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Columbia Marathon

Mar 09, 2013

Where

Columbia, SC, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

March 09, 2013 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. JUSTIN GILLETTE 02:34:18

2. JOE LANSER 02:49:39

3. AARON LADD 02:53:59

Top 3 Women

1. CAROLYN HART 03:07:31

2. CATHERINE ADAMS 03:09:40

3. DANIELLE ANDOLINA 03:11:52

Top 3 Men

1. JUSTIN GILLETTE 02:34:18

2. JOE LANSER 02:49:39

3. AARON LADD 02:53:59

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Jessse Harmon heard that the Columbia Marathon was dying after a mere two years. He filed the paper work and the race will kick off on March 8 as the Run Hard Columbia Marathon.

General News The State

Nov 20, 2013

Indiana Man wins 2013 Columbia Marathon

Justin Gillette won the 2013 Columbia Marathon on an altered course due to the circus being in town.

General News Midlands Connect

Mar 10, 2013

Columbia South Carolina Marathon: Who's More Excited? Runners or Supporters?

The Columbia South Carolina Marathon changed it's course for the second annual event but the event remained similar at the inaugural year with a open sunshine and a gorgeous spring day.

General News The State

Mar 11, 2013

Columbia Marathon Changes Course

The Columbia South Carolina Marathon has had to change it's course for this Saturday's Marathon to alleviate congestion in the downtown area due to the circus being in town.

General News The State

Mar 08, 2013