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Mobile Marathon (prev. First Light Marathon)

Jan 08, 2012

Where

Mobile, AL, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

January 08, 2012 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. JOHN BRIGHAM 02:35:27

2. JUSTIN LADNER 02:42:44

3. SEAN ALLERTON 02:45:09

Top 3 Women

1. AMY HUFF 03:23:16

2. EMILY WAITE 03:31:42

3. ELINOR CARTER 03:32:28

Top 3 Men

1. JOHN BRIGHAM 02:35:27

2. JUSTIN LADNER 02:42:44

3. SEAN ALLERTON 02:45:09

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Last year's First Light Marathon drew in just over one-thousand athletes for all events. The 2013 marathon will be held on January 13 at 7:30 am and registration for the events is still available.

General News AL.com

Dec 23, 2012

Discount for First Light Marathon for New York Marathon Runners

The Mobile area has had its share of Hurricanes and as an act of solidarity, the BankTrust First Light Marathon, coordinated by L'Arche Mobile, would like to offer a 50% discount for all those who registered for the New York City Marathon.

General News

Nov 14, 2012

John Brigham Overcomes Injury To Set Record To Win First Light Marathon

John Brigham set a new course record at the First Light Marathon with a time of 2 hours 35 minutes and 27 seconds a little more than one minute faster than his previous course record.

General News AL.com

Jan 09, 2012

John Brigham Eyes Another Record In First Light Marathon

John Brigham pushed so hard in the 2009 First Light Marathon that he set a course record and required medical attention immediately after the race. He hopes 2012 will be a different scenario.

General News Al.com

Jan 07, 2012