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Memphis Marathon

Dec 06, 2008

4.9

Where

Memphis, TN, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

December 06, 2008 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Jeff Jonaitis 02:19:47

2. Stephen Chemlany 02:20:56

3. Genna Tufa 02:21:44

Top 3 Women

1. Muluye Gurma 02:44:55

2. Meseret Kotu 02:44:59

3. Svitlana Stanko 02:46:05

Top 3 Men

1. Jeff Jonaitis 02:19:47

2. Stephen Chemlany 02:20:56

3. Genna Tufa 02:21:44

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Reviews

4.9

Based on 2 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Michael C.

Posted: January 09, 2023

My Favorite Marathon!!!!

The organization and course support and mission is awesome. Second time running this race and would highly recommend anyone seeking a great marathon course to give it a try. Emotional AF when passing by the hospital and seeing the kids. Not a dry eye around. The pickle shots on the course were fun and I admit to even taking a few random shots from the friendly community block parties!

5.0

By: Buck Carroll

Posted: December 03, 2022

Half Runner

I ran the half marathon. Was very impressed with the organization, expo, race day set up, great track a little emotional, running through St. Jude's. Was great to support such an important organization. The fan support was incredible for the whole route.

4.7

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Jeff Jonaitis won the 2008 edition of the Memphis Marathon with a time of 2 housr 19 minutes and 47 seconds. The Tinely Park Illinois resident running in only his third marathon finished nearly a minute ahead of second-place Stephen Chemlany, 26, of Sleepy Hollow, New York

General News Commercial Appeal

Dec 07, 2008

Jeff Jonaitis and Muluye Gurma Are Top Finishers In The Sold Out St. Jude Memphis Marathon

General News

Dec 06, 2008

Top area runners to skip Memphis Marathon

The top three finishers from Shelby County in the 2007 Memphis Marathon will not be returning to the 2008 Marathon. While the race has filled to it's 14000 registrant capacity since 1990, some of the best local runners will not vie for the $500 prize.

General News Commercial Appeal

Dec 05, 2008

CAUTION: Memphis Marathon runners ahead

The large amount of support and the beautiful scenery are just two of the many reason people are flocking to the Memphis Marathon. Last year's race raised over 1.2 million dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This year it is anticipated that nearly 1.8 million will be raised.

General News Commercial Appeal

Dec 05, 2008