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Spirit Of Survival Marathon

Oct 04, 2009

Where

Lawton, OK, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

October 04, 2009 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Dave Max 02:47:34

2. Tom Brennan 02:59:31

3. Chris Lipscomb 03:01:21

Top 3 Women

1. Katie Kramer 03:22:01

2. Deana Knight 03:29:40

3. Megan Smethers 03:33:03

Top 3 Men

1. Dave Max 02:47:34

2. Tom Brennan 02:59:31

3. Chris Lipscomb 03:01:21

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The fourth annual Spirit of Survival Marathon kicked off on October 3 near Lawton Oklahoma. Bart Yasso was the featured speaker at the pasta dinner. The mostly flat course is the only marathon run in a National Wildlife Refuge.

General News Lubbock Running Examiner

Oct 06, 2009

Spirit of Survival Marathon Athletes to Run With Wildlife for Cancer Fundraiser

The fourth annual Spirit of Survival Marathon kicks off at 8 am on Sunday at the Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area and is the only marathon to be run entirely within a U.S. wildlife refuge.

General News The Oklahoman

Sep 30, 2009