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Florida Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

Feb 08, 2009

3.0

Where

Melbourne, FL, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Half Marathon, Marathon

Sub-events

13.1

Half Marathon

February 08, 2009 Sunday

Distance: Half Marathon·Start time: 08:00

Half MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

26.2

Marathon

February 08, 2009 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Paul McRae 02:50:18

2. Joe Palmer 02:59:33

3. Kevin Pilarski 03:01:02

Top 3 Women

1. Bethany Heslam 03:18:35

2. Dana Gross-Rhode 03:26:49

3. Cynthia Washam 03:29:37

Top 3 Men

1. Paul McRae 02:50:18

2. Joe Palmer 02:59:33

3. Kevin Pilarski 03:01:02

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Reviews

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By: Gregory Helbig

Posted: February 12, 2025

No Frills but Appreciated

The "corporate" nature of this event was apparent. Course: Generally flat with a few gradual inclines/declines and four bridge crossings of the Indian River. Though generating complaints by some runners about the steepness of the bridge inclines, I found these the most appealing part of the course, especially seeing small groups of dolphins on three of the four crossings. There was quite an eclectic mix of music on the course and all was wonderful and appreciated. Organization: Packet pickup was the day previous to the event at 10:30 am, and I arrived before 10 to find a line already forming. By 10:30 the line was substantial. Volunteers were very friendly and helpful before, during, and after the event. Volunteers are always cool. Aid stations were pretty much limited to water and Gatorade. If there were gels on the course, I did not see any. Traffic control and other law enforcement was outstanding. The City of Melbourne charged 15 dollars to park in an outdoor lot. Several runners who did this event previously told me this lot was free in previous years. Spectators: There were few spectators, but most were enthusiastic and encouraging. Some provided additional aid, much welcomed in the staggering sun and heat after the fog burned off and cloud cover lifted. This was pretty much a no frills event, but any opportunity to run a marathon is greatly appreciated.

3.0

By: Mike M.

Posted: February 12, 2024

Two loop course with steep causeway climbs

Great views of the Indian River Lagoon, but mostly devoid of spectators. Must be able to run well solo and handle four climbs over steep causeways including one in the last mile. Violin and acoustic entertainers were not exactly uplifting.

3.0

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The USA Track and Field Association Florida chapter has elected to hold several race championships in Melbourne in conjunction with the Beaches Marathon and events over two days.

General News Florida Today

Sep 02, 2009

Melbourne marathon a hit

Nearly 1,500 runners participated in the inaugural Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon. The men's race was won comfortably by Paul McRae of Jacksonville, whose time of 2:50:20 put him nearly 9 minutes ahead of Joe Palmer, in second place. Bethany Heslam of North Port won the women's marathon by a margin nearly as wide, finishing in 3:18:45 to Dana Gross-Rode's second-place 3:26:56.

General News Florida Today

Feb 09, 2009

Women's half-marathon winner in Critz Tybee Marathon turns on the gas, after finding a parking place

Megan Feasel won the inaugural Critz Tybee Run Half Marathon women's race by about 90 seconds with her time of 1:30:11, beating Ale Kennedy's 1:31:49. Feasel said the only difficulty she had was finding a parking space in time for the start of the race.

General News Savannah Morning News

Feb 09, 2009

Hawkins Among Nation's Top Over-40 Runners Preparing For Melbourne And Beaches Music Marathon

Whether leading her University of Dallas men’s and women’s track teams through workouts, joining her husband and sons for a run, or hooking up her MP3 player and heading for the hills, Jody Hawkins treasures the thought of running well every day. Hawkins, the 2008 NCAA Division III women’s cross-country Coach of the Year, will be one of the top competitors in the USA Masters Half Marathon Championship, one of three races that comprise the 2009 State Farm Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon program. The event will be held Sunday, February 8, and will draw more than 1,000 runners from throughout the United States.

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Jan 27, 2009