Event information
Five Points of Life Marathon
Feb 24, 2008
Where
Gainesville, FL, United States
Start time
08:00
Distances
Marathon
Sub-events
26.2
Marathon
February 24, 2008 Sunday
Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00
MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race
Race Results
Top 3
1. Denis Zhalybin 02:30:35
2. Brett Howell 02:36:57
3. John Van Steenbergh 03:03:00
Top 3 Women
1. Polly Campbell 03:05:57
2. Elena Shemyakina 03:16:09
3. Lindsay Mock 03:25:31
Top 3 Men
1. Denis Zhalybin 02:30:35
2. Brett Howell 02:36:57
3. John Van Steenbergh 03:03:00
Are you the Race Director for this event?
Do you need to update the information? Please let us know
Contact Us About This EventTraining Plan
Free 20 week Basic Marathon Training Plan
A detailed plan created by our Head Coach designed for help you prepare for your first marathon.Marathons Near Gainesville, FL
Training Tips
The 4-Week Taper Blueprint: How to Reduce Mileage Before Race Day Without Losing Your EdgeYou’ve logged the miles, endured the long runs, and pushed through more early mornings than you’d care to count. Now, with race day approaching,...Jun 8, 2026
Related News
Russian wins Five Points of Life Marathon
27-year-old Russian Denis Zhalybin moved to Gainesville two months ago. Originally from southern Russia, Zhalybin moved to the U.S. to run marathons. His plan seems to have worked well as he cruised to the victory in just over two hours easily besting Brett Howell of Gainesville who ran the 26.2 mile race in two hours thirty-six minutes and fifty-seven seconds.
General News The Gainesville Sun
Feb 24, 2008
All rights reserved. Copyright © 2026 Marathon Guide