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Mercedes Marathon

Feb 12, 2012

Organizer`s website

Where

Birmingham, AL, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

February 12, 2012 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Michael Wardian 02:22:42

2. Hank Campbell 02:32:03

3. David Moore 02:33:50

Top 3 Women

1. Elena Shemyakina 03:08:26

2. Ali Edwards 03:12:32

3. Leslee Hege 03:12:55

Top 3 Men

1. Michael Wardian 02:22:42

2. Hank Campbell 02:32:03

3. David Moore 02:33:50

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Michael Wardian, fresh off his 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials appearance blitzed the Mercedes Marathon course with a time of 2 hours 22 minutes and 43 seconds.

General News Birmingham News

Feb 12, 2012

Runners Brave Cold For 2012 Mercedes Marathon

The hilly course wasn't a deterrent for the thousands of registered runners in the Mercedes Marathon and the abnormally cold temperatures didn't seem to phase the throngs of runners.

General News Magic City Post

Feb 12, 2012

Michael Wardian Wins Mercedes Marathon With Runaway Victory

Michael Wardian won the Mercedes Marathon in a time of 2 hours 22 minutes and 42 seconds despite freezing temperatures

General News My FoxAL.com

Feb 12, 2012

Mercedes Marathon Poised To Break Records This Weekend

Thousands of runners will converge on Birmingham Alabama and those not registered for an event may miss their chance as races are filling quickly.

General News My Fox Al.com

Feb 08, 2012