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OC Marathon

Jan 07, 2007

Where

Newport Beach, CA, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

January 07, 2007 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Cristian Hesch 02:21:18

2. Ibrahim Limo 02:26:41

3. Krzysztof Baldyga 02:27:28

Top 3 Women

1. Mary Akor 02:46:04

2. Jessica Bliss 02:55:42

3. Jane Maxwell 02:58:23

Top 3 Men

1. Cristian Hesch 02:21:18

2. Ibrahim Limo 02:26:41

3. Krzysztof Baldyga 02:27:28

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Tom Erikson was inspired to run his first marathon by Robert, a 17-year-old Mexican boy sentenced for assault at the Youth Center at which he worked. Robert expressed interest in running the Los Angeles Marathon and Erikson agreed if three conditions were met. Robert complied and the two ran the Los Angelese Marathon together. Erickson has instituted physical fitness and running programs for youngsters at the Orange County Probation Department's Youth Guidance Center in Santa Ana.

General News Orange County Register

Jan 02, 2008

Volunteers Sought For Upcoming OC Marathon

Organizers are expecting 12,000 participants for the upcoming Orange County Marathon, and a race that large requires a hefty number of volunteers.

General News Daily Pilot

Oct 08, 2007

Orange County Marathon Seeks 1,300 Volunteers

An event the size of the Avia Orange County Marathon Presented by Nutrilite would not function without the support of volunteers.

General News

Oct 04, 2007

Downey Savings Announces Sponsorship of Avia OC Marathon

Downey Savings is proud to announce its participation as the official bank sponsor of the 4th Annual 2008 Avia Orange County Marathon Presented by Nutrilite. The Avia OC Marathon, to be held in Newport Beach and Irvine on Sunday, January 6, 2008, caps a weekend of health and fitness related events and benefits children's charities and after-school programs for under-served children in Orange County.

General News

Sep 19, 2007