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Mobile Marathon (prev. First Light Marathon)

Jan 11, 2009

Where

Mobile, AL, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

January 11, 2009 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. JOHN BRIGHAM 02:36:46

2. CHUCK ENGLE 02:37:34

3. SAMSON KIPCHIRCHIR 02:39:48

Top 3 Women

1. JENNIFER MCGRANAHAN 03:19:18

2. ELINOR CARTER 03:20:29

3. SHANNON BEALE 03:30:06

Top 3 Men

1. JOHN BRIGHAM 02:36:46

2. CHUCK ENGLE 02:37:34

3. SAMSON KIPCHIRCHIR 02:39:48

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The ninth annual First Light Marathon will kick off on January 10, 2010 in downtown Mobile, Alabama. The course record was set last year by John Brigham with a time of 2 hours 36 minutes and 46 seconds.

General News Press-Register

Dec 28, 2009

Teen To Run First Light Marathon In Student's Honor

Mac Chatom was killed by a pick-up truck while running. Steven Tulo has dedicated himself to running the First Light Marathon in Mobile in memory of Chatom's life.

General News FOX10

Nov 19, 2009

Under Armour makes its presence known at First Light Marathon

Anne Bonney is excited for the January 31st release date of the Under Armour running shoe. The shoes debuted in a large semi-trailer at the First Light Marathon in Mobile, Alabama

General News Press Register

Jan 13, 2009

Brigham sets record with winning run in First Light Marathon

John Brigham was hoping for a grand performance at his marathon debut in the First Light Marathon in Mobile, Alabama. His winning time of 2 hours 36 minutes and 46 seconds exceeded his expectations and smashed the course record.

General News Press Register

Jan 12, 2009