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
N Howard St.
Between N. Main St. and Cuyahoga St.
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
W. North St.
Between N. Howard St. and N. Maple St.
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Merriman Rd.
Between Treaty Line and N. Portage Path
8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
N. Portage Path
Between Treaty Line and Merriman Rd.
8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sand Run Pkwy.
Between N. Portage Path and Revere Rd.
8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sand Run Rd.
Between W. Market St. and Smith Rd.
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Overwood Rd.
Between Sand Run Rd and Wiltshire
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wiltshire Rd.
Between N. Hawkins Ave. and Castle Blvd.
8:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Fairfax Rd.
Between Hawkins and Castle
8:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Rampart Ave.
Between Fairfax and Bond
8:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Castle Blvd.
Between Fairfax and Garman Rd.
8:40 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Garman Rd.
Between Melbourne Ave. and N. Portage Path
8:40 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
N. Portage Path southbound
Between Mayfair Rd. and W. Market St.
8:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
W. Market St. eastbound
Between Portage Path and S. Main St.
8:50 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.
S. Main St.
Between Market St. and Mill St.
9:00 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Road closures are organized first by closure time and then by race course.
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AKRON MARATHON CHAMPIONS Year
Men’s Marathon Open
Men’s Marathon Masters Champion
2003
2:21:59
Jonah Rono
2:45:58
Daniel Dudek
2004
2:22:16
Andrey Gordeyev
2:45:10
Larry Taylor
2005
2:18:48
Charles Kamindo
2:40:56
Damon Blackford
2006
2:22:02
Alene Reta
2:37:31
John Piggott
2007
2:28:05
Joshua Koros
2:35:58
John Piggott
2008
2:23:13
Birhanu Wukaw Zelek
2:32:40
Sergey Kaledin
2009
2:27:21
Richard Chelimo
2:31:51
Sergey Kaledin
2010
2:19:34
Geoffrey Kiprotich
2:29:13
Sergey Kaledin
2011
2:22:46
Peter Kemboi
2:38:06
Andrew Musuva
2012
2:18:51
Richard Kessio
2:28:24
Sergey Kaledin
2013
2:15:59
Getachew Asfaw*
2:32:04
Esteban Vanegas
2014
2:16:45
Teklu Deneke
2:23:44
Richard Kessio
2015
2:22:21
Teklu Deneke
2:40:58
Esteban Vanegas
2016
2:21:40
Anthony Migliozzi
2:44:00
Francesco Arato
2017
2:23:39
Blair Teal
2:43:05
Dustin Sprague
2018
2:26:25
Israel Merkle
2:53:27
Orinthal Striggles
2019
2:25:39
Caleb Hoover
2:46:08
Scott Davis
*Record Holders
Year
Women’s Marathon Open
2003
3:13:21
Brenda Bowden
3:20:02
Michelle Mueller
2004
2:40:17
Elena Orleva
3:11:06
Shelagh Sweeney
2005
2:39:09
Maria Portilla*
3:01:14
Laura Murphy
2006
2:55:23
Leteyesys Berhe
3:17:28
Karen Collins
2007
2:52:31
Melissa Rittenhouse
2:56:43
Elena Paramonova
2008
2:57:56
Sarah Plaxton
3:13:18
Connie Gardner
2009
2:51:59
Hirut Mandefro
2:53:04
Elena Paramonova
2010
2:42:33
Ludmila Stepanova
2:49:52
Elena Paramonova*
2011
2:45:57
Becki Michael
3:03:54
Tracy Wollschalger
2012
2:55:09
Shanna Ailes Istnick
3:04:34
Kristy Kenna
2013
2:39:18
Ludmila Stepanova
3:05:20
Kristy Kenna
2014
2:42:53
Tezata Dengersa
3:04:13
Kristy Kenna
2015
2:39:45
Irina Alexandrova
2:58:10
Beth Woodward
2016
2:51:34
Becki Spellman
3:11:18
Teresa Ferguson
2017
2:52:29
Emma McCarron
3:09:46
Dolores Valencia
2018
2:51:11
Grace McCarron
2:57:31
Shanna Ailes Istnick
2019
2:47:27
Elizabeth Gleason
3:04:42
Teresa Ferguson
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HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONS Year
Men’s Half Marathon
Men’s Half Marathon Masters Champion**
2007
1:09:47
Matthew Folk
1:22:44
Pete Jendre
2008
1:15:09
Mike Hansen
1:18:46
Bob Flajnik
2009
1:13:02
Dustin Meeker
1:17:31
Dan Sparks
2010
1:06:48
Andrew Carnes
1:17:20
Jeff Day
2011
1:10:56
Michael Capriolo
1:21:28
Brian Mazur
2012
1:07:01
Philip Lagat
1:15:39
John Piggott
2013
1:05:38
Ryan Kienzle
1:15:31
John Piggott
2014
1:05:56
Philani Buthelezi
1:16:30
Jason Newport
2015
1:03:58
Nicholas Too*
1:08:45
Richard Kessio
2016
1:08:02
Ryan Kienzle
1:17:34
Bradley Prather
2017
1:05:16
Kevin Castille
1:15:08
Jason Lafave
2018
1:06:54
Michael Iacofano
1:16:57
Bradley Prather
2019
1:07:09
Nathaniel Orndorf
1:16:38
Aaron Usher
*Record Holders
** The men’s Half Masters record was set in 2017 by Kevin Castille – 1:05:16.
Year
Women’s Half Marathon
2007
1:27:47
Colleen Tate
Women’s Half Marathon Masters Champion 1:33:51
Nancy Chong
2008
1:26:24
Mandy Yates
1:35:53
Michele Dewit
2009
1:23:56
Nicole Camp
1:37:36
Deb Deren
2010
1:17:56
Mandy Yates
1:35:25
Beth Darmstadter
2011
1:28:18
Brandi Howard
1:32:23
Marlene Bloomfield
2012
1:17:57
Dorcus Chesang
1:28:30
Josephine Weeden
2013
1:14:22
Jessica Odorcic
1:32:39
Rosalie Franek
2014
1:17:05
Kelsi Nutter
1:28:43
Gwen Frederickson
2015
1:14:18
Hellen Jepkurgat*
1:25:29
Brenda Hodge*
2016
1:18:25
Maureen Lemon
1:29:49
Michelle Farr
2017
1:20:09
Elizabeth Weiler
1:26:19
Beth Woodward
2018
1:17:43
Becki Spellman
1:31:02
Michelle Farr
2019
1:18:32
Sarah Horbol
1:26:33
Michelle Bertenthal
*Record Holders
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