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Memphis Marathon

Dec 05, 2009

4.9

Where

Memphis, TN, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

December 05, 2009 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Jynocel Basweti 02:16:18

2. Teklu-Tefera Deneke 02:16:38

3. Richard Kessio 02:17:29

Top 3 Women

1. Salome Kosgei 02:43:39

2. Lyudmyla Pushkina 02:51:10

3. Jackie Pirtle-Hall 02:58:54

Top 3 Men

1. Jynocel Basweti 02:16:18

2. Teklu-Tefera Deneke 02:16:38

3. Richard Kessio 02:17:29

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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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Molly Trauernicht, 32, of Wentzville Missouri completed the half-marathon distance at the St. Jude Memephis Marathon and collapsed. The cause of death has not been ruled.

General News Memphis Commercial Appeal

Dec 08, 2009

New Information About St. Jude Marathon Death

Race Organizers of the Memphis Marathon confirmed that the runner who passed away during the marathon events was not from the Memphis area. She was attended to immediately after she collapsed while crossing the finish line of the half-marathon race.

General News MyEyeWitnessNews.com

Dec 07, 2009

Runner Dies After St. Jude Marathon

St. Jude Memphis Marathon officials have stated that a woman running in the Saturday event passed away after completing the half-marathon. She was the first runner to pass away in the races thirty year history.

General News The Commercial Appeal

Dec 06, 2009

Kenyan Sets Record In St. Jude Memphis Marathon...Maybe

Jynocel Basweti came to Memphis to set the course record for the marathon. His time of 2 hours 16 minutes and 21 seconds was fast enough for the course record if it stands up. Basweti veered of course due to cones on the course from a previous race.

General News The Commercial Appeal

Dec 06, 2009