Sunday morning, citizens and university students alike gathered at Ohio University’s Pruitt Field to watch and cheer on runners as they made their way across the finish line of the Athens Marathon and half-marathon.
A beautiful day for running, according to marathon volunteer Helen Rutter, the race marked the 56th race since 1968, according to the Athens Marathon website. Those participating in running or facilitating the race were not the only ones to enjoy the good weather, however.
As more than 800 runners made their way to the finish line, the stands at Pruitt Field filled with audience members. Some even held signs supporting friends and family members participating in the race.
Brandy Outly, one of the half marathon runners, emphasized her pride in completing a personal record during the race, although she did not do as well as she hoped. This race serves as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, only boosting its popularity.
As other runners came off the track they could be seen scattered through the tents holding food, water and medical supplies as needed.
The race winners are as follows:
In the half-marathon — 13.1 miles — Carter Limbert of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, placed first overall with a time of 1 hour 18 minutes and 7 seconds.
The second place winner in the male division were Aaron Estep (1:18:42) of Williamstown, West Virginia. Bryce Olive, a member of the Ohio University Army ROTC Bobcat Battalion, placed third with a time of 1:22.53.
In the female division, Jenny Brewer, of Saint Marys, West Virginia, placed first with a time of 1:21.32, while Sydney Smith, of Grove City, placed second (1:24.09).
Athens residents Elizabeth Hinkle (1:25.26) and Breanna Issa (1:28.56) placed third and fourth, respectively.
In the non-binary category, Adam Wartel, of Westville, won with a time of 1:45.24, while Aloe Cartwright, of Columbus, placed second (2:33.47) and Morrigan Jones, of The Plains, placed third (6:22.18).
In the virtual half-marathon, Tim Patton, of Rocky River, was first with a time of 1:51.31. Christine Hale, of Portsmouth, placed second with a time of 3:42.36.
In the marathon (26.2 miles), Joshua Park, of Athens, was the overall winner with a time of 2:44.13. Jacob Lofton, of Columbus, was second overall and in the male division with a time of 2:49.03. John Moore, of Liberty Township, placed third with a time of 2:51.29.
In the female division, Amanda Jepson, of Livermore, Colorado, was the overall winner with a time of 3:10.14. Alyssa Breau, of Nowthen, Minnesota, placed second with a time of 3:17.30, while Abbey Giannamore, of Sugar Grove, was third with a time of 3:23.48.
Abigail Rolfe, of Athens, was the top Athens County female finisher, with a seventh-place overall finish (3:28.48).
In the non-binary division, Daniel Hale, of Charleston, West Virginia, placed first with a time of 5:33.35.
The Athens Marathon also offers a virtual option, the overall winner was Wendy Burge, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, who had a time of 5:24.02. Robert Shaddock, of Medina, placed second with a time of 5:28.34.
For full results, visit raceday.enmotive.com/#/events/2024-athens-ohio-marathon/results
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