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Lakefront Marathon

Oct 05, 2008

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Where

Milwaukee, WI, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

October 05, 2008 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Brent Alexander 02:28:24

2. Mark Manz 02:32:31

3. Jeffrey Scovill 02:33:03

Top 3 Women

1. Corina Canitz 03:00:48

2. Jenny Ellis 03:01:09

3. Jessica Hoepner 03:02:24

Top 3 Men

1. Brent Alexander 02:28:24

2. Mark Manz 02:32:31

3. Jeffrey Scovill 02:33:03

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Reviews

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By: Carla K.

Posted: October 01, 2023

Nice race, too hot this year

Pros: - generally nice course with a few rolling hills and views of Lake Michigan - easy to navigate smaller expo - good communication from race director - start was convenient with lots of indoor bathrooms - nice medal - appreciated return shuttle from finish to host hotels - plenty of water stops Cons - way to hot and humid this year, not that race director could control this, but was super tough for last part of marathon; maybe an earlier start could help?? - Hoan bridge was really tough way to end- no shade, lots of concrete, no water stops on bridge - not a ton of crowd support for a town of this side with almost no music/entertainment on course (except awesome polka guy at top of bridge)

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Just over 2,750 runners showed up to race the Lakefront Marathon. Brent Alexander wasted little time showing who would be the best runner. He left the field at mile 13 and went on to win with a personal best of 2 hours 28 minutes and 24 seconds. Mark Manz would cross in 2 hours 32 minutes and 31 seconds for the silver.

General News Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Oct 06, 2008

85 Year Old Set to Run 100th Marathon at Lakefront Marathon

Paul Gionfriddo has run a marathon in all fifty states and, at the age of 83, he will run his 100th race at Milwaukee's Lakefront marathon where it all began. Gionfriddo began running marathons when he was 60 and could run a 7 minute mile. He has slowed to 12 minute miles but still puts in 20 to 30 miles per week.

General News WTMJ 620

Oct 03, 2008

Impaired athlete takes on Lakefront Marathon and its organizers

Kris Hinrichs, race director for Lakefront Marathon, denied Jason Pisano an early start option of 5 am for the Lakefront Marathon. Pisano, who is physically challenged, stated that he would need the extra time to complete the 26.2 mile race ahead of the 2:30 pm start.

General News Journal Sentinel

Oct 03, 2008

Olympian kicks off Lakefront Marathon

Dick Beardsley will headline the expo speaker line up at the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon. Beardsley will discuss his addiction to pain pills and hopes to encourage young people to stay clear of addictions. He will also be speaking about his running and life experiences at the expo.

General News On Milwaukee.com

Oct 03, 2008