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Valley of the Sun Marathon

Mar 14, 2004

Where

Mesa, AZ, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

March 14, 2004 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Bruce Kilulai 02:22:56

2. Matt Bauer 02:55:30

3. Mark Carey 02:55:48

Top 3 Women

1. Karla Sokolovich 03:04:22

2. Sandra Fontaine 03:12:02

3. Rebeckah Castillo 03:13:25

Top 3 Men

1. Bruce Kilulai 02:22:56

2. Matt Bauer 02:55:30

3. Mark Carey 02:55:48

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Collins, 33, a five-time Division III track and cross country All-American who was 12th at the Olympic Trials, won the Mesa-based race in 1 hour, 5 minutes, 25 seconds. His 4:59-mile pace allowed him to clock his second-fastest distance time ever.

General News AZCentral.con

Mar 15, 2004

Smaller Valley of the Sun Marathon still packs prestige

With approximately 3,000 entrants expected, the Valley of the Sun Marathon appears to be able to co-exist peacefully with its bigger, louder and more famous counterpart, the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon.

General News The Arizona Republic

Mar 12, 2004

Sunday’s Valley of the Sun Marathon Attracting a Strong Field of Elite Runners

Sunday’s fourth edition of the Valley of the Sun Marathon is drawing an elite field of runners from across the country. Some of the athletes confirmed to appear include qualifiers for the Olympic Marathon Trials, World Championships as well as a world-class wheelchair competitor.

General News

Mar 12, 2004