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Charlotte Marathon (formerly Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon)

Dec 08, 2007

Organizer`s website

Where

Anywhere, NC, United States

Start time

06:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

December 08, 2007 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Mike Aldrink 02:39:56

2. Megan Hepp 02:45:04

3. Donny Lake 02:47:02

Top 3 Women

1. Megan Hepp 02:45:04

2. Emily Dewald 03:13:55

3. Kristin Carson 03:17:00

Top 3 Men

1. Mike Aldrink 02:39:56

2. Donny Lake 02:47:02

3. Joshua Wheeler 02:47:36

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While Mike Aldrink, Columbus, Ohio, was feeling ill and considering switching to the half marathon the long trip to his former state of residence told him otherwise and it proved to be a smart decision. With perfect weather condition Aldrink went on to win in 2:39:58 making this his 8th marathon win in 11 outings in 2007.

General News Charlotte Observer

Dec 10, 2007

Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon Saturday

The Charlotte Thunder Road Marathon, 1/2 and 5K start this Saturday at 8 am and will racd concurrtly

General News Charlotte Observer

Dec 07, 2007